Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Santosh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition as withdrawn after the petitioner was declared medically fit and selected for the post of Constable (GD), directing issuance of the appointment letter.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Mohit Kumar Singhla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a robbery case, holding that inconsistencies in eyewitness testimony and the trial court's reasonable view warranted upholding the acquittal.
Vikas Kumar v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award granting compensation instead of reinstatement and back wages to a daily wager whose termination was held illegal, affirming the discretionary nature of relief under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Saraswathi Kumar v. Dr. Rakesh Kalra
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order against the tenant, holding that the landlord's legal heirship was established and the tenant failed to raise any triable issue or valid defense.
State of Delhi v. Babu Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in an NDPS case due to non-compliance with Section 50 of the NDPS Act, emphasizing the mandatory right of accused to be searched in presence of a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate.
Royalgolf Link City Projects Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Times Innovative Media Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory nature of strict timelines for filing written statements in commercial suits, dismissing condonation of a five-day delay despite COVID-era precedents.
Ranveer Pratap Singh Bundela v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging transfer and inquiry proceedings but directed release of withheld salary as the petitioner complied with reporting orders.
Union of India v. Kolli Uday Kumari
The Delhi High Court upheld that widowed daughters are eligible for pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme, 1980, overruling exclusionary guidelines and affirming binding precedent from the Supreme Court.
Parmeshwar Jana v. Lakhan Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 120-day period for filing written statements under the Commercial Courts Act, rejecting pandemic-related extensions beyond that period.
Northern India Paint Color and Varnish Co. LLP v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a restrainment order barring construction on a property lawfully conveyed to the petitioner, holding that the property is not enemy property and the petitioner’s possession is lawful.
Premwati v. District Magistrate North & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition, quashing the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternate plot allotment as time barred, holding that COVID-19 lockdown suspension of limitation and correct filing dates warranted reconsideration on merits.
Allergan Inc v. Controller of Patents
Delhi High Court allowed amendment of patent claims from method to product claims for intracameral implants, holding that claims must be construed with specifications under Section 59(1) of the Patents Act.
Sachin & Ors. v. Central Reserve Police Force & Anr.
Delhi High Court granted a three-year age relaxation as a one-time measure for CRPF Head Constable recruitment due to administrative delay in conducting examinations since 2016.
Kailash & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34, and 354 IPC following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Ankush Rai & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon the parties' voluntary and amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
M/S Jiwand Singh and Sons v. Special Commissioner of Trade and Taxes & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interest under Section 30(4) of the Delhi Sales Tax Act, 1975 is payable on delayed refund of a pre-deposit amount, directing payment of interest from the 90th day after the refund application.
Smt Asha Verma & Anr. v. HUDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a 50% deduction for contributory negligence due to high blood alcohol content but enhanced compensation by including full income and future prospects in a motor accident claim.
M/S 72 BPM PVT. LTD v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for non-disclosure of pending DRT proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of full disclosure and clean hands when seeking equitable relief under Article 226.
Madhu Vachaspati Institute of Pharmacy v. Pharmacy Council of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Pharmacy Council of India must specify deficiencies and grant institutions opportunity to rectify before rejecting B.Pharm course approval applications, setting aside PCI's piecemeal rejections.
Union of India v. Syed Muzaffar Ali Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that directors whose disqualification period has expired are eligible for appointment despite company strike-off, and that revival remedies lie before the NCLT, dismissing the Union of India's appeal.