Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Neelam Ahuja v. Raj Ahuja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a widowed daughter-in-law from her matrimonial home under the Senior Citizens Act, balancing her residence rights under the PWDV Act against the senior citizen owner’s right to eviction and alternate accommodation.
Sangeeta Goyal v. Commissioner of Customs (Exports)
The Delhi High Court held that recovery proceedings under the Customs Act cannot be continued against legal heirs of a deceased sole proprietor without valid notice, quashing the recovery initiated posthumously.
Abhay Raj Verma v. Shri Paw An Singh & Ors.
The High Court held that an ex parte defendant who has not filed a written statement cannot lead substantive evidence but may be examined as a witness by a co-defendant, subject to procedural safeguards.
Ravinder Singh, Raveesha Gupta, Ansuiya, Ritvik Bhardwaj and Shivansh Maini v. Delhi University
Delhi High Court held that thirteen B.A. programs at St. Stephen’s College are distinct for seat allocation, upheld Delhi University’s 5% extra seat policy with rounding up fractions, and directed admission of meritorious petitioners despite College’s objections.
Siddharth Taneja v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the defence of security cheque and theft of pledged goods are to be adjudicated at trial and do not negate a prima facie case.
Vijay Kaushik v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking appointment and seniority from the 2007 police recruitment, holding that a candidate not meeting cut-off marks and not on a waiting list has no right to appointment from unfilled vacancies carried forward to subsequent recruitments.
Tek Chand and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that conferment of Local Rank under Rule 76B does not entitle officers to retrospective seniority or pay, dismissing the petitioners' claim for promotion seniority from the date of Local Rank.
Krishna Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that adverse remarks in an APAR are expunged when disagreed with by Reviewing and Accepting Officers, and directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s promotion benefits ignoring such remarks.
Lal Mohammad v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC and Arms Act, holding that intention to cause death can be inferred from the nature and severity of injuries and corroborative forensic evidence.
Rajan Gupta v. Vimal Kirti
The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance of ₹53,000 per month granted under the DV Act, affirming the husband’s obligation to support his wife and children despite his claims of low income.
MS. SP v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to recall witnesses whose statements only established an admitted fact, holding that recalling such witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. was unnecessary.
Sh. Mohd. Rafi Chowdhary v. Misaal Hairat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's delayed appeal against the family court's decree dissolving marriage on grounds of cruelty and neglect under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939.
SK Jain and Ors. v. Punjab National Bank and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a negotiated second pension option for bank retirees, dismissing claims for pension from earlier dates and rejecting challenges to refund obligations under the settlement terms.
Nilender Prakash Punj v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the 1992 policy, appellants converting leasehold property to freehold are not liable to pay 50% 'unearned increase' stipulated in lease deeds, ordering refund of amounts paid under protest.
X v. State
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.10.5 lakhs for a minor victim of aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the Special Court's duty to award just and adequate relief considering statutory guidelines and victim impact.
Inder Pal Bhatia v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that a General Power of Attorney expressly authorizing presentation of suits includes authority to institute a suit, setting aside dismissal of plaintiff's suit for lack of authority.
R.P. Dabas v. University Grants Commission
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the change of cut-off date for promotion eligibility, holding that the petitioner was not entitled to promotion without meeting prescribed service requirements and relaxation of rules.
Ajender Singh v. S. Kulvinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of the appellant's application to set aside an ex-parte decree for arrears of rent and mesne profits, allowing re-agitation of the application upon deposit of security and directing further trial.
Punjab & Sind Bank v. D K Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal, holding that the suit for recovery of incentive payments was barred by limitation under the Limitation Act, 1963, and regulatory circulars or board resolutions cannot extend the limitation period.
Arun Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.