Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Rameshwar v. DTC
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary action against a DTC conductor for possession of used tickets, dismissing his appeal and confirming that such possession constitutes misconduct warranting dismissal.
Rajan Sood v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging demolition on acquired land, holding that acquisition proceedings are final, possession vested with DDA, and the petitioners' representation under Section 48 is not maintainable.
Jeewan Mondal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused in an NDPS case detained for over five years, holding that prolonged pre-trial detention violating the right to speedy trial under Article 21 overrides the stringent bail restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Ram Niwas
The High Court held that a Magistrate cannot discharge an accused at the committal stage in offences triable exclusively by the Sessions Court if prima facie evidence exists, and set aside orders discharging the accused in an abetment of suicide case.
Shubha Chakravarty & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that OCI prospective adoptive parents must be treated at par with resident and non-resident Indian adoptive parents in adoption priority and seniority, as mandated by the Adoption Regulations, 2022.
Hrinmoy Das v. State of Delhi NCT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape case after finding evidence of a possible honey trap and extortion attempt, imposing conditions to protect the prosecutrix and ensure trial integrity.
M/S Mahajan Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Gaon Sabha Chattarpur
The Delhi High Court held that once land is urbanised by government notifications and Master Plan classification, proceedings under Section 81 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 are not maintainable and quashed the conditional decree against the petitioner’s land in Village Chattarpur.
Bhagwan Singh as Guardian of Vivek v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Another
Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for admission beyond the 31st December cut-off date under the RTE Act but allowed the petitioner to seek admission for the next academic session.
Rajender Prasad Pant v. M/s Exchange Agencies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's claim for wages due to lack of documentary evidence proving employment under the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act, 1954.
Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner, a technical employee of ICAR, was not entitled to the higher veterinary pay scale under the 5th Central Pay Commission recommendations and the Office Memorandum dated 04.05.1999, as ICAR’s own service rules govern his pay.
N.A. & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court exercised its parens patriae jurisdiction to appoint a guardianship committee for a 95-year-old woman in a vegetative state, filling a statutory gap in guardianship law under the RPWD and Mental Healthcare Acts.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Ranbir Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's modification of termination to retirement for an employee guilty of unauthorized absence but reduced pension entitlement proportionately for the period of unauthorized leave.
Jasmeet Singh v. ICICI Bank Ltd
The Delhi High Court modified the Trial Court’s order to allow procedural correction of power of attorney without disregarding previously recorded evidence and preserved the petitioner’s right to cross-examine.
Neeru Bhalla v. B R Gambhir & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner a final opportunity to lead evidence subject to payment of costs, emphasizing that cases should be decided on merits rather than procedural technicalities.
Raj Kumar v. State of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed recall of the prosecutrix for limited re-cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to confront her with crucial evidence, emphasizing the court's duty to ensure a fair trial and just decision.
Yash Dev Singh Sejwal v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the proclamation of the petitioner as a proclaimed offender and dismissed his petition challenging the issuance of NBWs and related orders, holding that evasion of summons and non-compliance with court orders justify such coercive measures.
Goyal MG Gases Private Limited v. EDAC Engineering Limited
The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act, only a prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed an independent arbitrator to resolve the dispute arising from a delivery challan arbitration clause.
Mohd Tauseef v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of an accused in a serious robbery case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the accused's adverse antecedents.
Akshay Dhingra v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a theft case involving household articles removed without the complainant wife's consent, holding that anticipatory bail is not warranted when allegations are not frivolous and investigation is ongoing.
Suresh Chikara v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the son's petition challenging eviction from his father's property, holding that possession without title does not confer residence rights against the registered owner under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.