Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Pradeep Kumar and Anr. v. The Chamber Allotment Committee and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed that chamber allotment seniority lists must include only original applicants from 2009 without disturbing their inter-se seniority, and upheld petitioners' rights against an impugned settlement.
Kartika Grover v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that eviction of a daughter-in-law from senior citizen parents' property under the MWPSCA must be balanced with her rights under the Domestic Violence Act, directing eviction with provision of alternate accommodation or maintenance.
State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Manoj Kumar @ Meenu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal, holding that the trial court's judgment was a possible view based on evidence and not perverse, reaffirming the limited scope of appellate interference in acquittal cases under Section 378 Cr.P.C.
Manjeet Singh Ahlawat v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed constitution of a specialist medical board to reassess the petitioner's fitness for recruitment, making its report final and binding.
Arun Kumar Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that in pending criminal cases, passport renewal without a specific court order is limited to one year, and a ten-year renewal requires explicit trial court permission.
Welspun One Logistics Parks Fund I v. Mohit Verma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration agreement in a 'Non-Binding Term Sheet' is severable and enforceable, directing appointment of an arbitrator while leaving issues of enforceability and legality to the arbitral tribunal.
Vedanta Ltd. v. Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-26(1), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act against Vedanta Ltd. for lack of valid grounds and proper application of mind, relying on prior judicial and tribunal findings.
Anil Yadav v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Sessions Court had jurisdiction to try an Army personnel accused of rape, as he failed to prove active service in a notified area, and non-compliance with procedural rules did not vitiate the trial when military authorities were aware and did not opt for court-martial.
Ajay Tyagi v. B9 Beverages
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of interim compensation under Section 143A NI Act, emphasizing the need for reasoned discretionary orders based on the accused's dilatory conduct.
Delhi Pollution Control Committee v. Raj Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that an appellate court cannot uphold conviction and simultaneously remand the case solely for reconsideration of sentence, setting aside such remand and directing the appellate court to decide sentence in accordance with law.
Suresh Chand Mishra & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside charges of criminal intimidation under Section 506 IPC against the petitioners for lack of prima facie material and improper framing of charges.
Nirmal Baruta v. Harpreet Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order for non-adjudication of key pleas and remanded the matter for fresh hearing on the bona fide residential need and medical grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Shri Satya Narain v. District and Sessions Judge, Tis Hazari Court
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to reconsider the petitioner’s claim for double transport allowance for physical disability by passing a reasoned order, without granting immediate relief.
Sub Divisional Magistrate, Karawal Nagar v. Dal Chand Tomar
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the imposition of nominal costs on the Sub Divisional Magistrate for delay in land demarcation, recognizing bona fide efforts and valid reasons for the delay.
Sushil Kumar v. Lok Sabha Secretariat and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a 2014 policy allowing rounding down of fractional cut-off marks for OBC candidates in a recruitment exam, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the evaluation and appointment of a candidate scoring marginally below the prescribed cut-off in one part.
Shri Mahesh Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the processing of war visa and fresh marriage visa applications on merits with interim visa extension, emphasizing lawful and reasoned administrative action.
Gorang Gupta v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a frivolous PIL seeking prohibition on affixing deity photographs to prevent public urination, emphasizing restraint against misuse of PILs and reaffirming that such issues are for civic authorities, not courts.
St Martins Diocesan School v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court restrained enforcement of DOE circulars prescribing mandatory qualifications for Managers in unaided minority schools, holding that such institutions are exempt from prior approval of their management schemes but may be subject to reasonable regulatory measures.
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Sameer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's discharge of accused under Section 328 IPC for administering alcohol without awaiting forensic blood report and remanded the case for fresh charge consideration.
Mukesh Kumar Singh v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a director accused of misappropriating Rs. 12 crores in an economic offence, emphasizing cautious bail grant in serious financial crimes.