Delhi High Court
95,726 judgments
Rina Ghosh v. Union of India
Delhi High Court directs grant of notional seniority and promotion to women personnel on par with male counterparts in compliance with Supreme Court precedent.
Kali Ram v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of an alternative plot allotment application under the 1961 Scheme due to non-submission of requisite documents despite multiple notices and opportunities.
Lalit Mohan Madhan v. Om Prakash Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing amendment of the plaint to include declaratory relief under Order VI Rule 17 CPC, emphasizing liberal discretion in amendments to determine real issues and avoid multiplicity of litigation.
Sunita Devi v. Raj Kumar Singhal
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the defendant's application to recall witnesses under Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC, holding that such recall is limited to clarifying doubts and cannot be used to reopen evidence after closure due to non-appearance.
Ashok @ Kullu v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302/34 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304/34 IPC, reducing their sentence accordingly.
NR-19681H EX LT COL POONAM CHATURVEDI v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging final orders of the Armed Forces Tribunal are not maintainable before it and must be challenged only before the Supreme Court under the statutory scheme.
Samata Party v. Election Commission of India
The Delhi High Court held that a de-recognized political party loses exclusive rights to its reserved election symbol after six years, validating the Election Commission's allotment of the symbol to another party.
Abdul Majeed Baba v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a high-risk terrorist convict from Tihar Jail to Srinagar Jail, holding that security concerns and law and order apprehensions justify refusal of transfer despite medical and humanitarian pleas.
Helm Dungemittel GmbH v. Canara Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the appellant’s subsidiary to maintain Rs. 15 crores in a bank account pending arbitration, upholding interim security measures while allowing the appellant to raise counter-claims.
Synergy Waste Management Pvt Ltd v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a tender bid for failing to meet the minimum land requirement, holding that judicial interference in tender decisions is limited to cases of mala fide or arbitrariness.
Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Delhi v. Mata Parvati Educational & Innovative Society
The High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that registration under Section 12AA of the Income Tax Act is a prima facie exercise and cannot be denied based on unexplained cash deposits or lack of formal recognition, directing the grant of registration to the educational society.
Arif Qureshi v. Wild Life Inspector
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner government department to file a detailed affidavit justifying the 183-day delay in filing a criminal leave petition against an acquittal, emphasizing strict compliance with limitation rules and procedural discipline.
Manju Mishra and Ors v. Department of Women and Child Development and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of tender bid submission deadline, holding that judicial interference in tender processes is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or mala fide conduct.
Rajesh Katyal v. Income Tax Department, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a Show Cause Notice under the amended Benami Transactions Act for pre-amendment transactions, affirming that penal provisions apply prospectively only.
Sh. Vinod Das v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the trial court's refusal to recall the child victim for cross-examination based on a recantation letter, while allowing recall of the Investigating Officer in the interest of justice.
Babu Khan v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary orders imposing compulsory retirement on a mentally ill government servant due to procedural lapses and non-consideration of his medical condition, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.
Parker H Croft Jr v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the valuation certificate post grant of Probate to include newly discovered moveable assets for payment of requisite court fee and issuance of Probate.
Vijay Raj Anand v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the seniority list, holding that seniority of direct recruits is to be determined from the actual date of joining as per the Supreme Court's ruling in K. Meghachandra Singh.
State of West Bengal v. Renu Sogan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State of West Bengal's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order directing issuance of No Objection Certificate for inter cadre transfer of an IAS officer on grounds of marriage, affirming judicial precedents favoring such transfers.
Elsevier Ltd. and Ors. v. Alexandra Elbakyan and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to amend the written statement to withdraw a categorical admission of plaintiffs' copyright ownership, holding that such withdrawal is impermissible when based on documents filed in sealed cover and not inspected prior to admission.