Delhi High Court
96,004 judgments
Ratnesh Patel v. The Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of candidature for the NDA on medical grounds, holding that the policy excluding candidates with Renal Calculus is reasonable and a Review Medical Board is not a matter of right.
Balesh Jain Sons HUF v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice under Section 148A(b) must enclose all relevant material to enable effective response, set aside the impugned order, and directed issuance of a fresh notice with documents for reassessment proceedings.
A2Z Constructions v. Indian Statistical Institute
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging the appointment of a sole arbitrator as the issue is pending before the Supreme Court, maintaining status quo on arbitration proceedings.
Mahinder Pal v. C. I. S. F. Through the Director General & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the CISF to decide the petitioner's pending representation for compassionate allowance under CCS Pension Rules within six weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.
Dr. L. Praveen Kumar v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a serious economic offence case involving alleged bribery and regulatory manipulation, emphasizing case-specific assessment and stringent bail conditions.
The Management of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University v. Lokesh Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of illegal termination of daily wage workers but awarded compensation instead of reinstatement, clarifying the limited applicability of Section 2(oo)(bb) and the scope of writ jurisdiction.
Virender Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed two bail applications as withdrawn upon the petitioners' request without adjudicating on their merits.
Shakti Singh Arya & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to file their reply within four weeks and urged the Tribunal to expedite disposal of the Original Application.
Nisha Rani v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a teacher accused of assaulting a student, finding no evidence of her presence at the scene and considering the nature of the incident and investigation materials.
Sh Deepak Sharma v. District Level Recommendation Committee Through Chairman & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of alternative plot allotment under the Scheme of 1961, holding that ownership of alternative residential accommodation disqualifies entitlement under the Scheme.
Ramesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking medical expense reimbursement for want of any applicable rule or legal foundation, holding that precedents based on specific government orders cannot be universally applied.
Subhash Sharma v. Vinod Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging adjournment orders in a five-year-old execution proceeding, refusing to direct day-to-day hearing or possession delivery, but urged expeditious disposal by the executing court.
Aneesh Gupta & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving serious offences including Section 377 IPC on the basis of an amicable matrimonial settlement, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings arising from private family disputes.
Richa Arya v. Pawan Arya
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's summoning order under Section 471 IPC for lack of sufficient prima facie evidence of forgery and improper application of judicial mind.
Kiran Taneja v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
Only the informant who lodged the FIR has the right to be heard on a Closure Report under CrPC; non-informant parties cannot be impleaded or heard, and trial court orders allowing such hearing were set aside.
Hakim Singh v. M/S New Kanpur Agra Trasport Company & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order dismissing a compensation claim for lack of liberty to file a fresh petition, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders and liberal interpretation of labour welfare legislation.
Rajneesh Lamba v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's reply to the show cause notice and pass a reasoned decision within four weeks, granting interim protection against termination pending such decision.
Rajeev @Appu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking vaccination of prison inmates during COVID-19 as withdrawn after the State assured ongoing vaccination efforts in compliance with protocols.
Abhilasha Shrawat & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking COVID-19 vaccination for prison inmates as withdrawn after the State assured all eligible inmates were being vaccinated per protocol.
M/S Tarapore & Company & Anr v. M/S British Scaffolding India Ltd & Ors
A court lacking territorial jurisdiction cannot decide on the merits of a suit, and any such findings are liable to be quashed.