Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Vikas Gautam & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges under the SC/ST Act and IPC for casteist insults and public humiliation, emphasizing that prima facie offences are to be considered at charge framing without delving into correctness of allegations.
Dayanand v. State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed bail application in a POCSO sexual assault case involving a minor, applying presumption of guilt and relying on credible forensic and testimonial evidence.
Shri Rakesh Garg v. Union of India & Ors.
Termination order passed by an authority subordinate to the appointing authority without inquiry is void; petitioner reinstated with consequential benefits.
Pradeep Singh Sangwan v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 420 IPC, holding that the allegations disclose a prima facie offence and the criminal proceedings must continue.
Arman Ali v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder and arms case due to hostile witnesses, absence of direct firing evidence, and prolonged trial delay, imposing strict bail conditions.
Dhirender Nath Puri v. Defence Colony Welfare Association & Ors.
The High Court allowed withdrawal of the petition while directing the Trial Court to expeditiously and impartially decide the pending injunction application without being influenced by earlier orders.
The Management of M/s Banwari Lai Charitable Trust v. Smt Shobha
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Labour Court's refusal to recall a witness for further cross-examination after a six-year delay, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 cannot be exercised in such belated applications without sufficient explanation.
M/S BANSAL EXIM v. COMMISSIONER OF DGST, DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration without prior notice and reasons violates natural justice and directed restoration of registration to enable filing of returns.
Shri Aman Gupta v. Ms. Meetu Hans & Anr.
The High Court directed the Trial Court to hear arguments on preliminary issues it had framed and waived the cost imposed on the petitioner, emphasizing that such orders remain binding unless modified.
Manish Kumar v. Yukti
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s imposition of a Rs. 7,000/- cost in divorce proceedings, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 does not permit interference in discretionary cost orders absent perversity.
Jansewa Griha Nirman Developers and Builders v. Kalpana C. Chafale
The Delhi High Court held it lacked jurisdiction over a consumer dispute arising outside Delhi and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to approach the correct jurisdictional High Court.
Navneet Sharma and Shivank Panta v. Esha Dhir
The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to hear and decide the petitioner’s custody application and the respondent’s maintenance application together by a common order, reserving all rights and contentions.
Vinkal Chadha v. Jasper Colin Research & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeals and directed appointment of an arbitrator with powers to grant interim reliefs and expedite resolution of employment-related disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ram Chander v. Vivek Ranjan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing loss of income, duration of treatment, and functional disability, while upholding the insurer's liability to indemnify.
Shri Rajan Walia & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for grant of Letter of Administration upon due proof of a duly executed Will, dispensing with the Administrative Bond as the petitioners were sole beneficiaries.
Saroj v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's interim application seeking stay of demolition and relocation from a JJ cluster, holding that no injunction can be granted against public infrastructure projects under the Specific Relief Act.
Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd v. Mrs. Annie Thomas & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the payment of enhanced insurance cover to pilots' families based on the doctrine of legitimate expectation despite a lapse in policy renewal at the time of the accident.
Amit Saini v. Jai Prakash Mittal
The Delhi High Court held that a legal demand notice served on a company’s Director suffices as notice to the company under Section 138 N.I. Act, and prosecution against the Director and company is maintainable, dismissing the petition challenging the summoning order.
Pannalal Rathore v. M/S W.H. Deeth (Ballabgarh) & Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for specific performance of an Agreement to Sell due to limitation and failure to prove readiness and willingness to perform, holding the defendant's termination and forfeiture of earnest money valid.
Apurv Agarwal v. K P Mahadevswamy & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's discretion in issuing notices in contempt proceedings related to a sham Review DPC and dismissed the petition challenging non-issuance of notices to certain respondents.