Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Kamal Bhasin v. Central Public Information Office & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to disclose names of passing institutes of executives under RTI Act Section 8(1)(j), emphasizing protection of personal information absent demonstrated larger public interest.
Kanika Chawla v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 45(1), New Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a fresh income tax assessment order passed beyond the statutory limitation period under Section 153(3) is invalid, deeming the original return accepted and directing refund of excess tax paid.
Gopi Chand @ Pappu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that furlough applications cannot be entertained by it when an appeal is pending before the Supreme Court, dismissing the petition challenging rejection of furlough on this ground.
Maj Gen Vinayak Saini SM VSM v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of a Major General’s promotion to Lt. General following expunction of adverse grading in his service record, emphasizing the obligation to grant special review consideration irrespective of current vacancies.
Mohan Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a rape case involving allegations of false promise to marry, holding that consent vitiation must be established at trial and bail parameters favor release with conditions.
Kusum Sharma v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a three-year additional subject course does not satisfy the essential qualification of a degree with Hindi as main subject required for the post of AG-III (Hindi) in FCI.
Bhagwan Yadav v. Adarsh Khandelwal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the acquittal under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the presumption of debt was rebutted and the petitioner failed to prove the loan and financial capacity.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research v. Rakesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a chargesheet against a CSIR official, holding that the CVC's letter was not valid first stage advice and repeated chargesheets amounted to mala fide harassment.
Arun Kumar and Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed that the petitioners' service conditions shall remain unchanged and their services not terminated during the pendency of their industrial dispute under Section 33(1)(a) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Mohammad Fahad v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act following amicable settlement of civil liability, emphasizing the use of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in offences with predominant civil elements.
SH NAVED KHAN v. THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 420 IPC on amicable settlement grounds, emphasizing inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in predominantly civil disputes.
Yeshpal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to decide the petitioners' representations for retrospective promotion benefits within six weeks, enforcing compliance with its earlier judicial directions on service rule amendments.
Ravi Kumar & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Umesh Alias Sonu & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Roshan @ Raushan Kumar v. State Through SHO PS Dwarka North
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Devi Singh & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a property dispute under Section 482 Cr.P.C. based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the Court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process in cases with a predominant civil element.
Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest writ petition challenging commercial share transactions regulated and investigated by IRDAI, SEBI, and RBI, emphasizing judicial restraint and non-interference in regulated commercial matters.
Saumya Das & Ors. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging IGNOU's notifications on readmission and credit transfer policies, holding that delay and laches barred judicial review despite merits favoring appellants.
Vipin Kumar Saluja v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the major punishment imposed on a prisoner for misconduct, holding that procedural fairness was observed and denial of furlough did not amount to double punishment.
Rakesh Arora v. Adharv Enterprises
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal upholding the order to inventory and transfer liquor stock from sealed premises, with the Supreme Court affirming non-interference in related landlord proceedings.