Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Union of India & Ors. v. Ramesh Chandra Shukla
The Delhi High Court held that promotion takes effect only from the date it is granted and not from the date of recommendation, dismissing the claim for retrospective promotion absent mala fide delay.
Rohit Dandriyal & Ors. v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the RBI to implement accessibility measures for visually impaired persons in currency notes and digital financial services, while recognizing currency redesign as a complex policy matter beyond judicial mandate.
Nikhil Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the fifth anticipatory bail application of accused Nikhil Jain in a property fraud case, holding no change in circumstances post dismissal of earlier bail pleas and censuring judicial and investigative lapses.
State NCT of Delhi v. Karnail Singh
The High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a minor sexual assault case due to lack of corroborative evidence and inconsistent testimony, emphasizing limited appellate interference in acquittals.
A.R. Rahman v. Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim relief recognizing the plaintiff’s prima facie authorship and copyright in the Indian classical musical composition “Shiva Stuti,” affirming protection of original compositions transmitted orally and directing credit attribution in the impugned song.
Sheikh Habil v. State
Conviction for kidnapping and rape set aside due to denial of effective legal representation and failure to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, violating the accused's right to a fair trial.
Sh Inderjeet Singh v. Kaushalya Devi and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's suit for damages challenging a final eviction order, holding that such matters are barred by res judicata and limitation and do not disclose a valid cause of action under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Rajnish v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and repeated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, affirming the prosecutrix’s credible testimony and statutory presumptions regarding age and consent.
Sh. Naresh Chand Gupta & Anr. v. Vigneshwara Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed transfer of pending winding up petitions against Vigneshwara Developers Pvt. Ltd. from the High Court to the National Company Law Tribunal under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013 for further adjudication.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sh Shubham Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a retest for a candidate affected by a technical glitch during a recruitment Skill/Typing Test, emphasizing fairness and discretion in procedural timelines.
Ramesh Chand Chopra v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 448 and 380 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers to prevent abuse of process.
Sh. Suresh Kumar v. M/s NDPL and Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as settled following an amicable resolution between the parties and permitted withdrawal of the petition.
Rohit v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 341, and 506 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sultan & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Kripa Nath Mishra & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld summons against key accused in a dowry harassment case while quashing proceedings against others due to vague allegations, emphasizing cautious exercise of quashing powers under Section 482 CrPC.
MS Sadiya Usmani and Anr. v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. to provide electricity connection to petitioners subject to formalities and disconnection upon MCD's action against unauthorized construction, balancing consumer rights and municipal regulations.
Mohd Nasir v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining demolition of the petitioner's property pending hearing of the appeal before the non-functional Appellate Tribunal MCD.
Mohit Kumar v. Sashastra Seema Bal
The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of a SSB constable’s services for alleged non-completion of probation, holding that termination orders must be based on valid recorded reasons and that the petitioner had satisfactorily completed probation.
Directorate of Enforcement v. M/S Vikas WSP Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's COVID-19 limitation extension orders apply to the 180-day provisional attachment period under the PMLA, extending its validity beyond 180 days during the pandemic and allowing the Adjudicating Authority to confirm the attachment.
Upinder Kaur Malhotra v. Capt Teghjeet Singh Malhotra
The High Court held that divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act requires a joint petition evidencing clear mutual consent, and a Family Court cannot suo motu convert separate fault-based petitions into a mutual consent divorce decree.