Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Urvashi Vashist & Ors. v. Residents Welfare Association & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Animal Welfare Board, Residents Welfare Association, and petitioners to identify designated feeding spots for street dogs balancing animal welfare with residents' safety, allowing feeding without obstruction at such spots.
Sh. Aditya Narula v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR based on an amicable settlement between parties through mediation, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Master Sanjeev Mehra and Master Kritagya Mehra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that death benefits and pension of a deceased government employee must be distributed among natural heirs despite nomination, directing protective custodial arrangements for minor beneficiaries.
Savitri Dhamija v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of the petitioner's property pending disposal of her appeal before the Appellate Tribunal, MCD, directing the tribunal to consider the appeal without influence from the interim order.
Dr Keshav Kumar Agarwal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court held that it cannot modify its final order directing supply of videography evidence to the accused under Section 362 Cr.P.C., dismissing the CBI's application for modification under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Dr. Tarun Kothari v. District Magistrate/District Appropriate Authority (West) PC & PNDT Act, GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed de-sealing of a diagnostic centre and transferred the petitioner's challenge against license renewal refusal to the competent appellate authority under the PCPNDT Act for hearing on merits with interim safety directions.
Bindu v. Kuldeep
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree granted on grounds of cruelty where the appellant failed to rebut the respondent's allegations supported by unrebutted evidence.
Mewa Mishri Enterprises Private Limited v. AST Enterprises Inc.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act directing the appellant to secure payment for cashew nuts disposed without consent, affirming jurisdiction despite the arbitration seat being outside India.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Dr. Chander Prakash & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld that an assessment order passed without mandatory notice under Section 126(2) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, is invalid, allowing a refund claim despite statutory remedies.
Suresh Singhal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking notional promotion benefits for a retired officer, holding that promotion after retirement is not permissible unless a junior officer was promoted earlier.
K. Sivakumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension with arrears and interest to a petitioner similarly placed as in prior judgments, preserving rights of appeal and further remedies.
Joginder v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces medical boards' decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit for Navy recruitment and dismissed the writ petition filed after the recruitment process concluded.
Madhu Rani and Ors. v. Ushant Digani and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to the extent of directing recomputation of compensation based on the latest notified minimum wage for a matriculate person in a motor accident claim.
GAIL GAS LTD & ANR v. BAPU INDUSTRIES
The Delhi High Court allowed the parties to place their settlement agreement on record and disposed of the commercial petition accordingly under its inherent powers.
Aviral Bhatla v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition to the petitioner pending disposal of his appeal before the Appellate Tribunal MCD, which was non-functional due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
Jitender Kumar v. Hemant Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC based on clear admissions despite the appellant's written statement being struck off, affirming the Court's discretionary power to pass judgment on admissions beyond pleadings.
AMAN ABBAS v. STATE
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of rioting and related offences, emphasizing parity with co-accused and the prolonged pre-trial custody.
Laishram Premila Devi & Ors. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 354 and related IPC provisions based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, warning against frivolous complaints and imposing costs on petitioners.
Mohd. Ahtesham v. Shakeel Pracha
The Delhi High Court held that conviction and imprisonment under Section 138 NI Act pursuant to a Lok Adalat settlement extinguishes the debt, barring execution of the settlement amount thereafter.
Suresh Chand Goel and Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed government authorities to decide the petitioners' representation for construction permission by a speaking order within four weeks, granting a personal hearing opportunity.