Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
ASI GD Rakesh Chandra v. UOI and Other
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents within twelve weeks, pending final Supreme Court adjudication.
K. R. Anand v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a tax assessment notice issued beyond the statutory four-year limitation period under the DVAT Act is barred by limitation and quashed the notice despite prior court-granted liberty to issue it.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed HPCL's challenge to an arbitral award for breach of contract on limitation grounds, holding that commercial unviability does not frustrate a firm price contract.
Ashok Kumar Agarwala & Anr. v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to summon documents at the charge framing stage, holding that jurisdiction under the Prevention of Corruption Act and public servant status are factual issues to be decided at trial.
The District & Sessions Judge (HQS) & Anr. v. Narender Kumar; The District & Sessions Judge (HQS) & Anr. v. Neeraj Kumar Sangwan
The Delhi High Court held that courts cannot re-evaluate examination answer sheets under judicial review and set aside the order reinstating candidates based on such re-evaluation.
Umrao Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Arms Act for possession of a single cartridge found unconsciously in baggage, holding no threat was posed and prosecution was unwarranted.
Union Public Service Commission v. Grishma Goyal & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that UPSC must consider next meritorious candidates for appointment against vacancies arising from non-joining, notwithstanding the absence of a statutory waiting list, upholding the Tribunal's order in favor of the candidate.
Manohar Singh v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC after the parties settled amicably and the prosecutrix married the accused.
Amitabh and Ors. v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Yashpal Vats v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences before the Family Court and the complainant withdrew prosecution.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Meera Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of full compensation without deduction for contributory negligence, affirming the presumption of correctness of the Detailed Accident Report and application of settled principles for compensation calculation.
Mohd. Danish v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused in communal riots case, holding that alleged police statements were inadmissible and CDRs established his alibi, with no proof of common object under Section 149 IPC.
Samyak Project Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Ansal Housing Limited
The Delhi High Court directed arbitration of disputes under JDAs and ordered the respondent to open an escrow account for the Ansal Hub project pending arbitration.
Vicky v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a sexual offence case involving a minor just short of majority, emphasizing the consensual nature of the relationship and imposing strict bail conditions to prevent harassment.
Shri Subhash Aggarwal v. Shri Mahender Pal Chabra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for specific performance of an Agreement to Sell, holding he failed to prove readiness and willingness to pay the balance sale consideration contingent on defendants' conversion of leasehold property to freehold.
Jaswinder Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that candidates who commenced recruitment before 1st January 2004 are entitled to the Old Pension Scheme despite results being declared later, directing the government to extend such benefits accordingly.
Vansh Saroa v. Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking admission under SC reservation where the petitioner failed to meet eligibility criteria and cut-offs, holding that vacancies arising after admission closure need not be filled.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Rudraksh Laminates Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award on grounds of delay beyond the condonable period despite COVID-19 extensions and upheld the award on merits including interest liability.
Hariom Rathor & Ors. v. The State Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom in a matrimonial dispute upon the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.
Cmdt Lal Singh Yadav & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' representation for NFFU benefits within twelve weeks, without expressing any opinion on the merits, in line with the Supreme Court's ruling on Group 'A' officers' entitlement.