Delhi High Court
99,151 judgments
Court of Its Own Motion v. Union of India, Ministry of Urban Development & Ors.
The Delhi High Court suo motu addressed concerns of unauthorized constructions in Sanjay Van, found no new constructions after surveys, and directed continued monitoring by the DDA.
Rakhee Bahl v. Pankaj Bahl
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's refusal to grant an anti-suit injunction restraining foreign divorce proceedings in Singapore where parties are domiciled there and the foreign court is the appropriate forum.
Biswasri Mukherjee v. Punjab and Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court held that an employee charged in a departmental inquiry has no absolute right to legal representation and upheld the bank's discretionary denial of permission to engage a lawyer where charges were not complex.
AADITI SHARMA & ORS. v. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI THROUGH ITS VICE CHANCELLOR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi’s prohibition on changing application categories post-submission during admissions, dismissing the petitioners’ claim to avail reserved category benefits after applying in the General Category.
Suresh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to grant pro rata pension and arrears with interest to petitioners similarly placed as in earlier judgments, subject to verification and reasoned denial if applicable.
Paras Mani Thapliyal & Ors. v. Govt. of N.C.T. Delhi & Anr. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant consented.
Sh. Sudhish Kumar & Ors. v. N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's refusal to prosecute further.
Sh Jahid and Ors. v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Amit Goel v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to grant a personal hearing and dispose of the petitioner's pending representation for de-sealing amalgamated shops within three weeks, without prejudice to pending appellate proceedings.
Laxman Singh v. Ram Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the trial and appellate courts' findings that the appellant was a tenant, not owner, and confirmed the decree for possession, damages, and injunction in favor of the respondents.
Delhi Urban Cooperative Bank Federation v. Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the RBI-approved merger of a Delhi-registered cooperative bank with a multi-state cooperative society, holding that statutory merger provisions did not apply and the petition was mala fide.
Raj Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents, subject to any future Supreme Court orders.
Deep Chandra Harbola v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that correction of place of birth in a passport must be allowed upon production of a genuine birth certificate, irrespective of delay, and permitted the petitioner to apply for a fresh passport reflecting the correct place of birth.
Vishal Tandon v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's charge framing order in a property dispute-related molestation and assault case, directing reconsideration after forensic evidence, emphasizing the need to prevent mala fide prosecutions at the charge stage.
Dr. Rohit Kumar v. Lt Governor of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative denial of study leave to a government doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that such leave is discretionary and subject to public service exigencies.
M/S Dwarka Das Agarwal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition restraining invocation of an irrevocable bank guarantee, holding that the petitioner’s withdrawal from the bid triggered forfeiture and no force majeure event was established.
CT GD Virender Singh v. UOI and Other
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in light of binding Supreme Court and Division Bench judgments, subject to any future Supreme Court orders.
BAL VIKAS SAMITI v. DELHI URBAN SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BOARD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of a suit claiming adverse possession over government land, holding that adverse possession rights do not accrue over public utility land and the suit was not maintainable.
M/S Bhole Nath Overseas Pvt. Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the government to dispose of the petitioners' pending application for a no objection certificate within two weeks, emphasizing timely administrative action and communication.
Raj Shekar Radha Krishnan v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against a demolition order pending the functionality of the Appellate Tribunal MCD and the filing and listing of the petitioner's appeal.