Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Veena Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the rejection of a complaint alleging criminal breach of trust and cheating in a loan repayment dispute, holding it to be a civil matter not warranting criminal proceedings.
Shashi Bala v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The High Court held that only sexually suggestive abusive language like 'randi' attracts Section 509 IPC and ordered trial against respondent no. 2 while upholding discharge of others for lack of such intent.
Nilesh Girkar v. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected or returned in part and that the suit for copyright infringement against an OTT platform owner is maintainable where the infringing work is accessible, regardless of privity of contract.
Arpit Puri v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to finalize its policy on unauthorized constructions in Sarojini Nagar Market and restrained it from levying misuser charges pending such policy finalization.
Cissy Navyuga v. Customs & Anr.
Bail was denied to a foreign national found in possession of commercial quantity of heroin, with the court holding that procedural irregularities are trial issues and the strict conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act were not met.
Ratan Lal and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective downward pay fixation without prior show cause notice violates natural justice and quashed the impugned order, restoring the petitioners' pay and directing consequential benefits.
Union of India & Ors. v. WG CDR Raj Ranjan Patnaik (Retd)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting certiorari review to errors of law.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sub. Nrusingha Prasad Padhy (Retd.)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting its review to errors of law under certiorari jurisdiction.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Hav Birendra Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are attributable to military service unless rebutted.
Puja Pasricha v. Aishwarya Pasricha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree dissolving marriage on grounds of mental cruelty, affirming that consistent conduct causing mental agony and parental alienation constitutes cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, and rejected the appellant's claim of denial of natural justice.
Shruti Vyas & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that women candidates are entitled to be considered against unfilled vacancies reserved for men in notified Army streams, affirming the constitutional principle of gender neutrality and rejecting restrictions on women’s induction under Section 12 of the Army Act.
Nand Lal Singh v. State through SHO PS Adarsh Nagar & Victim A
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor, holding that the sole consistent testimony of a competent child witness is sufficient to sustain conviction despite minor contradictions and absence of forensic evidence.
D A Minor through her Mother and Natural Guardian Mrs. Rupi Babbar v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Rajeev Babbar
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to a father accused of prolonged sexual abuse of his minor daughter, emphasizing the gravity of offences under POCSO and the need for proper application of bail principles.
Jahanvi Nagpal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Section 32 of the RPwD Act does not permit diversion or carry forward of reserved seats for persons with benchmark disabilities in higher education, and referred the issue for legislative consideration.
Roop Bansal v. University of Delhi
The Court held that a student’s nomination for college elections can be rejected for insufficient attendance but must be preceded by a personal hearing to ensure natural justice and accurate attendance assessment.
Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University v. Asad Mueed & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an Arbitral Tribunal's interim order directing Jamia Hamdard to support HIMSR's inclusion in medical seat counselling, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 37(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act.
Dreamfolks Services Ltd. v. Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a non-exclusive contract's negative covenant does not bar dealings through third parties during a valid termination notice period, denying interim injunction and directing record maintenance pending arbitration.
Praveen Kumar Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of the petitioner's property pending appeal before the Appellate Tribunal Municipal Corporation of Delhi, without deciding the merits.
Muskan v. Satyawati College & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a personal hearing to reassess the petitioner’s attendance before deciding on her eligibility to contest Students’ Union Elections, emphasizing the need to rectify administrative errors affecting attendance records.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Ajay Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that AIIMS Recruitment Rules have statutory backing, the respondent’s appointment as Senior Administrative Officer was on deputation (not transfer), and estoppel barred his claim for promotion, setting aside the Tribunal’s order allowing review.