Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Rajesh Bahl v. Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to time-bound promotion under DACP 2004 effective 2012, and the subsequent 2013 promotion policy could not be applied retrospectively to deny this right.
Ram Sarup Lugani & Anr v. Nirmal Lugani & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the 45-day time limit for filing replication under its Original Side Rules is mandatory and not extendable, and inherent powers cannot be invoked to condone delay beyond this period.
Manjeet Pandey v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and twenty-year sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a two-year-old child under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the reliability of medical and forensic evidence despite minor witness inconsistencies and the principle of proportionality in sentencing.
Vikas v. State of N.C.T. Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under serious allegations after the parties married and settled the dispute, holding that continuing prosecution would cause injustice.
Manjeet Singh v. Sant Kaur & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the SDM to expedite the verification of the petitioner's indigent status, setting aside the Trial Court's order deferring the inquiry to prevent delay in proceedings.
Inderjeet Singh v. Ministry of Railways & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld Indian Railways' recovery of enhanced penal charges from an employee for unauthorized retention of Railway quarter, ruling that prior communication of revised rates is not mandatory if recovery is as per Rules.
Rahul Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.
Seema and Others v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 633/2014 and all proceedings arising therefrom following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Pinki Rani and Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the CAT to decide afresh the pending application for impleadment of petitioners omitted due to inadvertence, ensuring they are not denied relief without adjudication.
M/S CREST EDUCATIONS(P) Ltd. v. M/S CAREER LAUNCHER(I) Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that restoration under Order IX Rule 9 CPC is not maintainable against dismissal of a petition on merits, directing the petitioner to pursue appellate or review remedies instead.
Vikas v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a child sexual assault case, holding that credible testimony of the victim and ongoing trial proceedings preclude bail at this stage.
Vikas v. State
The High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to refuse recall of a child victim witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. in a POCSO case, balancing the accused's right to cross-examination with the child's protection from repeated testimony.
GOVT OF NCT DELHI AND ORS v. RAM TIRTH SHARMA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral dues, rejecting the plea of res judicata and emphasizing prompt compliance by public authorities.
Mukesh Gurjar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that certain paragraphs of its earlier judgment should be read as not attributing reliance on an overruled judgment, based on the petitioner’s counsel’s affidavit, and disposed of the expungement application accordingly.
E-NETSPIDER INDIA v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a tender bid for non-compliance with solvency certificate requirements, affirming that bidders cannot challenge tender conditions after participation and that only unconditional, current financial year solvency certificates satisfy tender criteria.
Kavita Arora & Ors. v. Deepak Arora & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that execution of a partition decree can proceed despite initial non-payment of stamp duty if paid subsequently, and possession holders must not obstruct the sale process.
Sonu @ Amar @ Amarjeet v. State (GNCTD)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the applicant in a firearm-related scuffle case, emphasizing satisfactory conduct during interim bail and absence of premeditation.
Pandu Ranga & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging deployment decisions of CRPF personnel to Baghdad, holding that service members have no legal right to specific postings and discrimination claims require an existing right.
Dr. Abid Hussain & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to comply with CAT’s order allowing continuation of contractual employees’ services where no regular posts exist, dismissing the writ petition.
Rakesh v. State
Interim bail granted on the basis of medical certificates issued by a suspended doctor cannot be extended, and an accused involved in multiple serious cases who misuses the bail process is not entitled to bail extension under COVID-19 orders.