Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Avanti Mathur v. Ram Gopal Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for partition among co-owners is maintainable on the basis of constructive possession without a specific relief for possession, and declined to frame additional issues on possession or maintainability.
Sumit v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape and criminal intimidation, holding that DNA evidence and credible testimony established non-consensual sexual intercourse despite minor inconsistencies and absence of injuries.
Lokesh Kumar Arya and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed ITBP to review its cadre restructuring exercise with a hearing to petitioners, ensuring compliance with DoPT guidelines and judicial principles, emphasizing limited but necessary judicial oversight in cadre reviews.
Harpreet Kaur v. Queen's Convent School and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary inquiry against a school teacher must be conducted fairly with procedural safeguards, and refused to quash the inquiry at the interim stage, leaving remedies open post-inquiry.
Sangeeta Dogra v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL concerning misuse of weapons by private shooters in wildlife hunting, directing authorities to consider the petitioner's grievances as a representation and decide the matter in accordance with law.
Md. Azam Ansari v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking restoration of a dismissed tribunal application and relief of deemed discharge after the petitioner's dismissal from service had attained finality.
Naushad Ali v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court rejected bail applications in a murder case, directing the trial court to expeditiously decide on framing charges under Sections 302 or 308 IPC based on evidence.
Inder Kumar Raina v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions directing payment of deputation allowance to petitioners from 2009 till discharge, affirming its jurisdiction despite petitioners' postings across India, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Union of India v. R. Thiyagarajan.
Vaibhav Sharma v. Advocates Welfare Trust and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Advocates Welfare Fund Trustee Committee has taken adequate steps to disburse welfare funds to advocates affected by COVID-19 and declined to issue further directions, expecting continued monitoring and increased relief as finances permit.
Vivek @ Goldi v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to two accused in a firing case under Sections 307/34 IPC and Arms Act, emphasizing compliance with bail conditions and absence of premeditation.
Monalisa Joshi v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court upheld the university's shortlisting criteria restricting candidates to those with Master's degrees aligned with the advertised specialization, dismissing the petition challenging exclusion of Social Sciences degrees.
Satendra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to decide the petitioner's representation on the National Digital Health Mission consultation process without adjudicating substantive challenges, reserving those issues for future consideration.
NEW OM CONSTRUCTION CO. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 after the original arbitrator superannuated, allowing proceedings to continue from final arguments.
Dilip Kumar v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging construction on ITL Twin Tower for lack of evidence and proper party impleaded, emphasizing the need for minimum threshold diligence in PILs.
Kunal Dhawan v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court held that a former CEO who resigned and received full settlement cannot be held liable for a dishonoured cheque issued by the company after his resignation, quashing the criminal proceedings against him under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
District and Sessions Courts Employees Welfare Association v. The District Sessions Judge Headquarters & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the District & Sessions Judge to dispose of the petitioner association’s representation for promotions within four weeks, reiterating the need for expeditious filling of vacancies in court staff posts.
Union of India v. Ex WO Hira Lal Prasad
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension, affirming limited writ jurisdiction and upholding service connection despite onset at peace stations.
Jay Haresh Somaiya v. Narcotic Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that retracted voluntary statements and insufficient corroborative evidence warrant bail pending trial.
Harish Chand v. Preet Public Sr. Sec. School and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a premature writ petition challenging proposed termination in disciplinary proceedings, directing a personal hearing before the Director of Education's approval under Section 8(3) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973.
Diwan Chand Goyal v. National Capital Region Transport Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld NCRTC's five-year blacklisting and bid security forfeiture of a contractor for submitting a forged certificate, emphasizing compliance with natural justice via show cause notice and proportionality in punitive action.