Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Anil Kumar v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to direct preservation of evidence and departmental enquiry into police misconduct in a case involving alleged caste-based violence and police collusion.
Anupam & Ors. v. University of Delhi Through Its Registrar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to comply with its order ensuring effective grievance redressal during online examinations, highlighting DU's non-cooperation with the Court-appointed Committee.
Gaurav Yadav & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking extension of essential commodity status and price regulation for masks and sanitizers and reduction of GST, holding that such policy decisions are not judicially reviewable absent arbitrariness.
M/S. AAR IMPEX v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to decide expeditiously on the petitioner’s claim for release of IGST and duty drawback amounts in accordance with law, allowing challenge thereafter.
Inam Urbanline Constructions Private Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator’s petition to dissolve Inam Urbanline Constructions Private Limited after confirming compliance with statutory winding up requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.
Court on its own motion v. Director General Prisons & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a suo motu writ petition alleging maltreatment of a high-risk inmate by jail officials, finding the complaints unsubstantiated and directing jail authorities to ensure inmate safety.
Udhav Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual assault charges under POCSO and IPC due to inconsistencies in the victim's statements and inadequate corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reliable identification and thorough investigation for conviction.
Bhai Balbir Singh & Ors. v. Bhai Upinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed release of a registered relinquishment deed to judgment debtors after finding full compliance with an arbitral award and held that a collateral settlement does not affect exclusive ownership rights under the award.
Hemant Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the fixation of the petitioner’s seniority at the bottom of the next batch under DoP&T OM 1978, dismissing his challenge based on extension of joining time and delay in contesting seniority.
Shankar Lal Yadav & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the language of the BSF recruitment Descriptive Written Test, holding that absence of a bilingual provision in the notification and failure to prove prejudice precluded relief.
Rahul Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 45 days to an undertrial prisoner charged under Section 302 IPC, applying COVID-19 related bail criteria and emphasizing good conduct and absence of exceptional reasons.
Rajender Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the transfer of an SSB officer with medical conditions, holding that transfer decisions are administrative and non-speaking rejection of representations is valid.
Dr Shilpi Pandey v. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Delhi High Court upheld the forfeiture of security deposit for a candidate allotted a PG medical seat who did not join, ruling that participation in subsequent counselling rounds requires fresh payment and candidates bear responsibility to check allotment status.
Anuj @ Gunga v. State & Ors.
The High Court held that prosecution of police officers for acts done in official duty requires prior sanction and is barred by limitation under Section 140 of the Delhi Police Act and Section 197 CrPC, dismissing the petition challenging their discharge.
Vijay Pal Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the BSF transfer order, holding that deferment beyond the originally granted period is impermissible and COVID-19 transfer deferments do not apply retrospectively.
Jai Bhagwan @ Bhedha Bhai v. N.C.B. (Narcotics Control Bureau)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity narcotics case, holding that the evidence including retracted statements and call records did not prima facie establish guilt under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
V. Murli v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual harassment of two minor girls under the POCSO Act and IPC, affirming the reliability of child witness testimony and identification despite delay and absence of TIP.
Mangal Sain Jain v. Principal, Balvantray Mehta Vidya Bhawan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a school employee without constitution of a Disciplinary Committee and prior approval of the Director of Education under DSEA&R is illegal, entitling the employee to reinstatement with back wages.
Bharat Singh Rawat v. Poonam Singh Rawat
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order for non-notice, directed joint hearing of matrimonial and guardianship petitions via video conferencing, and mandated legal aid for the unrepresented respondent.
R.K. Aggarwal v. Official Liquidator & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal by an erstwhile Director challenging the Company Court's order allowing a secured creditor to take possession and sell secured assets under the SARFAESI Act, holding that jurisdiction to challenge such proceedings lies exclusively with the Debt Recovery Tribunal.