Delhi High Court
101,749 judgments
Krishan Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed interim bail to a POCSO accused, holding that the statutory presumption of guilt post-charge framing and the heinous nature of the offence outweigh medical and financial hardship grounds.
Swaminathan Subramanian v. Union of India through Department of Personnel and Training
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that eligibility for a post requiring a specific pay scale must be based on the substantive post held, and ex-cadre appointments do not confer substantive eligibility.
Rajeev Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act and related IPC offences, affirming the application of statutory presumptions and the sufficiency of victim's consistent testimony despite minor contradictions.
Ashraf Ali v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for Ashraf Ali in a communal riot case, holding that prima facie evidence including eyewitness identification and liability under Section 149 IPC justified his continued detention.
Kanishka Builders and Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Assessing Officer Ward-14 (2) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to correct the assessment year of a self-assessment tax payment and grant due credit and refund with interest under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Atma Ram Properties v. NDMC & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the need for competent authorities to decide on repair permissions for a heritage property, maintaining status quo and dismissing the appeal against the refusal of interim relief.
Sgt Aadesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Indian Air Force's refusal to grant compassionate posting and held that courts will not interfere with military postings absent rule violation or mala fide.
Rajesh Gupta & Anr. v. SDMC, Its Commissioner & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition after SDMC demolished unauthorized construction and sealed the basement, directing no further illegal construction on the suit property.
Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL alleging illegal petroleum bowser operations, directing the petitioner to submit a detailed representation to statutory authorities for adjudication rather than deciding disputed factual issues at the writ stage.
Sh. Uma Shankar Sharma v. Sh. Prem Kumar Sharma Thr. Lrs.
The High Court set aside the trial court order discharging a witness without cross-examination and granted the petitioner an opportunity to cross-examine and object to exhibit marking to ensure fair trial.
Rahul v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's order issuing notice to ascertain the petitioner's majority, directing expeditious trial proceedings instead.
Chander Rattan v. Delhi Transport Corporation
Delhi High Court held that a disciplinary enquiry was fair despite non-supply of certified documents, upheld reinstatement without back wages but denied seniority and promotion due to proved misconduct, while granting retiral benefits.
Dr. Amita Sekhar Padhy & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 0263/2018 and all proceedings therefrom following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.
MS Zilingo Pte. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court restrained encashment of a bank guarantee invoked prematurely in a mask supply contract dispute, directing renewal of the guarantee pending further hearing.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Rajat Malhotra
The Delhi High Court allowed the municipal corporation's petition condoning delay in filing the written statement in a commercial suit within the 120-day outer limit, setting aside the trial court's order closing the right to file.
Kashif Faheem v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s transfer order but allowed the respondents discretion to grant a limited extension to join the new posting on grounds of personal hardship.
Dr. Akshee Batra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that mandatory cut-off dates for Post Graduate medical admissions cannot be relaxed, dismissing the appellant’s claim for admission beyond the prescribed schedule despite vacant seats.
MS MBL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. v. RITES LTD & ANR.
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and upheld impleadment of the Ministry of Home Affairs as a party in arbitration-related court proceedings.
Sanju Gharai v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act based on the credible sole testimony of the child victim corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, rejecting claims of false implication and delay in FIR.
DENAVE INDIA PVT. LTD. v. DY./ASSTT. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-7910 NEW DELHI AND ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the Income Tax Department processed the refund, leaving the question of interest on the refund open for determination in appropriate proceedings.