Delhi High Court
28,224 judgments
Vinod S/O Hanuman Shah v. State
The High Court overturned the appellant's murder conviction due to incomplete and inconsistent circumstantial evidence failing to exclude reasonable doubt.
MS Rajender Kumar Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside MCD's blacklisting order against a contractor for non-compliance with procedural requirements and principles of natural justice under the Enlistment Rules.
Sh. Trilok Agarwal & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector (North)
The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to make a reference to the Court of the Additional District Judge for determination of compensation for acquired land, affirming the statutory duty under Sections 30 and 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Rakesh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an attempted murder case due to lack of evidence connecting him to the offence and non-recovery of the weapon.
Sarita v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed local police to provide continuous protection to the petitioner and her husband, including daily visits and immediate response to calls, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Deputy Commissioner of Police v. Ex. Const. Arvind Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of departmental dismissal of a police constable due to perverse findings and lack of evidence, directing reconsideration of reinstatement benefits in light of his criminal conviction under Section 304A IPC.
Niramal Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that Earned Leave granted without conditions and regularised by salary payment counts as qualifying service for pension, allowing the petitioner’s claim for pension and family pension.
Ashok Kumar v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a police officer cannot be subjected to enhanced departmental punishment after partial success in criminal appeal, setting aside his removal and ordering reinstatement.
Birendra Singh Kunwar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that withholding pension under Rule 9 CCS (Pension) Rules requires proof of grave misconduct causing pecuniary loss, and set aside the penalty imposed on a government servant for disclosing a live-in relationship without mala fide intent.
Union of India & Ors. v. Naresh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a government servant's termination for sexual harassment due to procedural lapses, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice and CCS (CCA) Rules during disciplinary inquiries.
Dinesh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a candidate who fails to meet the prescribed cut-off marks in recruitment cannot claim appointment despite available vacancies.
Ghanshyam Das v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the non-selection of a disabled candidate who scored below minimum qualifying marks in a UPSC interview, affirming that eligibility criteria must be strictly followed even for reserved posts.
Union of India & Ors. v. Om Prakash Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary proceedings against a government servant due to procedural violations and failure to consider defence evidence, emphasizing strict compliance with Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules.
Umesh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed petitioners excluded from the Bar Council electoral roll due to pending AIBE results to seek redressal before the designated Special Committee, dismissing the writ petition for lack of jurisdiction.
Pawan Kumar Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed suspension of sentence and bail to a life-convict appellant pending appeal, emphasizing prima facie assessment without detailed evidence reappreciation and considering substantial custody and appeal delay.
Bajrang Pal v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 POCSO, affirming that reliable child testimony and statutory presumption under Section 29 POCSO suffice to sustain conviction despite minor inconsistencies.
Dr. Lakshay Beriwal v. Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative discretion to grant Study Leave and NOC based on seniority rather than merit, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the hospital's decision.
Anuj Dewan v. National Faceless Appeal Centre
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Appellate Authority to consider the petitioner’s application for early hearing of a four-year pending appeal to ensure expeditious disposal.
Intercode Solutions Private Limited v. Armor India Coding and Imaging Supplies Private Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral tribunal's termination of arbitration under Section 32(2)(c) of the Arbitration Act, holding that mere pendency of parallel civil proceedings and overlapping issues do not render continuation impossible, thereby upholding party autonomy and restoring arbitration.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Pratima Kumari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the application of Delhi minimum wages for compensation in a motor accident claim despite the deceased's residence in Uttar Pradesh, dismissing the insurer's appeal.