Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. v. AMIT YADAV
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing age relaxation under the meritorious sportsperson category despite absence of a prescribed certificate format, dismissing the Government's writ petition challenging the respondent's candidature rejection.
Mukhtiar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of a promotion claim as barred by limitation, holding that pendency before the Commission does not extend limitation or revive a stale claim.
Abhishek Kumar v. The State of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a serious sexual exploitation case involving false promise of marriage, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation and careful examination of consent.
Kamal Kishore @ Lalaji v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a 75-year-old accused in a murder case, holding that serious offences and ongoing trial with witnesses yet to be examined outweigh the petitioner’s old age and medical ailments.
Jitender Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of a seriously injured passenger, holding he was a bona fide traveler entitled to compensation for injuries sustained from falling off a moving train despite lack of eyewitnesses.
Harbhagwan Sachdeva & Ors. v. Marwari Charitable Turst (Regd) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow additional evidence on readiness and willingness at the final stage in a suit for specific performance, emphasizing that such evidence must be led within the regular course of trial.
Krishan Kumar Saini v. Rajinder Kumar Saini & Ors.
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's limited inquiry allowing impleadment of alleged legal heirs in a partition suit, holding that final determination of heirship, including possible DNA testing, must await trial.
Pawan Kumar v. Rekha
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate order fixing interim maintenance at Rs.10,880 per month, holding that disability allowance is includible as income and maintenance must be fixed based on the factual financial circumstances of the parties.
State v. Ravi Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal in a rape case, emphasizing the need for substantial and compelling reasons to overturn acquittal and the importance of assessing witness credibility and delay in FIR filing.
Raghuvir Buildcon Pvt Ltd v. Ircon Internation Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator and stayed encashment of Bank Guarantees pending arbitration, allowing interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
U.P State Road Transport Corporation v. Saraswati Bisht
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award against a bus owner and driver for rash and negligent driving causing injury to a passenger while reversing the bus in a crowded bus-bay.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. MONU KUMAR MISHRA
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim with severe permanent disability by excluding arrears from salary, setting aside loss of marriage prospects, and awarding lifelong attendant charges with a corpus deposit.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. MONU KUMAR MISHRA
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by excluding salary arrears, setting aside loss of marriage prospects, awarding 50% addition for loss of future prospects due to severe disability, and providing for lifelong attendant charges through a corpus fund.
Ansal Housing Ltd. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to SDMC property tax assessments must be pursued before the Municipal Tax Tribunal after complying with deposit conditions, dismissing writ petitions as not maintainable.
Dr. Ravinder Chaudary and Anr. v. The Veterinary Council of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the expeditious holding of elections for the eleven elected members of the Veterinary Council of India before conducting elections for the President and Vice President, ensuring compliance with the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 and Rules, 1985.
Dr. Ravinder Chaudary and Anr. v. The Veterinary Council of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the proper constitution of the Veterinary Council of India by holding elections for elected members before electing the President and Vice President, ensuring compliance with the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 and Rules, 1985.
Dr. Ravinder Chaudary and Anr. v. The Veterinary Council of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the proper constitution of the Veterinary Council of India by holding elections for elected members as per statutory provisions before electing the President and Vice President, ensuring compliance with the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 and Rules, 1985.
Neeraj Kumar v. Ram Mandal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition against eviction on bona fide necessity grounds, stayed execution of the eviction order upon the tenant's undertaking to vacate and clear dues by a specified date.
Zakir v. Maqbool Ahmed
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction on bona fide necessity grounds, holding that tenancy rights do not confer ownership and the petitioner failed to raise a triable issue disputing landlord's ownership.
Geeta Kapoor v. Jaipal & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide necessity and better title suffice for eviction, and a tenant admitting tenancy cannot challenge title.