Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Gurdeep Singh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement and the complainant's affidavit, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohsina v. Bajaj Alliance Gen Ins Co Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 147(1)(b)(i) of the Motor Vehicles Act, the insurer must first pay compensation to claimants and then recover it from the vehicle owner, even if the deceased was a gratuitous passenger.
Cholamandalam MS Gen Insurance Co Ltd v. Sarika & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal challenging compensation calculated on a fresh minimum wage notification, upholding the award based on the latest valid wage rate.
Om Pal Singh v. L.I.C. of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition to award reasonable compensation to a contractual employee terminated after prolonged service, denying reinstatement and back wages.
Fakrudddin & Others v. Mohd Nabi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the respondent's ownership and possession rights over the disputed terrace, rejecting the appellants' res judicata and tenancy claims.
Katyan Shikshan Samiti v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to grant permission to start a new Ayurveda college due to non-compliance with mandatory standards by the prescribed date, emphasizing the supervisory role of the Central Government and the necessity of reasoned administrative orders.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-21 v. Lalit Bagai
The Delhi High Court upheld that reassessment under Section 147 cannot be based on a mere change of opinion or audit objections without the Assessing Officer's independent satisfaction, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Malkhan Singh & Ors. v. Savitri Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld mutation of agricultural land in favor of daughters based on family settlement and possession, dismissing petitioners' claim as reversioners under the Delhi Land Reforms Act.
Prof. Sabiha Hussain v. Jamia Millia Islamia
The Delhi High Court held that tenure-based faculty appointed under UGC Plan schemes are not entitled to automatic regularisation upon merger of posts into the University’s Regular Establishment, and posts must be filled through open selection in compliance with constitutional equality mandates.
Union of India v. Ashok Kumar Saroha
The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn writ petitions filed by the Union of India challenging an interim order after a final order was passed, allowing related exemption applications.
Gunjan Mehta v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging land acquisition awards after a 20-year delay, holding that stale claims without satisfactory explanation are barred by laches and cannot be entertained under the 2013 Act.
Roshan Lal Tikoo v. Commissioner of Police & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the Commissioner of Police to decide the appellant's show cause notice in accordance with law and maintain status quo until such decision, dismissing the appeal with these directions.
MAGNUM INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY PVT LTD v. VIKAS DHAWAN & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against refusal of stay of NCDRC proceedings, holding that jurisdictional and procedural issues must be raised in the pending writ petition or before the NCDRC itself.
Mukesh Thakur v. Chairman Cum Managing Director, Engineering Projects India Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the reversion of an employee on probation to his previous post due to unsatisfactory performance, holding that statutory PSU rules prevail over administrative guidelines and that the employer acted within its powers.
Suneel Tyagi v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a disabled ex-serviceman cannot combine separate age relaxation provisions beyond the capped limit prescribed for disabled defence personnel and dismissed his petition challenging rejection on age grounds.
Tushar Ranjan Mohanty v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the suspension of a government servant for disobeying superior’s orders, affirming the discretionary power of authorities to suspend in public interest under CCS (CCA) Rules.
Anguri Sagar v. M/S NBCC Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove any right or title over the disputed property or the existence of an ancient temple, and thus was not entitled to permanent injunction against demolition.
Amit Passi v. K K Passi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed conditional release of 25% of sale proceeds from partitioned family properties pending probate proceedings, balancing competing claims with security measures.
SMT Pataso Devi v. SH Satish Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for partition of built-up land is not barred by the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, and dismissed defendants' applications for rejection of the plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC.
Vedanta Ltd. v. Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-26 (1), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment after four years is invalid where the assessee has made full disclosure of material facts, including payments and explanations for non-deduction of TDS.