Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Dr. Minakshi Garg v. Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University
The Delhi High Court held that judicial review of a Show Cause Notice challenging academic qualifications is premature and directed the University to consider the petitioner's reply before taking any removal action.
Vikas Mittal v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order of ₹65,000 per month to the wife, affirming the husband's legal obligation to maintain her based on assessed income despite his claims of financial incapacity.
Bhaskar & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under matrimonial offence sections following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Ramehs Chand v. D.T.C.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Tribunal's dismissal of a suspended employee's claim for enhanced subsistence allowance, holding that the reduction to 75% after the first year is consistent with the plain language of the DRTA regulations.
State v. P.D.D.
The Delhi High Court reversed the acquittal of a father accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter, holding that the victim's credible sole testimony and satisfactory explanation for delay warranted conviction under the POCSO Act.
Rajesh Kumar Jain v. J.C. Trading
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 N.I. Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption that the cheque was issued for discharge of a legally enforceable debt.
Gurbakhsh Singh Ba Builders Private Limited v. Fortis Hospital Limited
The Delhi High Court transferred nascent winding up petitions to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013, holding that such proceedings must be adjudicated by the NCLT unless irreversible winding up steps have been taken.
Centaurus Green Energy Private Limited v. PDM Educational and Charitable Trust
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's failure to appoint one as per the arbitration agreement.
Saliya Begum @ Sarla v. Dhiyan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to a motor accident claimant by factoring in higher permanent disability, attendant charges, and non-pecuniary damages, while dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Phoolwati & Anr. v. Devender & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and condonation application, holding that absence of appellant at appeal hearing warrants dismissal for non-prosecution but not deciding on merits, and delay in review without sufficient cause cannot be condoned.
Union of India & Ors. v. Rekha Vishnoi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a DPC's decision to downgrade an employee's ACR grading without recorded reasons and directed a review promotion committee to reconsider the case.
Miss P and Others v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court delivered judgment in a criminal appeal filed by Miss P and others against the State of NCT Delhi, with the judgment reserved on March 20, 2024, and delivered on May 14, 2024.
U.V. Uttamchandani v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing correct calculation and payment of pro-rata pensionary benefits with interest, setting aside the Tribunal's rejection of condonation of delay and flawed service recalculation.
Sankalp Sharma v. Kritika Kaushik
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a mother for non-compliance with a passport issuance order, holding that the father’s own actions rendered compliance impossible and wilful disobedience was not established.
Amit Kumar v. Vijaypreet Singh Lamba & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for alleged violation of a protection order, holding that no wilful disobedience was established as the petitioner continues in possession of the matrimonial home.
Ravinder Kumar & Ors. v. Shri Nitin Agarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents complied with the Court's directions by deciding the petitioners' representations on ACP/MACP benefits, and contempt jurisdiction does not permit adjudication on the merits of such decisions.
Alimentary Health Limited v. Controller of Patents and Design
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against refusal of a patent application for a probiotic formulation comprising Bifidobacterium longum NCIMB 41676, holding that the Controller failed to adequately analyze inventive step and remanded for fresh examination.
Ms. Jyoti Tyagi and Ms. Kanika Tyagi v. RUCHI
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of the widow of a long-serving contractual government employee to family pension and ex-gratia relief, emphasizing liberal interpretation of social welfare laws and rejecting denial based on non-regularization.
Alok Mehta & Anr. v. Kusum Mehta & Ors.
The High Court allowed transfer of a civil suit involving property to avoid conflicting decisions with a pending testamentary case concerning the same property.
Zamil Steel Buildings India Pvt. Ltd. v. Cinda Engineering & Construction Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act filed within three years of the notice invoking arbitration is not barred by limitation and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute.