Delhi High Court
65,687 judgments
Subhash Chander Khatri v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid or deposited in court, and deposit in government treasury alone is insufficient.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Suman & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award due to procedural defects and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry with proper framing of issues and evidence.
Ajay Maniram Yadav v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT’s refusal to condone a five-year delay in filing an OA for compassionate appointment, holding the delay unexplained and inordinate.
M/S Necko Freight Forwarders Ltd v. Commissioner of Customs (General)
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a Customs Broker’s License under Regulation 19 of the CBLR is interim and must be followed by mandatory, time-bound proceedings under Regulation 20, preventing indefinite suspension.
M/S CAPITAL LAND BUILDERS (PVT) LTD. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that the original suit was barred by res judicata due to the dismissal of a subsequent suit seeking identical reliefs between the same parties.
Satish Chaudhary v. Bank of Baroda and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Bank to reconsider the dismissal of an employee in departmental proceedings following his acquittal in criminal charges involving similar allegations, in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Lalit Kumar v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation
The court directed the respondents to clarify the status of the school and recruitment rules and to communicate the outcome of the petitioner’s selection interview within twelve weeks, recognizing the petitioner’s legitimate expectation but noting no indefeasible right to appointment without notified rules.
Jitender v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a case involving alleged sexual and physical assault, holding that bail is appropriate when investigation is nearly complete and custodial interrogation is unnecessary.
Jitender v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a case involving alleged sexual and physical assault, holding that bail is appropriate when investigation is nearly complete and custodial interrogation is unnecessary.
Jitender v. The State of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a case involving alleged outraging modesty and assault, holding that bail is appropriate when investigation is nearly complete and custodial interrogation is unnecessary.
Jitender v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a case of alleged assault and outraging modesty, holding that bail is appropriate when investigation is nearly complete and custodial interrogation is unnecessary.
Jaswinder Singh and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Monitoring Committee order for demolition, holding that only the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to entertain such challenges as per its prior directions.
Mosin v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder, holding that conviction solely on an uncorroborated extra-judicial confession is unsafe without a complete chain of corroborative evidence.
Daulat Ram College Society v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the University of Delhi’s resolution requiring affiliated colleges to send 50% excess names for governing body approval is ultra vires and violates fundamental rights under Articles 19(1)(c) and (g).
Union of India & Anr v. Satnam Singh
The Delhi High Court held that applying for political asylum abroad does not constitute an activity prejudicial to India's sovereignty and integrity under the Passport Act, and thus cannot justify denial of passports.
Union of India v. M/S Steel Authority of India Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the Railways Claims Tribunal award holding the railway liable for shortage of goods during transit despite 'said to contain' booking and loading at private siding.
Dalip @ Ballu v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 POCSO based on the credible testimony of the child victim despite absence of internal medical examination and minor contradictions.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Shambhuji
The Delhi High Court held that civil suits claiming damages and injunctions for wrongful acts by municipal authorities are maintainable despite the availability of statutory appeals against property tax assessment orders.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Shambhuji
The Delhi High Court held that civil suits for damages and injunctions arising from municipal property tax assessments are maintainable despite the existence of statutory appeal remedies under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.
A v. S
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s interim maintenance award based on minimum wages and held that maintenance liability persists up to the date of withdrawal of the dissolution petition.