Delhi High Court
65,687 judgments
Ranveer Singh v. N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act for non-prosecution does not bar subsequent trial under IPC offences on the same facts under Section 300 CrPC, as no trial took place and the offences have different ingredients.
S.S. Gosain v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the valid absorption of a deputationist as Accountant in NHRC, rejecting retrospective application of Recruitment Rules and procedural objections raised by junior employees.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S PCL-STICCO (JV)
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting additional payment for a drainage layer as a variation item not covered under the original contract BOQ, rejecting NHAI's challenge on limitation and contract interpretation grounds.
Union Public Service Commission v. Khetrabasi Biswal & Anr.
The High Court held that while the Reviewing Officer's positive assessment is significant, courts cannot substitute themselves for promotion committees and remanded the matter for reconsideration by a Review DPC.
Shri Ramesh Kumar and Ors. v. The Director of Education and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only petitioners who can prima facie establish employment with the school are entitled to protection under the Delhi School Education Act, dismissing the writ petition for others claiming employment through a society or agency.
Sunil Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for serious offences due to denial of legal aid during trial, remanding the case for a fair retrial with legal representation.
Pawan v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 308 and 323 IPC for assault causing grievous injuries during a Lohri celebration, while reducing the sentences considering the injury severity and circumstances.
Yogender v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Amit Kumar Gupta v. Indian Oil Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a resignation without a specified date is effective after the notice period, cannot be withdrawn thereafter, and set aside the costs imposed on the appellant while upholding the validity of his resignation.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shri Raja Ram Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for permanent disability with 50% addition for future prospects and enhanced interest rate to 9% per annum in a motor accident claim.
ICICI BANK LTD v. JITIN SEHGAL
The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's petition under Article 227 to appoint a receiver over a hypothecated vehicle to protect its security interest during a loan recovery suit, clarifying the court's pragmatic powers under Order 40 Rule 1 CPC.
Simarpreet Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners in a cheating complaint arising from a tenancy dispute, holding that criminal intent must be established at trial and the matter prima facie appeared civil in nature.
Paramjit Mann v. State
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of cheating and dishonour of cheques after considering substantial deposit of disputed amount and undertaking to cooperate with investigation.
Sunil Kumar v. Surender Kumar & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC if it discloses a cause of action on its face, and the court cannot consider defence or extraneous documents at this stage.
HAKEEN HARBANS SINGH; NEW ERA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION v. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions seeking expedited consideration of appeals for grant of recognition by the NCTE based on the respondent's undertaking to decide and upload the order within a specified timeframe.
Universal Sompo Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Santosh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing compensation for contributory negligence and enhancing interest, while emphasizing adequate compensation for injuries and future treatment in motor accident claims.
th January, 2017 SUNITA RAJU & ORS. ..... Petitioners Through Mr. A. K. Trivedi, Advocate v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court upheld the finality of CAT orders directing pay fixation at par with juniors, ruling that denial of such benefit violates Articles 14 and 16 and ordering payment of arrears with interest.
Sh. Hari Kishore Sharma v. Chief Secretary, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a contractual employee and appointment of deputationists from government organizations does not violate the principle against substitution of contractual employees and dismissed the petition seeking continuation of contractual employment.
Ashish Bharti v. Meeta Sachdev
The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's maintenance order under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, directing a thorough reassessment of both spouses' incomes and expenses after examination on oath, and granted interim maintenance pending final decision.
Ashish Bharti v. Meeta Sachdev
The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court's maintenance order under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act for improper income assessment and remanded the matter for detailed examination of parties' finances and reassessment of maintenance.