Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Aaftab Amin Poonawala v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed jail authorities to allow the petitioner eight hours out-of-cell time daily while ensuring his security by solitary confinement at night, balancing prisoner rights with security concerns.
Nitin Solanki v. The Chairman, Staff Selection Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh independent medical examination for the petitioner challenging his disqualification on grounds of coloured blindness, holding the Board's opinion final and binding.
Zakir Hussain; M/s Zum Zum Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd. v. Sunshine Agrisystem Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and allowed the parties to initiate fresh arbitration proceedings.
Malt & Leaf Hospitality Pvt. Ltd v. Aggarwal Hotels Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the lease covered only the built-up area and not the adjoining green area, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Sunil Kumar Rajwanshi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative transfer of an IRS officer on valid grounds despite the petitioner's challenge alleging malafide and violation of transfer policy, dismissing the writ petition with costs.
Parvesh & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections on the ground of amicable settlement between closely related parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Rahul and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 307 IPC, holding that serious offences against society cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise between parties during investigation.
Lokesh Sapra & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, 354, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Yogesh Gupta & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Sh. Anil Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction orders against petitioners holding unauthorized occupation of DDA land, ruling that payments accepted as damages do not confer tenancy or licensee rights under the Public Premises Act.
Capt. Kunal Khajuria & Anr. v. Major General Sudhir Mohan (Retd.) & Ors.
The court held that the defendant propounding a Will that challenges intestate succession must lead evidence first to prove the Will's validity, dismissing the defendant's application to have the plaintiff lead evidence first and rejecting objections to exhibiting the original Will.
Kuldeep Singh Sahani & Ors. v. Government of NCT & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging closure of roads in Sarojini Nagar redevelopment, holding they are internal roads not public streets, and upheld the administrative approvals and limited scope of judicial review in policy decisions.
Jyoti Jadaun @ Renu Jadaun and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and trial against husband's family members in a matrimonial dispute due to vague allegations, reaffirming the power to prevent abuse of criminal law under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Om Prakash and Ors. v. Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by employees of educational institutes under DSGMC for non-payment of salaries, holding that statutory remedies under Sections 32 and 33 of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1971 must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
M/S SHREE SHYAM ENTERPRISES v. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal beyond its expiry under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Kawaljeet Singh & Ors. v. Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of writ petitions seeking 6th CPC benefits and challenging lay-offs, holding that an efficacious alternative remedy under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act precludes writ jurisdiction except in exceptional circumstances.
Ankit Kumar v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging IRCTC's tender conditions for onboard catering services, holding that MSE exemption from EMD applies only to procuring contracts and that last-minute challenges without satisfying technical criteria are barred by delay.
M/S PERFECT TRADER v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's GST cancellation application within two weeks, holding that statutory timelines must be reasonably construed but adhered to avoid undue delay.
M/S BRIJBIHARI CONCAST PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTOR GENERAL DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF GOODS AND SERVICES TAX INTELLIGENCE MEERUT ZONAL UNIT
The Delhi High Court directed the Competent Authority to dispose of the petitioner's objections to provisional attachment under Section 83 of the CGST Act within two weeks, granting a personal hearing opportunity.
M/S Technology Next v. Principal Commissioner of Customs, ACC Import
The Delhi High Court directed the Customs adjudicating authority to expeditiously dispose of the reassessment proceedings with a personal hearing, emphasizing non-retroactive application of notifications and procedural fairness.