Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Balkishan v. Amarjeet Kaur & Ors.
The High Court upheld the trial court's order impleading respondent No.5 as the legal representative of the deceased, dismissing the petitioner's challenge on grounds of erroneous impleadment and delay.
Pearl Sharma v. Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld CBSE's scheme mandating compulsory Mathematics and Science for private students, ruling no discrimination arises from allowing Patrachar Vidyalaya students different subject options, and declined judicial interference in academic policy.
A.K. Asthana v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL directing finalization and implementation of guidelines protecting children's identities in media and legal proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Act framework.
University College of Medical Sciences Karamchari Union v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL seeking autonomous status for a medical college by directing authorities to consider the grievances as a representation and pass orders within six weeks.
SMT v. Krishan Kalra
The Delhi High Court upheld the lower courts' finding that the respondent has a right of common passage over the entire 9 feet wide passage adjoining both parties' properties as per the original sale deed clause.
Fatima v. National Zoological Park
The Delhi High Court held the National Zoological Park strictly liable for the death of a visitor mauled by a tiger due to inadequate safety measures and awarded compensation to the victim's family.
M/S BONN NUTRIENTS PRIVATE LTD. & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside a three-year blacklisting order against a bread manufacturer for failing to provide reasoned findings addressing the manufacturer's defense, holding that principles of natural justice require reasoned and fair administrative decisions.
Rajesh Sethi v. Kartar Singh Gandhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate decree granting possession to the plaintiff holding better title supported by documentary evidence, dismissing the defendant's appeal based solely on oral claims.
Deshraj v. UPSC
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order dismissing a disabled candidate's challenge to recruitment criteria, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of post-advertisement Government Notifications and eligibility under the Persons with Disabilities Act.
Achyut Kumar Sharma v. J.V.G. Finance Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a claimant seeking to set aside a court-ordered auction sale in company winding up proceedings, holding that the claimant failed to prove ownership and was barred by res judicata and limitation.
Formosa Plastics Corporation USA v. Ashok Chauhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a part-heard execution petition by a judge not assigned the matter as per the roster was a jurisdictional error warranting suo moto correction under CPC to uphold judicial discipline and prevent injustice.
Dev Kant Kamat @ Debu v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for attempt to murder and related offences based on credible injured witnesses' testimony and medical evidence despite absence of independent witnesses and recovery of weapon.
Pritam Dewan v. Rashmi Khanna
The Delhi High Court held that a Hindu widow’s life interest in property granted by will does not automatically ripen into absolute ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, where the will and family settlement clearly create a limited estate.
Anil Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a BSF employee for slapping a superior officer, holding the punishment disproportionate and ordering reinstatement with conditions but without back wages.
Surrender Kumar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a disciplinary inquiry is vitiated if the Inquiry Officer acts as both prosecutor and adjudicator without appointing a Presenting Officer, violating natural justice principles.
Bhuwan Chandra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted pay scale benefits and pay protection to the petitioner promoted as Overseer in BRO, following the precedent set in Ghanshyam Vishwakarma's case.
Sohan Lal Kapoor v. Central Reserve Police Force & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed notional promotion and payment of consequential benefits to a reinstated CRPF constable, emphasizing entitlement to parity with juniors and allowances payable as a matter of right.
Gopal v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for robbery under Sections 392/34 and 397 IPC due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, particularly on the issue of identification.
Lt. Col Vibhav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Army posting order, holding that attachment periods do not exclude posting tenure and acceptance of posting estops later challenge.
Sharad Tiwari v. Lt. Governor and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging amendments to the Municipal Corporation Act and directed timely fund release and salary payments, holding no grounds existed to quash the statutory provisions.