Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Aman Kumar Yadav v. State & Ors.
The Court held that an adult woman’s choice to live with her parents must be respected and dismissed the petition seeking her production and release.
Tapasi v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed recording of the minor victim's statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. and custody determination by the Child Welfare Committee in a kidnapping and sexual assault case, disposing of the habeas corpus petition with these directions.
Suraj Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges under Sections 302/34 IPC against the petitioner, holding that sufficient material existed to presume common intention at the charge framing stage.
Veena Khurana & Ors. v. Aman Verma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including medical expenses paid by the claimants, affirming that just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act includes all pecuniary damages incurred.
Akash Attri v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed constitution of a fresh Review Medical Board in accordance with applicable guidelines after quashing the challenged medical examination report.
Naveen v. Akshma Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order by dismissing the tenant's belated application for leave to contest, applying the dual test for condonation of delay under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Rakesh Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for wilful suppression of a prior arbitration petition filed on the same subject matter, holding that parallel proceedings are impermissible and mandatory disclosure is required.
Lachhman Singh v. Kavita Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a road tax receipt is not a valid permit for plying a goods vehicle in Uttar Pradesh, upheld the insurance company's liability to pay compensation, and allowed it to recover the amount from the owner without fresh proceedings.
Tannu Chawla @ Tarun v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case based on circumstantial evidence, citing procedural lapses, doubts in prosecution's case, and prolonged incarceration.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Krishan Chander and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs.37.8 lakh compensation based on a notional income of Rs.25,000 with future prospects, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum.
Amit Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Baby Gavya v. Maxfort School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the right of an EWS student to admission through a computerised draw of lots under the RTE Act and directed the school to admit and provide all related benefits.
Juber Chaudhary v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a university to provide the petitioner a hearing before deciding on his non-admission due to alleged indiscipline, emphasizing the right to a reasoned and fair disciplinary process.
Shibendra Narayan Guha v. Commissioner of GST & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and clear notice, modifying the cancellation date to the Show Cause Notice date instead of an earlier retrospective date.
Rahul Gupta v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the 90-day time limit for filing written statements under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC is directory and condoned delay caused by counsel’s serious illness, setting aside the trial court’s order striking off the defence.
Rohit v. Justice V. Kameswar Rao & Saurabh Banerjee
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a BSF constable for unauthorized absence, holding that the disciplinary action was justified and judicial interference was unwarranted.
M/S VAANI ENTERPRISES v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX NORTH DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed deemed cancellation of GST registration from the date of last application upon compliance with procedural requirements under Section 29 of the GST Act, allowing the petitioner to furnish further information and permitting continued tax investigations.
Dropti Devi v. Ram Pyari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaintiff's partition suit as barred by prior withdrawal without liberty, limitation, and res judicata under CPC, emphasizing finality and barring vexatious litigation.
Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs facilitation of clinical trials and supply of rare disease therapies, clarifies customs duty exemption on imported medicines, and mandates expeditious clearance to ensure timely treatment.
Babli v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition for production of a missing minor but directed the State to file monthly investigation progress reports and produce the minor if traced.