Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Confederation of Delhi Industries and CETP Societies v. The Special Commissioner of Industry Cum Appropriate Authority, CETP and Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed a notification transferring CETP societies for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and violation of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with law.
MD Parvej Alam v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not legally required to disclose criminal cases registered against him for offences committed as a minor, and suppression of such facts cannot justify departmental inquiry or disqualification from service.
Kuldeep v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a prison punishment imposed without issuing a mandatory show cause notice, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards under prison laws.
Naresh Kumar and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges under Section 307 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and the inherent powers to quash charges should be exercised sparingly.
Bhanumati v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of government accommodation allotment and penalty for illegal subletting, holding that acceptance of penalty and non-challenge of appellate order bars re-agitation of the issue.
Deepak Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual offence provisions following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Jai Bhagwan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under the SC/ST Act for lack of credible evidence and failure to consider enquiry reports, emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to apply judicial mind before issuing process.
Chiranjivi Pradhan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not obliged to disclose juvenile criminal cases when applying for service, and dismissal for suppression of such information is unsustainable under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Birender Kumar v. Imperia Structures Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed reference of the dispute to arbitration under DIAC, rejecting the unilateral arbitrator appointment clause as unworkable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Radico Khaitan Limited v. Nargesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator through DIAC to resolve disputes arising from unpaid invoices where the arbitration clause was defective.
HBL Power Systems Limited v. Ultra Mega Power Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award on warranty claims for defective batteries, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
State v. Jai Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to material contradictions, unexplained delay, and lack of corroboration, emphasizing the prosecution's burden to prove foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt.
Surender Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a father seeking custody of his adult married daughter, affirming her right to personal liberty and choice.
Th. Genlianmang v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Departmental Promotion Committee lawfully considered the petitioner's penalty in denying promotion, dismissing the writ petition challenging the rejection order.
Shaviya Sharma v. Squint Neon & Ors.
The Delhi High Court recognized the harms of Doxing and directed removal of objectionable tweets and disclosure of subscriber information to protect the Plaintiff's privacy and enable legal recourse despite absence of specific statutory provisions.
Kunwarpal v. State Through SHO, P.S. Special Cell
Charges against the petitioner under the NDPS Act were quashed due to lack of grave suspicion, as mere CDR connectivity and inadmissible co-accused statements were insufficient to frame charges.
Narender Singh v. Prachi Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing the Husband to pay Rs. 1,00,000 per month interim maintenance to the Wife, rejecting his claim of lower income and concealment of assets.
Ayan Ansari v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that custody of a minor sexual assault victim in Habeas Corpus proceedings must prioritize the child's welfare and directed the Child Welfare Committee to consider the petitioner's custody application accordingly.
Raj Kumar Kukreja v. Principal Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to lack of reasons and opportunity to be heard, emphasizing objective satisfaction and procedural fairness under Section 29(2) of the CGST Act.
Rupinder Singh Bedi & Ors. v. Department of Forest and Wildlife & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed fresh demarcation with petitioners' participation before any demolition on disputed forest land, emphasizing protection of property rights and use of scientific methods.