Delhi High Court
72,805 judgments
Rohit Kuthiala & Ors v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the summoning order in a matrimonial offence case, holding that jurisdiction and merits are to be decided at trial and the Magistrate's discretion in summoning must be respected.
Salman Jameel & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of 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 in a matrimonial dispute.
Joginder Khatri @ Gollu & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 365, 348, 506, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited v. Prasar Bharti & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging revised license fees for FM infrastructure sharing, directing disclosure of reasons and allowing the petitioner to comply and later challenge the decision through appropriate proceedings.
Saleem v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of robbery under Sections 393/34 IPC, considering the stage of trial, examination of the complainant, and absence of risk of tampering with evidence.
Kanta Kohli through LR v. Mukesh Kohli
The Delhi High Court set aside a decree based on erroneous finding of HUF existence, allowing the appeal and permitting fresh proceedings regarding disputed properties.
Naveen Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a medical fitness order, directing the petitioner to first seek a review by the prescribed Medical Board before approaching the court.
S Jayakumar Nair v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by an Army personnel seeking pension enhancement, directing him to approach the Armed Forces Tribunal as the appropriate forum.
Chatter thru LRs v. Financial Commissioner of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded the dispute over mutation order knowledge to the Collector for factual determination of limitation, emphasizing strict adherence to Section 67 of the Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954.
Palogix Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Railway Board's Circular disbanding terminal charges applies only to Railway-owned terminals and does not affect private freight terminals operating under the PFT Scheme, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.
YU TELEVENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED v. TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL) AND ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed prosecution proceedings under Section 340 CrPC for inadvertent false statements in contempt appeals, holding that deliberate intent to mislead is essential for perjury prosecution.
State Transport Authority and Anr v. Pushpinder Singh Malik and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging a CAT interim order restraining disengagement of temporary ex-servicemen employees, holding that delay and abuse of process warranted dismissal.
Dr. Sanjiv Mahajan v. UPSC
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory nature of statutory recruitment qualifications and held that the UPSC rightly declined to relax eligibility criteria in favor of a candidate lacking the requisite qualification at the relevant time.
V.K. Kapoor v. The Central Board of Secondary Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement penalty imposed on a CBSE employee, holding that the Ad-hoc Disciplinary Authority had duly applied its mind and procedural fairness was maintained.
State v. Ram Chander Shah
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application for condonation of delay and the leave to appeal petition due to insufficient grounds and procedural delay without bona fide explanation.
Abhishek v. Puneet Khatri @ Vicky & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that tribunals must seek clarification and allow further evidence before dismissing claims on incomplete affidavits.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Adesh Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld 25% contributory negligence of the deceased in a motor accident claim but recalculated compensation by excluding future prospects and adjusting pension, partially allowing the insurer's appeal.
Food Inspector v. Ram Niwas Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against acquittal in a food adulteration case, holding that substantial variation between analytical reports rendered the sample non-representative, precluding conviction.
Kanhaya Lal v. The Management of M/S Swantantra Bharat Mill
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful transfer of a badli worker within the same mill without prior notice under Section 9A, dismissing claims of victimization and unfair labor practice.
Entertainment Network (India) Ltd v. HT Media Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of an interim injunction in a trademark passing off suit, holding that prior use of the mark by others and incomplete pleadings precluded grant of ad-interim relief.