Delhi High Court
73,320 judgments
Hukamdin @ Chote Lal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 308 and 452 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.
Ankit Jain & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Renu Goel v. Ganga Dass
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRCA, holding the landlord's bona fide need to expand his dhaba business and accommodate family members as genuine and lawful.
Shri Rajender Kumar Duggal & Anr v. Sanjog Bedi
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlords' eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the tenant's accommodation was not reasonably suitable for the landlords' bona fide residential need.
Mukesh Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ petition as withdrawn due to non-disclosure of prior proceedings but granted liberty to pursue claims for pay and allowances through appropriate legal channels.
Tej Pal Singh v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted one-day parole to the petitioner to attend his niece's marriage due to pending parole application and imminent event.
Azharuddin & Ors. v. State Govt of N.C.T of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process and secure ends of justice.
Rahul Saini & Ors. v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences in matrimonial cases.
R.K. Rametra & Anr. v. Prakash Chand Kaushik
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for possession of vacant land is not barred under Section 50 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, as such land does not constitute 'premises' under the Act, affirming civil court jurisdiction.
Nitin Pahuja v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a grievous injury case under Section 326 IPC, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and injuries sustained by the victim.
Aniruddha Panda v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a BSF constable for molesting a minor girl, affirming the sufficiency of consistent victim and medical evidence and limiting judicial review to procedural and legal errors.
Sanadhan Swimming Club and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that election disputes involving factual questions and lacking dispute resolution mechanisms in society rules must be challenged by civil suit, not writ petition, and dismissed the petition challenging the DSA election as not maintainable.
Ram Kumar Kaushik v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a retired government employee is entitled to medical reimbursement irrespective of the timing of health scheme membership, directing the government to pay the petitioner’s medical expenses with interest and costs.
DR. SHIVENDRA KUMAR SINGH & ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the Medical Council of India to complete reassessment and recognition of post-graduate medical seats within specified timelines, protecting students' rights against undue administrative delays.
S D Wadhwa v. CPIO O/O Registrar, Cooperative Societies, N. Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the CIC's decision to drop penalty proceedings under Section 20 of the RTI Act, holding that information seekers or their counsel lack locus standi in such proceedings and penalty imposition is discretionary.
M/S PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner, authorized under a concession agreement with DMRC, has the right to charge parking fees on the property, and SDMC cannot restrain such collection without statutory authority.
Saurav Kumar & Ors. v. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
The Delhi High Court held that successful completion of the CSIR PGRPE programme confers eligibility but not a vested right to appointment as Scientist 'C', requiring candidates to compete as per recruitment rules.
Sanjay Walia v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of probate petitions as not pressed following a family settlement, binding parties to its terms and directing withdrawal of related civil proceedings.
Director General NCB West v. Rahul Tomar
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of writ petitions challenging the personal appearance direction of the Director General before the Central Administrative Tribunal and observed that the Tribunal may waive such appearance upon application.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Anupam Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order holding that Business Studies qualifies as an elective subject under Recruitment Rules, thereby validating the respondent's eligibility for appointment as TGT (Social Science).