Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Satish Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the charge sheet does not render it incomplete and does not entitle accused to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC.
Mayapuri Bearing Dealers Association Regd. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition by unauthorized occupants challenging eviction and possession orders after the original lease was cancelled and eviction orders attained finality under the Public Premises Act, 1971.
Chander Singh Khatana and Anr v. Deputy Conservator of Forest and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed fresh demarcation and restrained the Forest Department from further demolition of petitioners' boundary wall pending final orders in a forest land boundary dispute.
Ankush Gupta v. Arun Kumar Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a bona fide family settlement embodied in a Memorandum of Understanding, holding it binding on parties who admitted signatures and enjoyed benefits, thereby dismissing the Plaintiff's challenge and decreeing ownership as per the settlement.
Inder Pratap Singh Akoi v. Shri Hari Mohan Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a consent decree of specific performance, holding that a non-consenting party not bound by the decree may pursue independent claims without being barred under Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC or Section 96(3) CPC.
Mohd Haris Pasha & Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the ESSE 2023 answer key, holding that courts should defer to expert opinions when two plausible answers exist and not interfere absent palpable error.
Oriental Insuarce Co Ltd v. Ram Devi & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce the interest rate on compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum in a motor accident claim filed after an 18-year delay, upholding the maintainability of the claim petition.
Guru Bhagat Brar v. Department of Forest and Wildlife & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Conservator of Forest to adjudicate the petitioner's land boundary dispute with the Forest Department before any coercive demolition, granting interim protection and permitting repair of demolished boundary walls.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sarvesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce interest on compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum due to an 18-year delay in filing the motor accident claim petition, while upholding the petition's maintainability.
M/S SKYLINE ENGINEERING CONTRACTS (INDIA) PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that tax dues quantified by a taxpayer's undisputed written communication and recovery notice under Section 87 qualify for eligibility under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, and rejected applications must be preceded by an opportunity of hearing.
Vidhu Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order refusing to quash the 2019 HR Policy and dismissed the petition challenging the denial of Permanent Commission to a woman officer, affirming limited judicial review over executive service policies.
M/S LA LAGOS SANTE HOSPITALITY PVT LTD v. M/S SURIDHI COMMERCIAL INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS
Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator’s interim order directing removal of unauthorized signages violating contractual terms and modified maintenance charges, dismissing the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.
Musarrat v. Asif Khan
The Delhi High Court dismissed a transfer petition seeking to move a custody case on grounds of alleged judicial bias, holding that unsubstantiated apprehensions do not justify transfer under Section 24 CPC.
Maheshwari Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed eviction of son and daughter-in-law from a senior citizen’s property under the Senior Citizens Act for ill-treatment and non-maintenance, emphasizing the Act’s welfare purpose over property title disputes.
Vinay Nirwan & Ors. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Abhay @ Kaku v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC sexual assault case, emphasizing the impact of delay, prior conduct of the prosecutrix, and the rebuttable presumption under Section 29 of POCSO at the bail stage.
Vinod Nagar v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that a co-accused's disclosure statement without corroboration is insufficient to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Raghav Awasthi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to restrict media speculation about intelligence officers, emphasizing judicial restraint and the government's authority over national security matters.
Gopesh Mehrotra and Ors. v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Union Cabinet's 2005 decision to transfer administrative control of UCMS to GNCTD, dismissing petitions opposing the takeover and emphasizing limited judicial interference in executive policy decisions.
Sunita Datta v. The Sukhi Pariwar CGHS Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's cooperative society membership claim due to non-compliance with statutory procedures and dismissed the writ petition challenging the arbitration award and tribunal orders.