Delhi High Court
35,797 judgments
Ramesh Chand & Anr v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking compensation for death in a railway accident, holding that the deceased was not a bona fide passenger and died due to his own negligence, not an untoward incident under the Railways Act.
Rani Dutta v. Babli Ghosh @ Sharmila Ghosh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, holding the Will validly executed and the appellant as absolute owner entitled to possession and injunction against respondents occupying the property on a terminated license.
Shahzad Khan & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' plea to restrain demolition of unauthorized constructions in an ecologically sensitive floodplain area, holding that such colonies in Zone 'O' are excluded from regularisation under the PM-UDAY Scheme and must be cleared to protect the environment.
N.V. Ramami v. The Government of Canada
The Delhi High Court held that a sole residential property exempt from attachment cannot be considered sufficient means to pay court fees, directing a fresh inquiry into the petitioner's indigency before proceeding with the appeal.
Sumit @ Pawan v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld jail disciplinary punishment against an inmate found in an inebriated state with positive drug test, rejecting belated medical explanation.
Sh Rajat Kumar & Ors. v. The State N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following a mutual settlement between the parties, holding that compromise in such cases can justify quashing criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
Mr. Dhan Mohan; Ms. Tanisha Bhatia; Mr. Atin Chadha; Ms. Munisha Chadha v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for an advocate accused of violent road rage causing grievous injuries, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and upholding law and order.
Ankit v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused involved in kidnapping for ransom and multiple serious offences due to the necessity of custodial interrogation and recovery of evidence.
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital v. Sangeeta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the respondent in continuous employment and entitled to compensation for illegal termination, dismissing the Management's challenge.
Mr. Vijay Kumar Dwivedi v. MCD OF DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside a demolition order for alleged unauthorized construction, directing the MCD to specify deviations and allowing the petitioner time to remove or regularize them before any coercive action.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. v. Swets Information Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of defendant no.11 and upheld the striking off of its written statement for failure to file the mandatory affidavit of admission/denial within the prescribed time despite due notice.
Shikhar Prasad v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Review Medical Board's decision declaring a candidate medically unfit for CAPF recruitment due to surgical removal of a testis, emphasizing limited judicial interference in specialized medical fitness assessments.
Taiho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. v. The Controller of Patents
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of a pharmaceutical patent for lack of proper identification of the known substance under Section 3(d) and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with opportunity to respond.
M.V. Omni Projects (India) Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the respondent-appointed Arbitral Tribunal for lack of valid waiver of Section 12(5) and directed appointment of a sole arbitrator in accordance with the contract arbitration clause.
Mr. Raktim Gogoi, Mr. Arveen Sekhon, Mr. Rishi Sehgal, Mr. Shivam Pal Sharma, Mr. Anuj Kr. And Mr. Ishaan Sahai v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that FEMA violations do not grant immunity from criminal prosecution under IPC or PMLA, upheld the validity of FIR registration and arrests, and emphasized compliance with procedural safeguards in arrests.
Dr R N Singh v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal against termination of a private institution employee, holding no substantial question of law arose and that termination under service rules without cause and without personal hearing was lawful.
Harpreet Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, and 34 IPC following an amicable and voluntary settlement between the parties, emphasizing the promotion of peace and harmony.
ST ANTHONYS BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL v. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND ORS
The Delhi High Court corrected a typographical error in its earlier judgment to clarify that the writ petition challenging a memorandum did not involve issues related to the 2014 Circular.
Asha Jain v. Sajjan Pasari and Anr
The Delhi High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a partition suit, holding that a valid probate of the deceased's Will precludes intestate partition claims and that properties owned by corporate entities or HUFs cannot be partitioned among individual heirs.
M/S Westan Electrical Appliances v. The Commissioner of Customs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed consolidated adjudication of customs classification issues under Section 17(5) of the Customs Act, 1962, allowing the importer a personal hearing and opportunity to reply before passing a speaking order.