Delhi High Court
80,866 judgments
Union of India v. A.K. Tiwari
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging reservation for SC/ST candidates in Passenger Guard vacancies, upholding the Central Administrative Tribunal's order and prior Division Bench ruling.
S.K. Rungta v. UOI and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of DDA's 2006 Policy restrictions on transfer of preferentially allotted plots, dismissing the petition challenging their applicability.
M/S S-CCI INDIA PRIVATE LTD & ANR. v. PREETAM SHRIVASTAVA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a civil suit as withdrawn following the plaintiffs' submission that a settlement had been reached with the defendants.
Bimla Tiwari & Anr. v. Siddhartha Shankar Tiwari
The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit for declaration and injunction as withdrawn because the plaintiffs were not in possession and did not claim possession, which is necessary for maintainability.
Neeraj Jain & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Nakul Beniwal v. State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable Section 307 IPC FIR on the basis of compromise and humanitarian grounds, clarifying the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in such cases.
Vinod Kumar v. Harpyari Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly registered Will, directing payment of stamp duty difference and refunding excess court fees to the petitioner.
State (NCT) of Delhi v. Vijay and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal, upholding conviction under Section 325 IPC for grievous hurt but rejecting culpable homicide charges due to death caused by septicaemia unrelated to the assault.
Ajit Singh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process.
Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. Ansal Land Mark Township (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that the second proviso to Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act applies retrospectively and protects the assessee from disallowance of expenditure where the payee has filed returns and paid tax.
Mohit Kumar v. Quality Printers Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's plea to hear the appeal on merits due to non-payment of court-imposed costs and lack of proof of financial incapacity, upholding the trial court's dismissal of the suit.
Sangeeta Chugh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for alternate plot allotment and directed the recommendation committee to reconsider the case after a personal hearing and passing a speaking order.
Mohd. Swaleheen v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing reconsideration of an alternate plot allotment application where the entire land was acquired, distinguishing the Supreme Court precedent relied upon by the respondent.
Rajiv Memorial Academic Welfare Society K.D. Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that before rejecting a new medical college establishment application, the Government must afford an opportunity of hearing, and struck down the application of proviso (d) to Regulation 8(3)(1) excluding such hearing in this context.
Ram Naresh Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court modified a dismissal penalty to compulsory retirement for a CRPF Head Constable, holding that the punishment was disproportionate to the misconduct proved and emphasizing the need for proportionality and procedural fairness in disciplinary actions.
The Tibetan Children’s Village School v. Karma Lama & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that adoption of a minor must comply with the Juvenile Justice Act and CARA guidelines, dismissed the respondents' application to take the child abroad pending proper adoption, and upheld the petitioner's locus to challenge the adoption decree.
Girish Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Raman Pal Singh Sarna & Ors v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Rajeev Gupta and Others v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Section 498A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Nisha Sharma v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The High Court declined to quash summoning orders under Section 482 Cr.P.C., directing petitioners to raise objections before the trial court at the framing of notice under Section 251 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the trial court's duty to apply its mind to prima facie case determination.