Delhi High Court
79,582 judgments
Ajay Pathak v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for dowry death under Sections 304B and 498A IPC, affirming that cruelty soon before death and the presumption under Section 113B Indian Evidence Act were established despite acquittal of other family members.
Vinay Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that medical expenses incurred for emergent treatment without prior authorization are reimbursable under Central Service (Medical Attendance) Rules, directing payment with interest.
Kashmir Chand Garg & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Jolly Singh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that failure to pay a settlement amount promised during pre-arrest bail proceedings does not justify cancellation of regular bail granted subsequently in a matrimonial dispute case.
Yogesh Dagar & Anr. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 306 IPC, holding that serious offences involving abetment of suicide cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a compromise between parties.
Akash Kumar v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
The Delhi High Court directed AIIMS to admit candidates to the M.Sc. programme based on merit despite delayed submission of qualifying exam proof, emphasizing fairness and meritocracy over rigid prospectus timelines.
Anshul Arora v. State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case under Sections 304A and 279 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
R.N. Srivastava v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded the petitioner's claim for pensionary benefits to the Central Administrative Tribunal for a reasoned order, emphasizing the need for parity with similarly placed persons and adherence to natural justice.
Prem Singh v. The General Manager, Northern Railway
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT's order that rejected the petitioner's compassionate appointment due to forged educational certificates.
Preetpal Singh Wadhwa v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court declined to quash an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act at a premature stage, holding that the petitioners have an alternate remedy to raise their objections at the trial court during framing of charge.
Commandant Rakesh Sethi v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an officer deputed on operational duty with approval cannot be denied promotion for non-fulfillment of Mandatory Field Service, directing restoration of promotion and benefits.
Delhi Jal Board v. Industrial Tribunal II & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order reinstating a workman with back wages for illegal termination without prior approval under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, emphasizing limited writ court interference.
Challenger Computers Ltd. v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that purchasing dealers are not required to reverse input tax credit absent selling dealers' adjustment of output tax and issuance of credit notes, and that Section 10(5) of the DVAT Act imposing reversal obligations is prospective, not retrospective.
Omvati v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288 and 304A IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties at the investigation stage, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Sanjeev Kumar & Ors. v. Registrar of Co-operative Societies & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to prepare and publish the electoral roll as mandated by the Delhi Cooperative Societies Rules, 2007, invalidates the election process and directed fresh elections after proper compliance.
Shiv Kumar Anand & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and harmonious living between husband and wife, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Aslam v. State
The Delhi High Court modified appellant Gulzar's conviction from Section 397 IPC to Section 392 IPC due to non-recovery of the weapon and ordered release of both appellants on the period of sentence already served.
Kewal Krishan Arora v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider the legal heir's affidavit and undertake expeditious action on the petitioner's request for substitution of his name in property records.
Rajeev Varshney v. Indian Road Congress & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an employee during probation for unsatisfactory performance, ruling that such termination is valid without departmental enquiry and not stigmatic, and that the meeting minutes authorizing termination were genuine.
Manushi Sangathan v. Govt. of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the North Delhi Municipal Corporation accountable for violating court orders by obstructing a public parking facility, accepted its apology, and mandated strict compliance mechanisms to prevent future lapses.