Delhi High Court
81,413 judgments
Ravi Dutta v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Suraj Bhan v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR for offences under IPC based on a bona fide compromise between parties before framing of charges, subject to payment of agreed amounts and withdrawal of related proceedings.
Amit Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.
M/S U.K.IMPEX v. SH. DHARAMVEER BAITHA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer’s appeal against the compensation awarded to an employee injured in a factory accident, holding that no substantial question of law arose and the employer-employee relationship was established.
Najreen Bang & Ors v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs arising from a neighborly dispute over loud music following an amicable settlement, subject to costs payable by the petitioners.
Regional Provident Fund Commissioner v. Siel Foods and Fertilizer Industries & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that employees of third-party transport contractors are not employees under the Employees Provident Fund Act, and the principal party is not liable for provident fund contributions or bonus for such workers.
Avtar Singh v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that accused declared Proclaimed Offenders cannot benefit from bail and refused to transfer the investigation to CBI, disposing of the petitions accordingly.
Anil Kumar Khanna and Ors. v. The Indian Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that mesne profits are payable from 1.2.1980 till delivery of possession despite the Supreme Court granting time to vacate, rejecting the defendant's plea of merger and limitation under Order 20 Rule 12 CPC.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. KANTA DEVI & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for loss of dependency in a motor accident claim, affirming the use of the deceased’s age for multiplier and inclusion of future prospects in income assessment.
M/S OSWAL GREENTECH LIMITED v. ANTRIKSH BHAWAN FLAT OWNER & OCCUPANT WELFARE SOCIETY(REGD.)
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition as the petitioner chose not to press it following subsequent developments.
State of Tamil Nadu v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing the charge-sheet against an IPS officer deployed with the UN Peacekeeping Mission, holding that she was duty-bound to comply with the Ministry of Home Affairs' directions despite the State Government's recall.
Mirza Islam Baig & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning of accused under Sections 323/341/325/452/34 IPC, ruling that summons can be issued on prima facie material without detailed scrutiny of contradictions at the summoning stage.
Lalita Kumari v. Union of India
A candidate promoted on relaxed eligibility criteria is entitled to seniority and pay fixation but not to arrears of pay from the date juniors were promoted.
Ajit Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that physical standards for direct recruits do not apply to LDCE promotion candidates and directed CRPF to consider the petitioner eligible for promotion despite not meeting the direct recruitment height criteria.
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE v. ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION; ACN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY v. ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The Delhi High Court upheld AICTE's refusal to grant approval beyond the Supreme Court-mandated deadline, emphasizing strict adherence to the time schedule for educational institution approvals.
Mange Ram v. Mahesh Sharma
The court dismissed the petition in default and for non-prosecution due to the petitioner's failure to comply with court orders and absence at the hearing.
Ludhiana Improvement Trust v. M/S. Mapletree Property & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award directing refund of amounts paid under a contract based on clear admissions, affirming that such awards can be passed under Section 31(6) of the Arbitration Act even if the parent agreement's validity is disputed.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. P.O. Labour Court- VIII & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of an employee is not an industrial dispute, invalidating the Labour Court's jurisdiction to adjudicate the suspension reference and setting aside the award.
Uma Shankar Sitani v. Veni Mehta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, affirming that ₹25,00,000 received was a loan from the respondent, not advance rent, and upheld the decree for repayment with interest.
Rama Pandey v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that female government employees who become mothers through surrogacy are entitled to maternity leave under Rule 43 of the Central Civil Services Leave Rules, interpreting 'maternity' to include commissioning mothers in light of scientific and social developments.