Delhi High Court
81,413 judgments
Sandeep & Ors. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 341, 342, 365, and 34 IPC based on settlement between parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice in non-heinous offences.
Ramdhari Shah v. State
The Delhi High Court held that while the appellant was rightly convicted for possession of commercial quantity of ganja under NDPS Act, he was entitled to benefit of sentence already undergone due to the conspiracy among accused.
Delhi Gram Vikas Panchayat v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging delays in allotment of alternative land under a welfare scheme, holding that identical issues were already adjudicated and monitored in earlier petitions and no vested right to allotment exists.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Jangli Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the Government's appeal dismissing a delayed writ petition for allotment of alternative residential plot, emphasizing laches, closure of application, and the clean hands doctrine.
Rose Valley Hotels and Entertainments Limited v. The Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging a PMLA adjudicating authority's order, holding that alternate statutory remedies must be exhausted before invoking constitutional writ jurisdiction.
Rose Valley Hotels and Entertainments Limited v. The Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging a PMLA adjudicating authority's order, holding that alternate statutory remedies must be exhausted absent exceptional circumstances.
Deendayal @ Naresh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC based on a full settlement and familial reconciliation, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while emphasizing cautious exercise in serious offences.
Dr. Amit Choudhary v. Union Public Service Commission
The Delhi High Court directed UPSC to communicate reasons for non-declaration of the petitioner’s interview result after his candidature was cancelled for non-submission of the Detailed Application Form, emphasizing the need for transparency and natural justice.
Union of India v. Jagdamba Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing full pay and allowances during suspension for an employee acquitted on benefit of doubt in a criminal case, rejecting the petitioner's reliance on departmental circular to deny back wages.
Rajender Singh v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner's case for alternative land allotment on equal footing with his similarly placed sibling.
Rakesh Chaudhary v. Beena Devi (since deceased) through her LRs
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to defend the suit after depositing 75% of mesne profits awarded, directing expeditious trial and adjudication of possession and damages claims.
Shashi Bala Verma v. Secretary (Education), Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide on the petitioner’s entitlement to ACP and MACP pay scales within two weeks, recognizing the petitioner’s lawful claim and ordering timely compliance.
Dinesh Kumar v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that constructions prior to June 2014 in an unauthorized colony are protected under the Special Laws Act, but directed the Municipal Corporation to remove unauthorized constructions and encroachments occurring thereafter and to ensure compliance through designated officials.
Atul Jain v. Amber Joshi & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions alleging dishonour of post-dated cheques as satisfied upon respondents submitting fresh cheques and providing binding assurances to honour all obligations under the Settlement Agreement.
Ishan Education Research Society v. National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
The Delhi High Court upheld NCMEI's revocation and denial of minority status to educational institutions established by a society that failed to prove genuine establishment and administration by a notified minority community.
Subhash Chand v. MCD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and condonation of delay application filed by MCD, holding that delay was not sufficiently explained and suppression of material facts disentitled the respondent from relief, affirming reinstatement with full back wages to the petitioner under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Umed Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the petitioner’s removal from CISF service due to violation of natural justice in non-supply of documents and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry.
Ramesh Nagar & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the basis of a matrimonial settlement between the parties, applying inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC after a prima facie assessment of the case.
Shashi v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld a murder conviction based on credible single eyewitness testimony despite absence of forensic evidence and minor procedural discrepancies.
Rajesh Khanna v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the old Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is unpaid or possession not taken, and mere deposit of compensation in treasury does not constitute payment.