Delhi High Court
82,660 judgments
Sher Singh Dagar v. Secretary Labour GNCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte Labour Court award for lack of proper service of summons and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity to both parties.
G.S. Gaini & Ors. v. Sanjay Chiripal
The Delhi High Court held that criminal proceedings based on unaccepted Special Audit Reports cannot be quashed at the summoning stage and that prior sanction for prosecuting public servants under Section 197 CrPC is to be considered at the charge framing stage.
J. Khushalani v. Badarpur Thermal Power Station and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of a minor penalty of withholding two increments on an employee under NTPC CDA Rules, holding that the procedure for minor penalties was correctly followed and the penalty was not a major penalty requiring a full inquiry.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Prof. Kaushal K. Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' recusal plea against the Bench, holding that expression of preliminary views in interim orders does not constitute bias warranting recusal absent a real likelihood of unfairness.
Neena Mohini Williams and Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the Government must specifically apply its mind under Section 17(4) of the Land Acquisition Act before dispensing with Section 5A inquiry rights, and failure to do so renders the acquisition invalid.
Neena Mohini Williams and Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the Government must specifically apply its mind under Section 17(4) of the Land Acquisition Act before excluding Section 5A rights, and failure to do so renders the acquisition invalid.
Neena Mohini Williams and Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the Government must specifically apply its mind under Section 17(4) before excluding Section 5A objections in emergency land acquisition, and quashed acquisition proceedings lacking such application.
Neena Mohini Williams and Anr v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the Government must specifically apply its mind under Section 17(4) of the Land Acquisition Act before dispensing with Section 5A inquiry, and failure to do so invalidates the acquisition.
Pankaj Shandilya v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process.
Anil Saini v. Vikesh Kumar Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, rejecting the petitioner's claim of no debt and unproven loss of cheque, affirming liability for cheque dishonour.
Mohit Dhawan & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Raj Baldev & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the principles under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Pradeep @ Pradeep Kumar & Ors. v. State (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a full settlement between parties, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Satwant Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Tarun Chopra & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & 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 inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Gulab Singh v. Sher Singh
The Delhi High Court held that subsequent events affecting the landlord's bona fide requirement must be considered in eviction proceedings, setting aside the dismissal of the tenant's leave to defend application.
Riyazuddin & Ors v. Saira (Widow) & Ors
The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend in an eviction petition under the DRC Act, holding that prior litigation history and ownership of multiple properties must be considered before declining leave on bonafide requirement grounds.
Sunita Nayyar v. Director of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to act on substantiated complaints of harassment and poor conditions in a school within six weeks, ensuring compliance with the Delhi School Education Act and Rules.
Gaynesh P. Soti v. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee placed in charge of a higher post is entitled to 1/10th of the basic pay of that post under Rule 31(i) of the University Non-Teaching Employees Rules, even without formal appointment.
Manoj Malhotra v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual employee is entitled to payment only for the period authorized by competent authority and dismissed the claim for payment beyond the contract expiry without formal extension.