Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Raj Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, emphasizing the sparing exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Aditya Rao Gautam v. The State (Govt of NCT) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a proclaimed offender declaration does not prevent the accused from surrendering and seeking regular bail before the trial court.
All India State Bank Backward Classes Staff Union v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of two-year relaxation in promotion eligibility for SC candidates, holding that relaxation applies only if adequate eligible candidates are unavailable and that eligibility criteria must be complied with.
Supreme Infrastructure India Limited and Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of Supreme Infrastructure's tender bid due to failure to clearly establish eligibility and financial solvency as required by the tender conditions.
M/S SURYA ESTATES (P) LTD v. SATISH KUMAR BHARTI
The Delhi High Court upheld minority shareholders' membership rights, set aside oppressive cancellation of property agreements, and directed fair rent payments and board representation under sections 397 and 398 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Lalit Kumar Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that promotees are entitled to entry pay fixed for direct recruits under the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, and any detrimental pay revision requires prior show cause notice and opportunity to be heard.
Lalit Kumar Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pay of promotee Head Constables must be fixed at the minimum prescribed for direct recruits under the 6th CPC rules, and any retrospective pay reduction requires prior notice and opportunity to be heard.
Sanjeev Kumar v. CISF Through Its Director General
The Delhi High Court quashed the disciplinary penalty imposed on a CISF constable due to perverse findings unsupported by credible evidence and restored his pay and increments.
Patna Water Supply Distribution Networks Pvt. Ltd. v. United Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld its jurisdiction and dismissed the petition restraining invocation of a bank guarantee issued by a consortium member, affirming joint and several liability and the employer's right to encash the guarantee absent exceptional circumstances.
Soma Isolux Kishangarh Beawar Tollway Pvt Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court directed time-bound completion of safety tests and issuance of the Provisional Completion Certificate to enable toll collection under a highway BOT contract, while preserving parties' arbitration rights.
Amla Mazumdar v. Dinesh Shailender & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unauthorized publication of jointly owned copyrighted works, holding that no joint owner can exploit copyright without consent of all owners.
Union of India & Ors. v. Birendra Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order treating broken service period of reinstated daily wagers as duty for all purposes except back wages, entitling them to pay fixation, GPF continuation, and old pension benefits.
Mohan Murti v. Deutache Ranco, GmbH
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary suit decree against the defendant who admitted liability in writing, holding that leave to defend is refused where no substantial defence is disclosed and territorial jurisdiction exists if the defendant carries on business within the Court's jurisdiction.
R.N. Zutshi v. The Commissioner of Customs
This judgment concerns a batch of connected customs appeals heard by the Delhi High Court, with the detailed reasoning referenced in a related decision.
Jitender Yadav & Ors. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging IGNOU's conduct of D.El.Ed. examinations for lack of jurisdiction, directing petitioners to approach the Madhya Pradesh High Court where the cause of action arose and the issue was previously adjudicated.
Rajeev Sharma v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 448/420 and 448/511 IPC on the basis of a compromise between parties, applying the principles governing quashing under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajeev Sharma v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under Sections 448/420 and 448/511 IPC on the basis of a compromise between parties, applying the principles of inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.