Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Manjinder Singh Sirsa v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Special Courts constituted to try cases against MPs/MLAs have jurisdiction over criminal cases involving former legislators, even if the alleged offences were committed after they ceased to be legislators.
Jitendra Virwani v. Santosh Kumar Garg
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against a decree for recovery of ₹71.86 crores under a Non-Solicitation Agreement, holding the suit maintainable under Order XXXVII CPC with interest awarded from the due date.
Sanjay Kumar Verma v. Planning and Infrastructural Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court lacks jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act when the arbitration clause designates Patna as the seat of arbitration, and the petition is dismissed accordingly.
Ashish Jain v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that a registered conveyance deed cannot be unilaterally rescinded on the ground of a typographical error and directed the DDA to sanction the building plan permitting 25% commercial use as per MPD 2021.
Deepak Kumar Sony v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a visa fraud case after investigation completion and settlement with complainants, imposing conditions to mitigate flight risk.
Union of India & Ors. v. Suneel Kumar
The Delhi High Court exempted a candidate from the Physical Efficiency Test requirement in a Khalasi recruitment after holding that the test lacked reasonable nexus with the job and the candidate's candidature was wrongly cancelled on signature grounds.
Shantala Palat v. Jayakumar Menon
The Delhi High Court modified a family court order to make overnight visitation rights conditional on the minor child's willingness, emphasizing the child's welfare and consent in custody matters.
Devender Kumar Bhandari v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to consider the petitioner's writ petition as a representation and restrained demolition of property alleged to be forest land pending its disposal within a stipulated time.
Rahul Dilip Shah v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Look Out Circular issued against Rahul Dilip Shah, holding that the LOC was lawfully issued by the Bureau of Immigration at the instance of the Economic Offences Wing, Mumbai, and that the court had jurisdiction to entertain the petition.
Ravish Chander & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging MACPS provisions, affirming that financial upgradation under MACPS is limited to the immediate next higher grade pay and is not a functional promotion, consistent with Supreme Court precedent.
Bhagwati Devi through L.Rs. Pramod Kumar v. Sh. Balraj Singh Chopra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the acquittal under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the complainant failed to prove a legally enforceable debt and the respondent successfully rebutted the presumption of liability.
Pradeep Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for penetrative sexual assault on a child based on credible victim testimony despite medical evidence of an intact hymen, but reduced his sentence from twenty to twelve years.
Ajay Kumar v. Uma
The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance and dismissed the petition to quash domestic violence proceedings, clarifying that consideration of Domestic Incident Report is mandatory only if filed by a Protection Officer or Service Provider under the DV Act.
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sajjanpati @ Sajna & Ors.
The High Court set aside MACT awards and remanded for fresh inquiry, holding that if a vehicle was stolen and driven with a fake number plate, neither owner nor insurer is liable for compensation.
Hari Mohan Sharma & Ors. v. C.S.R Poultry Research & Breeding Farms & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed applications to set aside a 2019 compromise decree in a specific performance suit, holding that alleged forgery and fraud claims known earlier cannot be belatedly raised to invalidate the decree.
Smt Shashi v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking custody of minor children for lack of jurisdiction and absence of illegal custody, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-2 v. M/s BT Global Communications India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue’s appeal, holding that the revisional jurisdiction under Section 263 cannot be invoked merely due to difference of opinion and upheld the assessee’s entitlement to deduction under Section 80IA despite license migration.
Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed immediate provision of free treatment for children with rare diseases, mandated fund release and regulatory transparency, and upheld the State's obligation to ensure uninterrupted access to essential medicines.
BS Rajesh Agrajit v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to disqualify cooperative society members from voting or contesting elections for non-payment of annual subscription dues, holding that no valid Board Resolution supported such disqualification and that judicial interference in ongoing elections is unwarranted.
Pawan Verma v. Sardar Manmohan Singh
The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s conditional leave to defend in a summary suit for cheque dishonour, emphasizing the discretionary nature of imposing deposit conditions and limited scope of interference under Article 227.