Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Madan Mohan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an appointment order attains finality only upon communication to the appointee, and the ACC lawfully superseded its earlier appointment recommendation before such communication, directing fresh consideration of the petitioner’s appointment.
Sh. Dina Nath Through His Legal Heirs v. Sh. Manohar Lal Kapoor
The Delhi High Court upheld a bonafide necessity eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, ruling that children living separately are family members and absence of alternative accommodation justifies eviction.
Ganga Mahesh Katihar v. Sudarshan Khanna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order closing the petitioner's evidence after multiple adjournments and failure to produce evidence in a suit for possession.
M/S TEXMACO LTD. v. CH.RAMSWAROOP WRESTLING CLUB
The Delhi High Court held that subsequent registration of a plaintiff society during the pendency of a suit cures the defect of filing the suit by an unregistered association, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's order.
Satyawan v. Dharam Pal
The High Court upheld the dismissal of a possession suit where the appellant failed to prove ownership, emphasizing that ownership is essential even if not specifically contested.
DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. M/S K.G. ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that changes in shareholding or directorship of a lessee company do not amount to transfer of leased land and do not attract unearned increase charges under the lease or guidelines.
Vinod Kumar v. Raj Watt
The Delhi High Court disposed of the tenancy petition by consent, allowing the petitioner to occupy the premises until 31.10.2016 subject to payment of rent, arrears, and utility charges.
Mukesh Meena v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a Junior Engineer for accepting a bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, modifying the sentence but affirming that statutory presumption and corroborative evidence suffice to prove guilt despite partial hostility of the complainant.
Geeta Kumar v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court held that a legal heir and occupier is entitled to an independent water connection without a no objection certificate from other heirs, directing the Delhi Jal Board to grant the connection in accordance with statutory provisions.
Government of NCT Delhi v. Narender Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision that past service in a public sector undertaking must be counted for ACPS/MACPS benefits upon absorption by the Government, rejecting GNCTD's denial of such benefits.
Islam v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted accused in a robbery case due to unreliable identification and doubtful recovery evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proper Test Identification Parade and independent witnesses during recovery.
Anil Verma v. CBI
The Delhi High Court suspended the sentences and granted bail to appellants convicted of corruption charges, emphasizing the binding nature of an arbitration award and lack of evidence of illegal gratification.
Anil K. Aggarwal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that courts have judicial discretion to appoint any person as Commissioner for recording evidence and are not restricted to appoint only registered Notaries under the Notaries Act, dismissing the petition challenging such appointments.
Dinkar Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court admitted a PIL challenging statutory provisions that provide direct appeals to the Supreme Court from specialized tribunals, holding that such provisions effectively curtail the High Courts' constitutional power of judicial review under Articles 226 and 227, raising substantial constitutional questions.
Mithilesh Kumar Pandey v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking government assistance for preservation of Dr. Ambedkar's artifacts in a private museum, holding no legal obligation exists and the proper forum is the Bombay High Court at Nagpur.
M.K. Balakrishnan v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking general release of life convicts after 14 years, holding that remission is discretionary and cannot be granted as a matter of right or by blanket court directions.
ACTION COMMITTEE UNAIDED RECOGNIZED PRIVATE SCHOOLS v. LT. GOVERNOR OF DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court restrained respondents from issuing fresh Nursery admission notifications pending judgment to preserve the efficacy of ongoing writ petitions.
Tarjeet Singh Walia v. Nirmala Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of bonafide necessity of the landlord's son, holding that the ground floor shop was genuinely required for business and the first floor was not suitable alternative accommodation.
Jahangir @ Ikka @ Ibrahim v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dacoity based on credible eyewitness identification and corroborative evidence despite contradictions and absence of recovery of stolen property.
Jahangir @ Ikka @ Ibrahim v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for dacoity under Sections 395/397 IPC based on credible in-court identification despite minor contradictions and absence of recovery of stolen articles.