Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Rakesh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Prashatn Chauhan v. University of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to admit a candidate provisionally selected for LL.B. despite delayed declaration of SOL results, holding the University cannot penalize students for its own administrative delays.
Dalip @ Janu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 395 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served by the appellant, ordering his release upon payment of fine.
National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed refund of stamp duty to the highest bidder after cancellation of a land sale due to Committee's error, holding that limitation for refund runs from cancellation date and applying restitution principles.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Rajinder Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld CAT’s order directing reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by a government employee for emergency treatment at a non-empanelled hospital, emphasizing the right to self-preservation and the need for clear guidelines on vague policy terms.
UOI and Anr. v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing promotion of an SC candidate from his eligibility date, holding that SC/ST candidates promoted on merit must be adjusted against unreserved posts and MACP benefits do not substitute actual promotion.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Pradeep Kumar Biswas
The Delhi High Court held that without specific statutory provisions or proven equivalence, parity in pay scales alone does not entitle an employee to a higher pay scale, setting aside the CAT's order granting higher pay to an Automobile Engineer.
Saleem Qureshi v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a father for raping his minor daughter, holding that absence of semen does not negate penile penetration when supported by credible victim testimony and medical evidence.
Union of India v. Dalip Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing aggregation of service across Railway units for LDCE eligibility despite transfer on request with bottom seniority.
Dr. C.P. Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld retrospective seniority and promotion of deputationists absorbed into the Forensic Science Laboratory, dismissing a direct recruit's challenge to the seniority list.
Shri Sukhbir Singh and Ors. v. Gaindo Devi and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld a family settlement under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, dismissing the claim of a married daughter’s heirs to ancestral property on the ground of valid relinquishment evidenced by mutation records and oral testimony.
Shubh Gulati & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the government's decision to exclude India's participation in Soft Tennis at the 2014 Asian Games, holding that such policy decisions are not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SAS v. NAKUL BAJAJ & ORS
The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte injunction restraining defendants from unauthorized use and sale of Christian Louboutin's trademarked luxury goods online, affirming protection against trademark infringement, passing off, and violation of publicity rights.
ML KARIR v. THE NATIONAL SMALL INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a cut-off date for eligibility under a contributory post-retirement medical insurance scheme and dismissed the petition seeking reimbursement of medical expenses incurred prior to inclusion.
M L Hans v. Kiran Devi
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's eviction petition under the Rent Control Act, holding that tenant's admission of notice receipt suffices and the tenancy was residential, warranting eviction for non-payment of rent and acquisition of alternative premises.
PNB Housing Finance Ltd v. Ms. Pinky Aggarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon finding a valid arbitration agreement and timely petition, directing disputes to arbitration.
State v. Rajpal @ Raju & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a kidnapping and robbery case, holding that contradictions in witness testimonies and non-examination of key witnesses justified the trial court's decision.
Workmen Working as Malies in Horticulture Department, MCD TH: Hospital Employees Union v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Delhi High Court held that Malis working in MCD hospitals are entitled to Hospital Patient Care Allowance retrospectively, setting aside the Industrial Tribunal's restrictive award.
Ashwani Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the SSC cannot introduce fresh interview cut off marks after recruitment has commenced if not prescribed in the advertisement, and directed selection based on aggregate marks without such cut off.
National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the invalidation of land sale transactions executed in violation of a binding court injunction, confirming the Committee's authority to set aside such sales and restore possession.