Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
BRG IRON & STEEL CO. PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court held that status holders under the Foreign Trade Policy are exempt from furnishing bank guarantees for Advance Authorization in excess of entitlement, setting aside the DGFT's demand for such guarantees.
St. Columba's School v. Lt. Governor of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the State cannot compel private unaided minority schools to admit 20% EWS students and provide free education, as it infringes their constitutional rights under Article 30(1).
M/S. Punjab Stainless Stell House & Anr. v. Smt. Sangeeta Kedia
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment to a leave to defend application to include subsequent events wholly satisfying the landlord's bonafide need, clarifying that such amendments are permissible despite the inflexible 15-day statutory period.
Suresh Gupta v. SEBI & Anr
SEBI correctly declined jurisdiction over off-market private share transfers involving an unregistered entity, and civil courts retain jurisdiction over such private contractual disputes.
Ramesh Chander v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Disability Act does not mandate promotional reservations for persons with disabilities in Group A and B posts, upholding the government's policy restricting such reservations to Group C and D posts.
Omveer Shehrawat v. Usha Rani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against a family court order directing him to pay maintenance to his wife and minor child, emphasizing the husband's duty to disclose income and the wife's right to reasonable maintenance.
Ramesh Chander v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Disability Act does not mandate promotional reservations for persons with disabilities in Group A and B posts, upholding the government's policy restricting such reservations to Group C and D posts.
Malti @ Manti & Ors. v. Abdur Rehman & Anr.
Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by adding 30% for future prospects and increasing loss of consortium to Rs.1 lakh for a deceased aged 40 years.
Sudesh Kohli & Ors. v. Ram Gopal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, an insurer must pay full compensation to third party claimants despite policy limits and can recover excess amounts from the insured owner and driver.
M/S Andhra Cement Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner Central Excise, Guntur
The Delhi High Court held that limitation for appeal against BIFR orders begins from receipt of certified copy, not mere knowledge, and upheld AAIFR's dismissal of delay condonation application, emphasizing natural justice and proper communication.
State v. Patrick & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a heroin trafficking case due to serious doubts arising from inconsistent forensic reports and failure of the prosecution to prove possession beyond reasonable doubt.
Sh. Mohd. Shakir Hussain v. Smt. Aamna Begum
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order decreed due to the tenant's failure to file a leave to defend application within the statutory 15-day period, reaffirming that no condonation of delay is permissible under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Surya Kant Watharkar v. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interim relief for issuance of a trade license cannot be granted in a suit where no final relief for such issuance is claimed, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's order.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Dariyab Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's order granting a workman retrospective promotion and pay scale as Garden Choudhary from the year of his panel, dismissing the Municipal Corporation's challenge.
M/S M P State Co-Op Oilseed Growers Fedration Ltd v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award due to unexplained 128-day delay in re-filing after Registry objections, holding that such delay cannot be condoned under the strict limitation regime of Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Farukh @ Koyal & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to inconsistencies and lack of reliable evidence.
State v. Ravi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused in a child sexual abuse case due to contradictory victim testimony and lack of corroborative evidence.
Dharmender Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Dharmender Kumar for murder based on credible eyewitness testimony, corroborated medical evidence, and lawful recovery of the weapon, dismissing his appeal.
Sandeep v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside murder convictions due to insufficient evidence proving homicidal death, holding that the deceased's death could have been suicide and acquitting the accused accordingly.
Sandeep v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted accused of murder charges in a dowry death case, holding that circumstantial evidence did not exclude the possibility of suicide and benefit of doubt must be given to the accused.