Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Ombeer Singh Parmar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that seniority cannot be granted retrospectively before joining the cadre and directed revision of the seniority list in line with the Supreme Court's ruling in K. Meghachandra Singh.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Manohar Lai
The Delhi High Court upheld the reinstatement of a driver terminated for non-disclosure of a pending family dispute-related criminal case, emphasizing that termination requires objective consideration of all relevant factors as per Supreme Court precedents.
Suresh Kumari v. Registrar of Companies
The Delhi High Court directed Orris Infrastructure to hand over possession of completed flats to homebuyers who paid it directly, affirming that TCSPL lacks rights over the property and that claims of TCSPL-paying homebuyers must be pursued in insolvency proceedings.
Rama Alagh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld probate of the first Will dated 31.01.1989, rejecting the second Will dated 16.06.1992 as forged, emphasizing the burden on the propounder of a subsequent Will to prove revocation and genuineness.
Manju & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of compensation, holding that the deceased was not a bona fide passenger but had jumped in front of the train, negating entitlement under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
Vikram Yadav v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a prisoner’s writ petition granting furlough despite prior delay in surrender, accepting counsel’s failure to communicate as a reasonable explanation.
Dr. Chandna Shekhar v. State N.C.T of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to a doctor in absence of prima facie evidence linking her to alleged offences of conducting ultrasound and administering abortion pills in a POCSO case.
Narender Kumar v. State GNCTD of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an accused is entitled to copies of all documents filed with the chargesheet, including supplementary chargesheets and CDRs, to ensure effective defence and fair trial.
Naveen Kumar v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a murder case under Section 302 IPC due to the gravity of the offence and advanced trial stage despite minor contradictions in witness testimonies.
Prity Kumari alias Priti Kumari v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner who returned the scooty and refunded money, subject to cooperation with investigation and furnishing bond.
Sifarish Khan v. The State (Govt of NCT)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner due to lack of credible evidence linking him to the offence beyond disputed vehicle ownership and investigative lapses.
Rehman Aftab Alam v. Salma Bano
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to allow further cross-examination, holding that no illegality or bias was shown to warrant interference or case transfer.
Syed Amin Choudhary v. Life Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court remanded the revision petition to the NCDRC for fresh consideration after it was dismissed on a misconstruction of the petitioner’s claim for interest from the date of entitlement under an insurance policy.
Niranjan Tiwari v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a POCSO case due to material contradictions in the victim's testimony and failure to examine independent witnesses, thereby rebutting the presumption of guilt under Section 29 of the Act.
Arpan Alias Babloo v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged custody, trial delay, and clean antecedents, applying Article 21 rights over statutory bail restrictions.
Najir Hussain v. State Through SHO Special Cell
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a drug trafficking accused despite commercial quantity recovery, emphasizing prolonged custody and fundamental rights over statutory bail restrictions under the NDPS Act.
Warm Forgings Pvt Ltd v. Reckon Industries Ltd
The High Court allowed the petitioner to lead one defense witness after closure of evidence subject to affidavit filing and costs, directing the Trial Court to record evidence and dispose of the suit.
The Oriental Ins. Co. Ltd. v. Kamla Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay penalty under Section 4A(3)(b) of the Employees’ Compensation Act if an additional premium for employee liability is paid under the insurance policy.
M/S SHELLZ INDIA PVT. LTD. v. M/S HBD PACKAGING PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's petition to take on record a delayed written statement filed within 120 days, imposed costs for delay, and directed the trial court to avoid unnecessary adjournments.
Sh Rajesh Kumar Sharma v. Rajesh Gupta and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the NCDRC's discretionary condonation of delay in filing a consumer appeal, dismissing the petition challenging the order under Article 227 for lack of illegality or perversity.