Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Union of India v. Kamal Kumar
The Delhi High Court condoned a 139-day delay in filing government appeals against SAFEMA orders, holding that bona fide procedural delays with genuine efforts justify condonation of delay.
Ex. Constable Shiv Chand v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a CRPF constable for unauthorized vehicle use, holding the penalty disproportionate and modifying it to stoppage of increments, emphasizing the doctrine of proportionality in disciplinary actions.
V.P. Sharma v. Director of Education and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after 16 years challenging termination by a linguistic minority school, holding the termination valid and the petition barred by delay and laches.
Praveen @ Chootu v. State
The High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR under Section 363 IPC as infructuous since the accused and prosecutrix were married, living together, and the criminal proceedings had ended in acquittal.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court mandated strict adherence to procedural safeguards under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act for refund adjustments, directed correction of systemic TDS data errors, and emphasized taxpayer rights to fair communication and interest on delayed refunds.
Surender Krishan Seth v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape based on credible testimony of a partially mentally challenged victim corroborated by medical evidence, rejecting the appellant's plea of false implication.
Tejpal Singh Saathi v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a forgery and inheritance dispute case, emphasizing the primacy of pending civil proceedings and cooperation with investigation.
Celestial Knits & Fabs Pvt Ltd v. M/S Atlantis Innovations & Others
The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary settlement agreement between parties during suit pendency and decreed the suit accordingly under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC.
Corporate Aircraft Funding Company LLC v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a mortgagee's irrevocable power of attorney and international convention rights compel DGCA to deregister an aircraft despite ongoing customs duty evasion investigations by DRI.
Dr. Anup Kumar Srivastava v. State Thr. CBI
The Delhi High Court held that urgent investigation and arrest under the exception in Section 6(A)(2) of the DSPE Act do not require prior Central Government approval, dismissing the petition challenging CBI proceedings against a Joint Secretary level officer.
Mohd. Ashraf v. State of the NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 363 IPC for kidnapping but modified the sentence to the period already served by the appellant, considering the prosecutrix's voluntary accompaniment and age.
B.S.E.S. Rajdhani Power Ltd. & Anr. v. Kolmet Builders
The Delhi High Court held that failure to comply with procedural requirements in issuing inspection reports and show cause notices invalidates tariff reclassification orders and that multiple electricity connections in the same name for distinct premises cannot be clubbed for higher tariff absent specific regulations.
Mahender v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against conviction for armed robbery and illegal arms possession due to non-prosecution after he had served the sentence.
Vir Pratap Singh v. UOI and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking compassionate employment based on forged documents and delayed claim, affirming that such appointments are exceptions to equality rights and must be timely and genuine.
Ramdhani v. State, NCT Govt. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction but modified his sentence to the period already undergone, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC due to good conduct and unavailability of Trial Court records.
Suraj v. State (G.N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for kidnapping and rape but modified the sentence under Section 376 IPC to the period already served, considering the prosecutrix was a consenting party who married the appellant.
United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Kuldeep and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded to unmarried siblings of a deceased bachelor as dependents in absence of parents, emphasizing social realities and lack of contrary evidence.
B.S.E.S. Rajdhani Power Ltd. & Anr. v. Kolmet Builders
The Delhi High Court held that failure to comply with procedural requirements in delivering inspection reports and show cause notices invalidates tariff reclassification orders and that multiple electricity connections in the same name for distinct premises cannot be clubbed for higher tariff absent specific regulations.
Gurjit Singh v. Registrar (General) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that medical expenses of a retired judge's dependent are reimbursable notwithstanding non-membership in the health scheme, affirming the special constitutional status of judges.
Gupta and Gupta v. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAG's decision not to continue the petitioners as auditors of AICIL after one year due to non-fulfillment of policy criteria, dismissing the writ petition without granting relief.