Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
S. Raju Aiyer v. Jawahar Lal Nehru University and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the findings of sexual harassment against the petitioner and the penalty of compulsory retirement, dismissing challenges to the enquiry's fairness and authority of disciplinary bodies.
Akhilesh Kumar Mishra v. Benjamin David Billington
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquittal in a narcotics case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove recovery and possession beyond reasonable doubt, and upheld the trial court's order giving benefit of doubt to the accused.
Zafar Umar Khan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court upheld conviction for terrorism funding under POTA and arms possession, admitted confession despite procedural lapses, but reduced sentence considering mitigating factors.
Maya Devi & Anr. v. Jai Singh Tomar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' second appeal holding that their suit challenging a 1976 relinquishment deed was barred by limitation and the amended Hindu Succession Act did not apply retrospectively.
Pankaj Kumar Jha v. The Chief of the Army Staff and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a validly recorded severe reprimand under the Army Act, holding that the petitioner’s delay in contesting the punishment precluded relief.
Harjinder Pal Singh v. Ravinder Singh Anand
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to set aside an ex parte decree under Order 37 Rule 4 CPC due to delay, lack of sufficient grounds, and the defendant's status as a Proclaimed Offender, thereby upholding the decree for recovery based on dishonoured cheques.
Captain Kersy Ratonsha Driver v. NEPC India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 19 CPC, a suit for damages can be filed in Delhi where the wrongful act's effect occurred, despite the order originating in Bombay, affirming Delhi Courts' territorial jurisdiction.
Star India Pvt. Ltd. v. Piyush Agarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining defendants from commercially disseminating contemporaneous cricket match updates without license, recognizing common law protection against unjust enrichment while balancing public interest and freedom of speech.
GNCT OF DELHI v. BHOLLA DUTT SHARMA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that personnel in the Wireless Section of the Delhi Fire Service are not entitled to pay scale parity with Delhi Police personnel due to significant differences in duties and statutory status, setting aside the Tribunal's contrary order.
UOI v. RK Singh
The Delhi High Court held that correcting the source of power cited in a charge sheet post-retirement does not invalidate disciplinary proceedings, and quashed the CAT order allowing a fresh charge sheet.
S. K. JAIN v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-XI, NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that interest at 12% is payable on seized cash for the period of delay in release after completion of income tax assessment under section 153A.
Upendernath Bhardwaj v. Yogender Nath Bhardwaj & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn on the appellant's request, advising amendment of the plaint for better case establishment, without commenting on merits.
M/S RELIANCE CAPITAL LTD v. RAJ GANGWANI & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed the decree-holder to withdraw execution petitions after partial payment and loan revival, vacating the attachment order.
Mohd. Parviz Sonij v. Respondent
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking compensation for electrocution injuries, holding that disputed factual issues preclude adjudication under Article 226 and such claims must be pursued in appropriate civil proceedings.
Vivek Kochher & Anr. v. KYK Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn on the appellants' request, leaving the question of law open for trial.
DFSIGN DIALOGUES INDIA PVT LTD v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition with the condition that no coercive action be taken against the petitioner pending the decision of a third Judge resolving a difference of opinion between Division Bench Judges.
Nina Khanna v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at the initial stage merely on the ground that cheques were issued as security when the issue is disputed and must be decided by the trial court.
Sh. Baldev Saran Gumber & Ors. v. Indian Road Construction Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
Employees of a sick PSU who accepted voluntary retirement benefits cannot claim pay revision, and financial incapacity of the employer bars such claims, leading to dismissal of the writ petition.
Har Pyari v. Geeta Mishra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that sufficient opportunities were given to the appellant to lead evidence, and no substantial question of law arose to interfere with concurrent findings of fact.
NTPC LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court quashed notices under Section 148 reopening income tax assessments, holding that no failure to disclose material facts existed and the reopening amounted to an impermissible change of opinion.