Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Deepanshu @ Fun v. State (Govt of NCT, Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a premeditated murder case at an advanced trial stage, emphasizing strong prima facie evidence and the need to protect trial integrity.
Naresh Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Court held that DoPT OMs on seniority fixation apply to Inspectors (Accountant) appointed by direct absorption under Recruitment Rules 2012 but not to those appointed by merit-based absorption under Recruitment Rules 1999.
Dr. Ashish Prasad v. Satender Khari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against police for initial non-filing of status report after the police filed an untraced report accepted by the Magistrate Court.
Nira Garg v. Om Prakash Grover
The Delhi High Court condoned a 445-day delay in refiling a revision petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the limitation period as three years under Article 137 of the Limitation Act and limited trial to the issue of alternate accommodation availability.
Mehima Nanda & Anr v. Amritpal Nanda & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint in a partition suit to challenge a Sale Deed and unregistered Will, holding that limitation commences from knowledge of documents and the amendment does not alter the suit's nature.
Ashok Kumar Das and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioners' pending representations within two weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Union of India v. M/S NKB Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award was barred by limitation as the period after dismissal by a court without jurisdiction is not excludable under the Limitation Act.
Ravinder Kumar Luthra v. Election Commission of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court remitted the petitioner’s challenge to a transfer order back to the Central Administrative Tribunal to consider his entitlement to exemption under the DOPT Office Memorandum for caregivers of disabled dependants, while continuing the interim stay on the transfer.
Sumitra v. Ganga Ram and Others
The Delhi High Court held that succession to agricultural land vested before the 2005 Amendment to the Hindu Succession Act is governed exclusively by the Delhi Land Reforms Act, and dismissed the suit for partition as barred by law under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Siddhant Kumar v. Mayank Malik
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing a written statement in a non-commercial civil suit, emphasizing the discretionary power of courts under Article 227 CPC to balance procedural timelines with substantive justice.
Mishra, Adv. Major Anish Muralidhar, Army v. Sub TIFC Reji TV Retd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired serviceman despite conflicting medical opinions, relying on the Supreme Court precedent in Dharamvir Singh.
Divya v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disqualification from CAPFs Assistant Commandant recruitment on grounds of anemia, holding that prescribed medical fitness standards must be met at initial or review examinations and subsequent medical reports cannot override official findings.
Vivek Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for withdrawal of resignation under service rules can be relaxed due to COVID-19, directing reconsideration of the petitioner's application on merits.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex JWO Om Narayan Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension to a discharged Air Force personnel, affirming the presumption of service connection and placing the onus on the employer to disprove entitlement.
Ashish and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed disclosure of AFCAT test question papers, answer keys, and response sheets to ensure transparency and fairness in evaluation, while mandating similar relief for other candidates.
Ritesh Kumar v. Sudershan Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition challenging eviction for bona fide need, holding that the landlord's need was genuine, the tenant raised no triable issue, and delay in filing was condoned.
Sita Ram v. Sudershan Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition challenging eviction under bona fide need grounds, condoned delay in filing, and upheld the landlord's ownership and genuine requirement of the premises.
Madan Mohan v. Sudershan Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant on landlord's bona fide need under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding no triable issue was raised and tenant estopped from disputing landlord's title.
Maj Gen Virendra Kumar Jain v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal enhancing land acquisition compensation to Rs. 21 lacs per acre as per Supreme Court directions but denied interest for delay.
Ramjas School Anand Parvat Senior Wing v. Archna Chugh
The Delhi High Court upheld that suspension of employees by recognized private schools without prior or timely approval of the Director of Education under Section 8(4) of the DSE Act is illegal, dismissing the school's appeal.