Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
M/S KISAN CONSTRUCTION CO.-HISAR v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a construction contract containing an arbitration clause.
Ravi @ Sachin v. Smt Shikha
The Delhi High Court modified the maintenance amount payable by the husband, holding that maintenance must be based on realistic current income and that mere capability to earn does not bar maintenance entitlement.
The State of GNCT of Delhi v. Toshib Alias Paritosh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused in a sexual offence case where the prosecutrix voluntarily retracted allegations in a Section 164 CrPC statement, emphasizing the evidentiary value of such statements at the charge stage and issuing directions to prevent misuse of victim compensation schemes.
Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that victims have no right to copies of acquittal orders by Juvenile Justice Boards due to statutory confidentiality and no appeal rights, affirmed existing victim support mechanisms, and confirmed availability of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres in Juvenile Justice Boards.
Minor S v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court reiterated and reinforced procedural safeguards and institutional responsibilities to ensure timely medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for minor rape victims, emphasizing coordinated action by Medical Boards, CWCs, and investigating officers.
Shri Sumit Sharma v. Smt. Navita
The Delhi High Court set aside a Family Court order directing maintenance without accounting for salary deductions related to government accommodation and remanded the matter for fresh determination considering all financial factors and caregiving responsibilities without gender bias.
Shantha Ramakrishna v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of a retired university employee, holding that failure to opt out of CPF before the cut-off date deemed her covered under GPF, entitling her to pension benefits despite delay in filing the writ petition.
Shashi Ranjan Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of an enrolled Army recruit under the Army Act falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal and transferred the writ petition accordingly.
Ramacivil India Construction Pvt Ltd v. NBCC India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory 120-day period for filing a written statement in commercial suits cannot be curtailed by e-filing time restrictions, allowing the defendant's delayed written statement to be taken on record with condonation of delay.
Jitender v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Sections 354 and 451 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing him on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, emphasizing rehabilitation and social reintegration.
Biswabijoyee Panigrahi v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that setting aside of a disciplinary penalty entitles the employee to consequential benefits despite issuance of a fresh charge memo post-retirement, directing restoration of pay and promotion benefits.
Ram Dayal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that seniority must be fixed based on merit at initial appointment, not delayed appointment or confirmation dates, and directed correction of the petitioner's seniority accordingly.
OM 9 Square City Pvt Ltd v. Rail Land Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the Rail Land Development Authority to consider the petitioner’s approved development plans expeditiously with a personal hearing and issue a speaking order, despite objections and arbitration clause, as the agreement did not require land handover prior to plan consideration.
Shivam Pandey v. ICICI Bank Limited and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking reversal of disputed bank transactions, holding that the petitioner voluntarily authorized the transfers with OTP authentication and the bank followed RBI-mandated procedures, absolving it of liability.
Sehrawat v. Kuldeep
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of a candidate whose candidature was arbitrarily cancelled due to a pending FIR that did not result in trial or conviction.
Mohnish Sehrawat v. Izhar Ul Hasan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's petition, holding that a termination order without Lieutenant Governor's approval and contrary to Tribunal directions is invalid.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. DR. ANJNA GANJOO
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of leave salary for sanctioned child care leave with interest on delayed payment, modifying the period based on official records.
Central Provident Fund Commissioner v. Sh Ali Roshan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting pension revision and promotion benefits to an employee whose ad hoc service was delayed due to postponed DPCs, relying on the precedent set in Rajkumar's case.
Harish Vats & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Part-Time Vocational Teachers are entitled to annual Dearness Allowance increases as per government notification, directing prospective implementation from 2026 while denying retrospective relief.
Saroj Rani v. Sumit Saluja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interim injunction restraining unauthorized construction and creation of third-party interests on disputed property pending trial.