Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Nrupalbhai Narendrabhai Shah v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of the petitioner’s discharge application under Section 227 Cr.P.C., holding that a prima facie case was made out and the matter must proceed to trial.
Mishra and Gitika Dixit v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR alleging rape and criminal intimidation, holding that a prima facie case exists and inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C must be exercised sparingly after charge-sheet filing.
Rajeev Kumar v. Central Information Commission
The Delhi High Court held that a PhD thesis is subject to disclosure under the RTI Act unless clear evidence shows its disclosure would harm commercial interests, and ordered Jamia Millia Islamia University to provide access to the thesis.
Union of India v. Kanwaljit Deol
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting senior IPS officers parity in apex pay scale with juniors appointed to higher pay scale posts, emphasizing the primacy of seniority and equivalence of posts in pay determination.
Amarjeet Singh Chatha v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that proceedings under Section 340 Cr.P.C. for false evidence cannot be initiated based on unsworn complaints or applications before cognizance and evidence, dismissing the petition seeking such action.
Angelina Hrang Than San v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the petitioner involved in smuggling commercial quantity of cocaine, holding that reasonable grounds existed to believe her guilty under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Piyush Dahiya v. Delhi Sports School
The Delhi High Court held that mid-process alteration of admission criteria by a State sports school was arbitrary and directed revision of the merit list based on original criteria, upholding principles of fairness and legitimate expectation.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Bharat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, holding that triple riding without helmets does not constitute contributory negligence and upheld the full compensation awarded for 100% permanent disability in a motor accident claim.
Farida Aliyeva v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that personal gold jewellery worn by a foreign tourist is exempt from seizure under the Baggage Rules, 2016 and quashed the Customs detention proceedings.
Parvez Ahmed v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Respondents to convene the Departmental Promotion Committee within three months to fill the long-vacant Vice Principal post, emphasizing the legal obligation to hold DPCs regularly as per DoPT instructions and Supreme Court precedent.
M S CIENA COMMUNICATIONS INDIA PVT LTD v. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS IMPORT & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that the Revenue Department cannot insist on provisional assessment of imported goods when a CESTAT order classifying the goods and granting exemption is not stayed, despite pendency of a Supreme Court appeal.
Santosh Jha & Anil Kumar Jha v. Salma Deshmukh & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree restoring possession to the Plaintiff under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, holding that possession, not title, is decisive in such suits filed within six months of dispossession.
M/S VOS TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT. LTD. v. THE PRINCIPAL ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL & ANR.
The Delhi High Court clarified the authority of officers initiating Customs adjudication and upheld statutory timelines mandating conclusion of proceedings within prescribed periods, holding that delay alone is not a ground for quashing without prejudice.
Madan Pal Gupta & Anr. v. Maya Devi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that urbanization notifications under Section 507(a) of the 1957 Act render DLR Act proceedings non est only if the notification predates the rights and proceedings, setting aside the Single Judge's order and remanding for fresh adjudication.
Mir Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that co-owners of jointly acquired land are entitled to equal enhanced compensation awarded to any co-owner, directing payment of enhanced compensation to the petitioners at par with other co-owners.
Anuraag Jasraaj Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the opening of the sealed cover and restoration of the petitioner's seniority for promotion after quashing of disciplinary penalty, restraining further promotions until compliance.
Gayatri Jain v. Sahil
The Delhi High Court held that major married children can be considered dependents for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, reducing the personal expenses deduction to one-third and enhancing the awarded compensation.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Naveen Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the award of compensation for a motor accident victim despite delay in FIR registration and confirming the negligence of the driver and the disability assessment.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd v. Interio International P Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment and permanent injunction against defendants using a deceptively similar trademark 'OMRA' on pharmaceutical products, affirming trademark infringement and passing off with costs awarded to the plaintiff.
Union of India & Ors. v. Amar Rana
The High Court quashed a Tribunal order for failing to consider individual facts and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication applying established legal principles.