Delhi High Court
29,282 judgments
Harminder Singh Bakshi v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the genuineness of a Will proved by secondary evidence but dismissed the probate petition due to concealment of material facts by the petitioner.
J K Tyagi & Anr. v. Jai Bhagwan & Anr.
The High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 468 IPC for forged affidavit, holding that mere forgery without dishonest inducement or wrongful loss does not constitute an offence and that the Magistrate must apply judicial mind before summoning.
Union of India & Ors. v. GP Capt Gajendra Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to a retired Air Force officer with Diabetes Mellitus Type-II assessed at 20% disability, holding that Ministry of Defence guidelines clarify and complement statutory pension regulations.
Zakaria Ahmed v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s third writ petition seeking appointment as Coach in the CRPF athletics team, holding that appointment decisions based on suitability and vacancy are administrative and not subject to judicial mandamus.
Sachin P. Rathod v. Staff Selection Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that specialist medical opinions are binding in recruitment fitness assessments and directed a further expert examination to resolve conflicting findings regarding the petitioner's medical fitness.
J Dheena Dhayalan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners who joined the Indian Navy before 2004 and subsequently the Coast Guard are entitled to count their prior Navy service towards pension benefits under the Old Pension Scheme despite discharge on compassionate grounds.
Joginder v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for armed robbery but modified the sentence to release him on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, recognizing the applicability of probation despite mandatory minimum sentencing under Section 397 IPC.
Rakesh Kumar Gupta v. Dharmendra
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's dismissal of a contempt petition, holding that the respondent's consideration and rejection of the petitioner's representation complied with the Tribunal's order.
Dhruv Kapoor v. Alka Yadav
The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance of Rs. 50,000 per month to the wife under the PWDV Act, holding that inherited assets do not negate maintenance entitlement and the husband cannot evade obligations by concealing income.
Ragte Arjun Yallappa v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the specialist's medical opinion is binding on recruitment authorities and directed a further examination to determine if the petitioner's mild Truncal Acne interferes with wearing combat gear.
Sachin Babu Mundhe v. Central Reserve Police Force and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file an appropriate petition later, disposing of the case as withdrawn.
Onkar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging pay fixation under the OTBP scheme, holding that pay parity claims must align with scheme criteria and cadre equivalence.
Munna @ Manoj Kumar v. Ram Narain
The High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(c) of the Delhi Rent Control Act for unauthorized change of use causing public nuisance, affirming limited scope of interference under Article 227.
Tarun Kumar & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the demolition order limited to respondent no. 4's property, directing supervised demolition with indemnity to protect petitioners' adjoining property.
Babita v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a suspicious death case involving marital discord and alleged harassment, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and balancing rights against investigative needs.
Neelesh Srivastava v. Sukriti Srivastava
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order, emphasizing the narrow scope of revision and directing the petitioner to seek modification under Section 127 CrPC for any change in financial circumstances.
Nidhi Gulati v. Anil Khosla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of earning capacity by including future prospects in a motor accident injury case and remanded for further evidence on attendant charges and artificial limb costs.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. NIRMLA & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld insurer's liability for a fatal accident involving a tractor and attached trolley, modified compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents, and clarified application of future prospects and non-pecuniary damages.
Anil Kumar Akarnia v. Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
The Delhi High Court quashed arbitrary adverse remarks and restored the original very good APAR grading of a police officer undergoing authorized medical treatment.
X Victim v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discharge of the accused from rape charges due to belated, vague, and uncorroborated allegations insufficient to frame a prima facie case under Section 376 IPC.