Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Mohd. Abbas v. State (CBI)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant for failure of the prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Anil Mithas v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for a former director accused of economic offences involving diversion of homebuyers’ funds, holding that custodial interrogation is necessary for effective investigation.
Shantanu Prakash v. CBI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot compel production of documents under Section 91 Cr.P.C. during investigation before charge sheet filing, dismissing the petition as premature.
BULL VALUE INCORPORATED VCC SUB-FUND v. DELPHI WORLD MONEY LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside a transfer order of a commercial suit on grounds of alleged judicial bias, emphasizing adherence to natural justice and established guidelines before transferring cases under Section 24 CPC.
Raghvendra Singh v. Union Public Service Commission
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of OBC-NCL candidates' candidature solely for submitting certificates outside a rigid cut-off period is arbitrary and violative of constitutional principles, directing provisional consideration and verification of such candidates.
Chillies Exporters Association India v. Directorate General of Foreign Trade & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Government lacks power to issue retrospective notifications under the FTDR Act, invalidating the retrospective withdrawal of export incentives under the TMA Scheme and allowing claims for exports made after the Scheme's prospective notification.
GP Capt Tarun Saha v. Director General Border Security Force
The court held that an officer on deputation can apply for permanent absorption to a higher post if recruitment rules permit, and rejected the review petition challenging this principle.
Ashan Ur-Rab and Ors. v. CEPI and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the vesting of a disputed property in the Custodian of Enemy Property under the Enemy Property Act, 1968, dismissing the petitioners' delayed challenge and rejecting their claim of valid transfer and ownership.
Jangli v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the revocation of a Letter of Administration obtained by concealment and misrepresentation, affirming the rights of the true heirs and purchasers over the disputed land.
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.