Delhi High Court
46,774 judgments
Madhu Koda v. State thru CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking stay of conviction to enable election contest, reaffirming the principle that conviction stays are granted only in exceptional cases and upholding statutory disqualification under the Representation of People Act.
Rachit Jain v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 323 IPC, holding that matrimonial dispute settlements do not automatically warrant quashing when the victim opposes and allegations of cruelty persist.
Obi Ogochukwa Stephen v. State of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court held that waiver of surety bonds in bail for foreign nationals overstaying visas is not automatic and cash deposit cannot substitute surety, but reduced bond amounts were allowed.
Siddhaant Mohta & Ors. v. Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the issuance of Green Cards to overage dependents was illegal under the Club's Articles of Association, upheld the Administrator's lawful termination of such rights, and rejected the Plaintiffs' claims of enforceable membership or contractual rights.
M/S Sultan Chand and Sons Pvt. Ltd v. Kartik Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a defendant's right to withdraw an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is valid, and a plaintiff cannot compel arbitration when denying the arbitration clause's applicability.
Deen Bandhu Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s claim for increments in light of a Supreme Court decision within eight weeks, ensuring a reasoned and timely administrative order.
Ramji Lal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner's HRA arrears claim within eight weeks while upholding an earlier administrative order on pay fixation, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Nupinder Singh v. Director General CISF
The Delhi High Court held that imposing a disciplinary penalty solely on prior punishments after acquittal on substantive charges violates double jeopardy under Article 20(2) and set aside the penalty imposed on the CISF constable.
Amarjeet Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's representation within four weeks, ensuring timely administrative action while keeping the petitioner's rights to further challenge reserved.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sh. Brij Bihari Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are attributable to military service under the Entitlement Rules and Dharamvir Singh precedent.
Kumar Sanjay Jha v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Confirming Authority under the BSF Act is not required to consider a Pre-Confirmation Petition before remitting a matter for revision, aligning with analogous Army Act provisions.
National Law University, Delhi v. Dhyey Bakshi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Single Judge's order that kept the writ petition pending while relegating the respondent to the appellate remedy under sexual harassment regulations, holding no concurrent jurisdiction was created.
Suman Kumar & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement between the parties.
Sandeep Singh & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Salim & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties and directed the petitioners to plant saplings instead of imposing costs.
Shreyas Tiwari & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498A, 406, 354D, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Rakesh Gupta v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 506, 509, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and the scope of Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.
Ram Babu v. New India Assurance Company Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking seniority and promotion benefits after over 30 years delay, reaffirming that stale claims affecting settled seniority and promotions are barred by delay and laches.
MS INAM AND CO. v. AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that a broad notice of claims suffices to invoke arbitration despite lack of detailed quantification.
Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited v. Nikhil Jain
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement containing an arbitration clause, despite the respondent's non-participation.