Delhi High Court
29,282 judgments
Vinod Saxena & Anr. v. Anjana
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order against tenants, affirming that the landlady's bona fide requirement and choice of premises under the Delhi Rent Control Act cannot be questioned absent clear error.
Veerpal Singh v. D.G., C.I.S.F. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for condonation of an over two-decade delay in seeking restoration of a dismissed writ petition challenging his removal from CISF service for unauthorized absence and negligence.
Suman Kumar Tarai v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a serious cyber fraud case, holding that bail would impede investigation and the applicant failed to establish a prima facie case.
Bhim Singh Kothari & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition extending the retirement age of Indian Coast Guard Commandants from 57 to 60 years, following its earlier ruling in Cheeli J Ratnam v. Union of India.
Daya Shankar Karamvir v. Union of India
Writ petitions challenging seniority lists must implead all necessary parties; failure to do so results in dismissal or withdrawal with liberty to refile.
ASSTT. COMDT (MIN) DIVAKARA RAO KATAKAM v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the petitioner’s grievance became infructuous after the respondents accepted his representation against the show cause notice.
Ankur Jain v. Swati Jain
The Delhi High Court modified a family court’s maintenance award, reducing it from ₹25,000 to ₹17,000 per month based on reliable income evidence and clarified the distinction between interim, final, and enhanced maintenance under Sections 125 and 127 Cr.P.C.
Akhtarul Seikh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that disclosure statements, CDR evidence, and absconding conduct justified denial of bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Prabhat Kumar v. The State of Govt. NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Bail was denied to the accused who concealed his prior marriage and induced the complainant into a relationship and marriage on false assurances, vitiating her consent and justifying pre-trial detention.
Joginder v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape based on the reliable testimony of the prosecutrix and forensic evidence but modified the sentence to the period already served considering mitigating factors.
Mulakh Raj Dua v. The State, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful 10% deduction on refund of unused stamp duty under Section 54 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and denied interest on the refunded amount, distinguishing the Supreme Court's Rajeev Nohwar judgment as inapplicable.
Mahender Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging forgery in land records, holding that no prima facie evidence existed to summon the accused.
Ananyaa Space Design and Consultants v. M/S Ranjit Interior
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' appeal under Article 227 to place additional relevant documents on record despite delay, subject to costs and limited opportunity to confront the witness.
Sh. Davesh Singh v. Sh. Hawaldar Singh and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld closure of cross-examination due to procedural delays but granted one final opportunity subject to costs to ensure fairness and expeditious trial.
Union of India & Ors. v. Shri Durga Dutt Saini
The Delhi High Court held that a senior government servant appointed later than a junior is not entitled to pay stepping up if the junior's higher pay arises from legitimate increments and length of service benefits.
Deepak Kumar v. Directorate of Civil Defence, Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.; Faruk Khan v. Directorate of Civil Defence, Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of Civil Defence Volunteers under Section 6(2) of the Civil Defence Act, 1968 is subject to natural justice if stigmatic in nature, and Section 14(1) does not bar judicial review of such orders, setting aside the dismissal orders for lack of hearing.
The State v. Bharat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proving offences beyond reasonable doubt.
Shankar Mehto v. Rajo Bhagat & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing functional disability, allowing physiotherapy expenses, and awarding for gratuitous services, emphasizing just and reasonable compensation based on the claimant's vocation and evidence.
Ateeb Raza & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court restrained demolition of petitioners' property pending challenge to orders, emphasizing due process and granting liberty to seek regularization.
Kavita Sharma & Ors. v. Kanta Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a partition suit, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and admissions were not unequivocal.