Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Pashupulali v. K S PADMAVATHY
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order prohibiting recovery of excess pay from a government employee just before retirement, emphasizing the binding Supreme Court precedent protecting retiral benefits.
Sandeep Kumar Alias Manoj v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted emergency parole to a life convict to perform his deceased father's last rites, affirming the right to dignity under Article 21 and applying Supreme Court guidelines on parole.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Sh Surinder Bajaj & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed NDMC's appeal, upholding that property tax arrears prior to the sale date are payable by the seller and not recoverable from the purchaser, in line with prior judicial orders.
Union of India v. AV Arvind Kumar Kushwaha
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as not pressed after the petitioners acknowledged the issues were covered by earlier decisions.
All Party Hills Leader Conference v. Election Commission of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission to consider the petitioner’s political party registration within eight weeks after the petitioner files all requisite documents, ensuring procedural compliance under Section 29-A of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951.
Ravinder Yadav v. Deepak Yadav & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's dismissal of a Section 151 CPC application as frivolous and upheld the allowance of additional documents under Order VII Rule 14 CPC with costs.
Sonia Mehra v. Romy Mehra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim eviction order directing a daughter-in-law to vacate her in-laws' property due to a toxic domestic environment affecting senior citizens' health, balancing her statutory residence rights under the PWDV Act with the owners' right to peaceful possession and ensuring adequate alternate accommodation and maintenance.
Krishan Kumar Vats v. Shri Shobha Ram Vats & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC by deciding disputed factual issues and restored the suit challenging the validity of Will and Gift Deed over alleged Joint Hindu Family property.
Saumya Chaurasia v. Union of India & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of prosecution sanction under the Income Tax Act for tax evasion exceeding Rs. 25 lakhs, dismissed challenge to CBDT Circular No. 5/2020, and held that prosecution can proceed despite pending appeals and without collegium approval.
M/S SIREZ LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of a 30-month delay in filing the Income Tax Return, holding that internal disputes among directors do not constitute genuine hardship under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act.
Arun Naidu @ Anna v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a robbery and stabbing case due to unreliable identification evidence without prior TIP and doubtful recoveries, emphasizing the necessity of proper identification procedures and credible forensic linkage.
Sunil Bihari alias Shakti Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a murder accused after prolonged pre-trial detention and hostile witnesses, emphasizing timely trial and the right to liberty.
Rajan & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving cheque fraud under Sections 419, 420, 468, 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ashish Kumar & Anr. v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jai Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between matrimonial parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ajay Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34, 354(A), and 509 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LIMITED v. MOHALLA TECH PRIVATE LIMITED
Delhi High Court holds it has territorial jurisdiction over a copyright infringement suit against an online platform despite exclusive jurisdiction clauses in prior agreements.
Babita & Anr. v. Geeta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the refusal to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that mere blaming of counsel without sufficient cause and delay justification is inadequate for relief.
Vicky v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The High Court held that non-compliance with Section 195 CrPC bars trial only for offences under Section 186 IPC and does not preclude trial for distinct offences arising from the same facts, dismissing the petition challenging trial for such offences.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Vikram Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a 50% enhancement for future prospects in a motor accident compensation claim involving a permanently employed 26-year-old victim, dismissing the insurer's appeal.