Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Amita Chanana v. Siddharth Sood
The High Court allowed the appeal against striking off the wife's defence in a divorce petition, directing supply of legible pleadings and granting time to file the written statement.
Scindia Investments Pvt Ltd v. Scindia Potteries and Services Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court granted the plaintiff a final opportunity to conclude evidence in a long-pending civil suit, subject to the Trial Court's discretion on re-examination and objections, while emphasizing expeditious trial disposal.
BAREILLY HIGHWAYS PROJECT LIMITED v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application for extension of interim relief in a loan settlement dispute, holding that the lenders lawfully rejected the One Time Settlement proposal and that the NCLT is the appropriate forum for adjudication.
Ms. X v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The High Court held that the Magistrate retains jurisdiction to order further investigation under Section 173(8) Cr.P.C. even after commitment to Sessions Court and directed police to investigate new facts and file a supplementary charge-sheet.
Kabir Paharia v. National Medical Commission
The Delhi High Court upheld expert medical assessment disqualifying a locomotor-disabled NEET candidate from MBBS admission, emphasizing deference to medical expertise and existing regulatory standards.
Lambodar Prasad Padhy v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Delhi High Court quashed FIR against NHAI officer for alleged corruption due to lack of prior approval under Section 17A PC Act and absence of corroborative evidence.
Dr Ankit Sharma & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld ESIC's authority to reduce mandatory service bond tenure from three/five years to one year, dismissing dentists' petitions seeking to enforce original bond terms.
Geeta Arora @ Sonu Punjaban v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' applications for suspension of sentence during appeal, holding that no cogent grounds existed to override the gravity of offences involving trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Sukanya Mondal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Sukanya Mondal under PMLA considering her status as a woman, medical condition, parity with co-accused, and completion of investigation, while emphasizing the need for judicious bail discretion under stringent economic offence laws.
Sonu Rajput v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing a fresh medical examination for a female candidate declared unfit due to overweight post-pregnancy, emphasizing reasonable accommodation in CAPF medical fitness standards.
Genpact India Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Range 10, OSD, New Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated beyond the prescribed limitation period, holding that the Supreme Court's Ashish Agarwal judgment does not mandate revival of unchallenged or concluded reassessments and that procedural safeguards under the Finance Act, 2021 must be complied with.
Sushil Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that Group-B officers drawing grade pay Rs. 4,800/- by MACP are entitled to Non-Functional Upgradation to grade pay Rs. 5,400/- after four years, overruling the respondents' denial based on promotion status.
Shakti Singh Thakur v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that adverse remarks and downgrading in an APAR based on incidents beyond the reporting period are impermissible and set aside the Accepting Authority’s assessment, directing reconsideration of promotion benefits.
Sh. Mohan Singh v. Lok Sabha Secretariat and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of candidature on medical grounds for a Security Assistant post, holding that medical fitness decisions by competent authority are final and no vested right to appointment arises without clearing medical criteria.
Bhanu Prakash v. Jai Prakash
The High Court upheld the trial and appellate courts' orders dismissing the petitioner's claim to avoid payment of electricity and water charges, holding that relinquishment of property rights does not absolve liability for civic amenities and that jurisdictional objections must be timely raised.
Prabhjot Singh Anand Alias Happy v. State of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a rape case, considering the possibility of a landlord-tenant dispute and imposing stringent conditions to protect the investigation.
Akash v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of violent assault and vandalism due to the serious nature of the offence, early stage of investigation, and evasion of arrest.
Dr Sitanshi Sharma v. Dr Achintya Sharma
The Delhi High Court set aside the family court's order for lack of adequate hearing opportunity, allowed amendment and condoned delay, and remanded the matter for re-hearing.
GAIL GAS LIMITED v. M/S SHYAM GLASS WORKS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on alleged tampering of metering seals, refusing to interfere with the factual findings and denying condonation of delay due to insufficient cause.
Mohinder Singh v. Bimal Saxena
The Delhi High Court held that a judgment-debtor's one main residential house is exempt from attachment and sale under Section 60(1)(ccc) CPC in execution proceedings, setting aside the lower court's order and directing mediation.