Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Ashok Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of DTC's appeal against refusal to approve termination of a conductor, directing partial wages and compensation due to flawed inquiry and prolonged litigation.
Prakash Daryani v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that summons issued to a company director under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be quashed if the complaint contains sufficient averments of his responsibility for the company’s business, emphasizing a liberal approach to uphold cheque bounce provisions.
Jeyanth Kishore Ramasamy v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, holding that inadvertent and unconscious possession of a single cartridge does not constitute an offence.
Avinash Kota v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere physical possession of a single live cartridge without conscious knowledge does not constitute an offence.
Kishwari Begam v. New-Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court held that the legal heir of a deceased eligible street vendor is entitled to exercise the deceased’s rights under the Street Vendors Act and related rules, including participation in Town Vending Committee elections and seniority benefits, despite absence of a formal certificate of vending.
Shri Dhruv Jalan v. Smt. Rosy Gaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s refusal to recall witnesses or reopen defence evidence under Section 311 CrPC at the final stage, rejecting delay tactics based on counsel’s negligence.
Akhilesh Kumar Bhadoria & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Gautam Arya & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Nilesh Kumar Chaudhary v. Union of India and Another
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing re-evaluation of a disputed answer in a recruitment exam, entitling the petitioner to appointment upon clearing remaining tests.
GL Sharma v. Central Public Information Officer
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding that RTI requests seeking personal information of employees related to VRS approvals are exempt under section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act and cannot be used for roving enquiries without demonstrating larger public interest.
Aas Mohammad v. Sh Manoj Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company is estopped from denying the genuineness of an insurance policy after accepting liability in earlier claims arising from the same accident and upheld the compensation awarded to the claimant.
Anil Kalra & Anr v. Sheikh Mohd Iqbal
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants for subletting premises under a license agreement that effectively created a sub-tenancy, emphasizing substance over form in determining possession and tenancy.
Dr Anjali Vinocha v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual employee on sabbatical leave has no absolute right to re-join or contract extension absent vacancy and participation in the selection process, dismissing the writ petition seeking such relief.
Girja Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging removal of an unauthorized structure on public land, holding it did not qualify for protection under slum rehabilitation or street vendor laws.
X v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to add trafficking charges under Section 370 IPC, holding that the material did not prima facie establish the offence and affirming the scope of Section 216 CrPC for altering charges before judgment.
RBG Leasing and Credit Limited v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of an NBFC’s registration by RBI for non-maintenance of Net Owned Fund and remanded the matter for fresh consideration based on relevant material.
M/S. UNISHIRE HOMES LLP v. SRIGANESH CHANDRASEKARAN AND OTHERS
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging an NCDRC order as non-entertainable since the same order was already under challenge before the Supreme Court by way of a Civil Appeal.
Tejinder Singh v. Beverley Singh
The Delhi High Court emphasized strict adherence to procedural timelines in matrimonial proceedings, allowed limited relief to the appellant with fresh deadlines, and imposed costs for delay caused by the appellant's conduct.
Ahmad Ali v. Manohar Singh Pannu and Anr
The court stayed execution proceedings against the petitioner on disputed identity grounds, permitting deposit of a lesser amount pending appeal disposal.
Smt. Shanti Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal to examine additional witnesses in a railway compensation claim, emphasizing the need to provide every opportunity to ascertain the truth under the beneficial Railway Claims Tribunal Act.