Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Ramin Kumar Mittal v. Brij Dwivedi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretionary order condoning a 19-day delay in filing leave to defend in a summary suit, emphasizing liberal exercise of discretion and limited scope of supervisory interference under Article 227.
Sanjeev Gupta v. The Secretary General
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not available when alternative remedies under Supreme Court Rules exist and procedural compliance is mandatory.
Lokesh Rani v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that compassionate appointment claims must be cadre-specific and timely, and that the petitioner was rightly denied appointment due to lower points and lack of urgency after delay.
Priya Darshan Gupta v. Anoop Gupta
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a mutually agreed settlement that dissolved the partnership firm, transferred ownership of assets and property to the appellant, and settled all outstanding claims between the parties.
Delhi Prosecutors Welfare Association v. State
The Delhi High Court directed procedural reforms and enhanced service benefits for Public Prosecutors, including digitization, dress allowance, and camp office allowance, while addressing delays in filing Criminal Leave Petitions by the State.
Azad Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a second FIR involving distinct forged property transactions, dismissing the petitioners’ challenge based on the principle against multiple FIRs under Section 154 CrPC.
Sh. Chander Prakash v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354(A), and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Sonu v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 354D, 509 IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Uma Singhania and Anr v. Manoj Chhibber and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that noncompliance of a consent decree is to be remedied by execution proceedings under CPC, not contempt, and dismissed the petition for contempt.
Mr. Shashank Khurana v. Land & Development Office
The Delhi High Court dismissed PILs filed by property owners challenging L&DO's NOC requirement, holding that locus standi in PIL is not relaxed for such petitioners and leaving substantive issues open.
IRCON International Ltd v. Bhavneet Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of a transfer order of a differently-abled employee, emphasizing statutory protections under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and requiring employers to consider disability-specific guidelines before transfers.
Kanchan Saini v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court referred for reconsideration whether Instructors qualify as 'Teachers' under the Delhi University Act and are entitled to enhanced retirement age benefits, setting aside prior orders for failing to address this issue.
Ravi Prakash Soni v. Central Information Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to disclose bank locker information under RTI exemptions for fiduciary and privacy reasons, affirming no violation of natural justice and emphasizing the necessity of larger public interest for disclosure.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Department of Delhi Prisons and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner two additional weekly legal meetings via video conferencing, holding that the right to effective legal consultation is a fundamental right that cannot be restricted by jail policy without valid reasons.
JAI GURU SUDARSHAN ENTERPRISES v. DELHI STATE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed the cancellation of GST registration due to an inadequate Show Cause Notice lacking specific allegations and restored the petitioner’s registration.
Nalini Lal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the order allowing belated filing of public documents in a probate case, holding that such documents are admissible if no prejudice is caused and the opposing party is given a chance to rebut.
Naresh Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that seniority in promotion must be determined strictly according to statutory quotas and cannot be backdated prior to assumption of charge, applying the principle from Uttaranchal Forest Rangers’ Assn. (2006).
M/S TODAY REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED AND ANR. v. GUNVEEN SINGH
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend application in a summary suit for recovery, holding the defence fabricated and awarding the plaintiffs decree with interest under Order XXXVII CPC.
Bimla Sachdev v. Subur & Anr
The Delhi High Court held the DDA guilty of wilful contempt for disobeying its directions to allot an unencumbered plot and execute conveyance deed, applying the doctrine of estoppel to uphold the petitioner's rights.
Vijay Vardhan Daga v. M/S Lord Builders Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court condoned a five-day delay in filing an appeal by a senior citizen residing outside the jurisdiction and restored the appeal to be decided on merits.