Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Rajesh Kumar Sen v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a BSF constable who sustained permanent disability during government duty is entitled to disability pension and ex-gratia compensation under applicable rules and directed prompt payment.
Kuldeep Singh & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a noncompoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Mohd Shuaib & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Prabhash Mishra & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement and exercise of inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Union of India & Anr. v. Dr. Dhurjati Majumdar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary proceedings against a government scientist due to violation of natural justice in ICC inquiry, affirming that ICC reports must be treated as final inquiry reports conducted fairly under Rule 14 CCS (CCA) Rules.
Ritu Bhatia v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 174-A IPC following compounding of the parent Section 138 NI Act offence, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process of court.
Divya Sharma & Anr. v. Shivam Sharma
The Delhi High Court enhanced the interim maintenance awarded to the wife and minor daughter after prima facie assessing the respondent's income as higher than previously determined by the Family Court.
Aryan Bajpai v. State of NCT of Delhi; Om Prakash v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the charge against Aryan Bajpai from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 IPC and discharged co-accused Om Prakash for lack of evidence.
Mohar Singh v. Ram Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Sessions Court's order directing the husband to pay maintenance and provide residential relief to his wife, holding that his sale of the shared household without arrangements for her constituted economic abuse under the PWDV Act.
Bhateri Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the widow of a retired Army and RPF personnel is entitled to dual family pension under 2013 Government Memorandums despite retirement prior to their issuance, quashing the denial as arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
Shri Arun Kumar v. Smt. Sarla & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s interim maintenance order granting ₹45,000 per month to the wife and major unmarried daughter, affirming jurisdiction under both Section 125 CrPC and Section 20 HAMA Act to avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Surendar Kumar v. Bar Council of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Bar Council of Delhi election arrangements, directing the Special Committee constituted by the Supreme Court to consider the petitioner's representation, reaffirming that election supervision and grievance redressal lie exclusively with the designated Committees.
Union of India v. Shri Hari Prem Malik
The Delhi High Court held that employees who have availed Non-Functional Upgradation are not entitled to the 3rd MACP benefit, but those who have not availed NFU due to higher pay scale postings are entitled to the 3rd MACP.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sh. A. Haque, IAS & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order on IAS seniority fixation for improperly applying IPS rules and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in accordance with IAS service rules.
Sant Ram v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court remanded a leave dispute to the Central Administrative Tribunal to reconsider the petitioner’s entitlement to join duty and receive pay during the disputed leave period, emphasizing the discretionary nature of medical certificate acceptance and the need to prevent unlawful restraint on employment.
Rajesh Bhutani v. Union of India & Ors.
The High Court held that departmental inquiry findings cannot be set aside by reappreciation of evidence and restored the removal from service penalty imposed on a railway employee for misconduct.
The Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs v. Desh Raj Rana
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's order granting Assured Career Progression benefits to similarly situated employees, upholding the principle of non-discrimination in service matters.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Surila & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a fatal motor accident claim, adjusting loss of dependency after income tax deduction, reducing funeral charges, enhancing loss of consortium, and deleting loss of love and affection compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Union of India v. Om Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order granting ACP benefits to employees posted from Checker to LDC, emphasizing non-discrimination among similarly situated employees.
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Anokha Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award against an insurer, holding that absence of proof of intoxication and established dependency justified the Tribunal's decision.