Delhi High Court
29,282 judgments
Union of India & Ors. v. GP Capt Ajai Kumar Agnihotri (Retd.)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for CAD attributable to military service despite onset in a peace area.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Sgt Mohammad Yamin
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's delayed writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for primary hypertension, affirming the limited scope of certiorari jurisdiction and upholding the pension award.
Union of India v. Subir Dandapat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, affirming the limited scope of certiorari jurisdiction and upholding prior precedents that such lifestyle disorders are not attributable to military service.
Biswajit Ghosh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate acquitted honourably in criminal proceedings cannot be disqualified from government service solely on the basis of the institution of such proceedings and quashed the cancellation of his appointment.
Shashank Pathak v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a cyber fraud case after finding no direct evidence of complicity and noting the completion of investigation and chargesheet filing.
Munti Devi v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a Habeas Corpus petition directing the production and custody of a missing minor daughter to her mother, emphasizing the minor's welfare and wishes.
Vijay Pal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition as not pressed after the missing minor child was recovered and handed over to the petitioner.
Vikas Rohtagi, Sonakshi Singh, Aastha Vashist, Pankaj Rohilla and Neeraj Singh v. Abhinav Batra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Family Court's order limiting cross-examination in divorce proceedings, holding that cross-examination cannot be prolonged indefinitely and supervisory interference is unwarranted without perversity.
Krishan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused husband in a dowry death case after prolonged pre-trial incarceration, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and liberty under Article 21 despite serious allegations.
Mohd. Rashid v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the accused in a cheating case, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and the applicant's bona fide deposit of the disputed amount.
Vakil Ray v. The State (NCT of Delhi); Rishipal v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prima facie doubts on recovery credibility arising from procedural lapses and denial of videography evidence, despite the bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Sahil Sharma alias Maxx v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged trial delay and discrepancies in evidence, emphasizing the primacy of fundamental rights over statutory bail restrictions.
Ankush Kumar Mahato v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a rape case involving alleged false promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise does not vitiate consent and factual disputes must be decided at trial.
Mohd. Shoaib v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim maintenance awarded to a wife and minor child, affirming that a husband’s income can be notionally assessed under the Minimum Wages Act when actual income is undisclosed, and that childcare responsibilities justify the wife’s unemployment without forfeiting maintenance rights.
Chhattar Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary proceedings against a CRPF employee with mental illness for failure to provide reasonable accommodation and imposed an unauthorized penalty, ordering reinstatement with full benefits.
Mukesh Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for assault and attempt to outrage modesty, affirming victim's identification despite procedural lapses, but reduced the sentence considering trial delay and personal circumstances.
Deepak Kumar and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and 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 between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dr. Sanjay Kaushal v. State NCT of Delhi & Jetha Nand Saluja
The Delhi High Court held that while a complainant has a right to be heard and participate in criminal revision proceedings to assist the prosecution, there is no automatic right to be impleaded as a party, and the petition challenging the complainant's participation was dismissed.
Vijay Kumar v. Mamta Garg
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order permitting forensic examination of a disputed affidavit in a loan recovery suit, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge as meritless.
Naresh Tyagi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed the order directing registration of a second FIR for the same incident, holding that once an FIR is registered and investigation underway, no separate FIR can be ordered under Section 210 Cr.P.C., and expunged adverse remarks against police investigation made before trial.