Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Shivam Dewan & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Sh. Dwarika Prasad Yadav Shiksha College v. National Council of Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court directed NCTE to communicate the status of the petitioner’s recognition application within two weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Virkaran Awasty v. Hassad Netherlands B.V. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a petition dismissed for non-prosecution despite the petitioner being a proclaimed offender, holding that such status does not bar restoration if the petitioner was not wholly unrepresented.
MICROMAX INFORMATICS LIMITED v. SHREE VINAYAK ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s request to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent’s non-appearance.
Union of India v. IC-47838N Col Kuldeep Singh Uppal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that diseases detected post-entry are attributable to military service unless disproved by the employer.
State v. Satish Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of respondents at the charge framing stage, holding that vague allegations without grave suspicion do not warrant framing of charges.
Vivekanand School v. GNCT and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the PF dues assessed against an educational institution for contractual employees engaged through a transporter, holding such employees fall within the Act's definition of 'employee' and are entitled to PF benefits.
State v. Munish Kumar Gaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in a sexual harassment case where the Internal Complaints Committee had exonerated him on merits, holding that continuation of criminal prosecution would be an abuse of process.
Manish Rawat v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against MCD and others, holding that substantial compliance with court orders and lawful issuance of the completion certificate negated the need for contempt proceedings despite minor unauthorized construction being demolished.
Pashpati v. The Executive Engineer, CPWD
The Delhi High Court held that muster roll service counts for gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and non-payment is a continuing wrong not barred by delay, directing payment of gratuity with interest to the petitioner.
Bimla v. The Executive Engineer, CPWD
The Delhi High Court held that gratuity is payable for muster roll service under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, rejecting limitation defense and directing payment with interest, thereby protecting employee rights under social welfare legislation.
Kirpa Ram Thr Devender Kumar Monga v. Durga Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside the abatement of a suit and condoning delay in substituting legal representatives of a deceased defendant under Order XXII CPC and the Limitation Act, emphasizing a liberal approach to advance substantial justice.
Narender Vats & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a minor road rage incident based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., and imposed a condition of planting saplings as restorative justice.
Rajat Dhingra v. Emanshi Gulati Marwaha
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's non-speaking order dismissing the temporary injunction application in a suit for specific performance and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Saquib Nisar v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in the 2008 Delhi serial bomb blasts case under UAPA, holding that prima facie evidence and statutory bar preclude bail despite trial delay and parity arguments.
Vaishali Jaggi v. Deepak Wasson
The Delhi High Court allowed modification of interim custody and visitation arrangements by mutual consent, emphasizing the child's comfort and directing the respondent to cooperate in the child's passport renewal.
M/S. SWASTIK ENTERPRISES v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order for lack of proper communication and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after granting the petitioner an opportunity to respond.
Mubeen Kadar Shaikh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under the NIA Act and UAPA, holding that the accusations against him in the 2008 serial bomb blasts case are prima facie true and statutory bar against bail applies.
Azim Khan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict on humanitarian grounds despite prior re-arrest during parole, emphasizing the rehabilitative purpose of parole and imposing strict conditions.
Shriram General Ins Co Ltd v. Meena Uppal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's writ petition challenging the MACT's refusal to allow belated impleading of parties and summoning of witnesses, affirming that contributory negligence does not absolve insurer liability and emphasizing the claimants' control over party impleadment.