Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Kunal Kumar v. Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of an animal shelter operator holding unauthorized occupation of government-acquired land, affirming the State's right to evict encroachers without violating legal principles.
Mukesh Kumar Jha and Ors. v. Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
The Delhi High Court analyzed whether MP-IDSA qualifies as 'State' under Article 12, applying tests of pervasive government control and function, to determine maintainability of writ petitions seeking service regularization.
SH SUNNY SACHDEVA v. ACP NORTH RTI CELL AND ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the CIC order, holding that acceptance of amended RTI replies and initiation of departmental action preclude further judicial interference at this stage.
Vijay Yadav & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that in absence of notified Recruitment Rules, no promotion or retrospective promotion to upgraded BSF legal posts can be granted, dismissing the petitioners' claims despite administrative delays.
Sunshine Capital Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Circle-9(1), Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for passing fresh assessment under Section 153(3) of the Income Tax Act begins when the Department becomes aware of the ITAT order, not strictly on formal receipt, and directed the Department to comply with the ITAT order including refund and release of attached properties.
Aarushi Gupta v. State GNCT of Delhi; Rishab Nayyar v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to applicants accused of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere mention in a suicide note without direct instigation evidence is insufficient for conviction.
Gulshan & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Manpreet Singh and Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Agni Deo Prasad and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the respondents cannot belatedly disturb the petitioners' long-standing seniority and promotions in the Railway Protection Force without valid reasons, setting aside the impugned seniority orders.
Saroj Nijhawan & Ors. v. Seema Chhabra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 45-day limit for filing replication under its Original Side Rules and refused to condone a 129-day delay caused by mediation.
M/S Scindia Potteries and Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing substitution of legal heirs after the plaintiff's death, condoning delay caused by COVID-19, and held that the right to sue for possession and injunction survives in favor of legal heirs.
Anurag v. Indira Gandhi National Open University
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking original academic documents after the university confirmed dispatch and arrangements for collection of the mark-sheet and provisional degree.
Arpita Sahu v. GK Pillai
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that the petitioners are not entitled to regularization or monetary benefits for the period prior to their regular appointment as LDCs, and that merits of such claims cannot be adjudicated in contempt proceedings.
Surender Singh Deswal v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that successful writ petitioners for DDA flats delayed due to State fault must pay the price prevailing on the writ filing date, not the allotment date, with interest.
Kamal Bhasin v. Ghanshyam Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for failure to prove willful disobedience, holding that the respondents complied with the Court’s RTI disclosure directions regarding complaints against the then CMD of PFCL.
Jindal India Thermal Power Limited v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.
The court held that release of pledged equity shares under the MRA requires valid transfer of 10% equity to lenders including execution of a Share Purchase Agreement, and until such compliance, the lenders are not obligated to release the shares.
M/S. KAWATRA TENTS AND CATERERS PVT. LTD. v. DELHI URBAN SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BOARD
The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral appointment of a sole arbitrator by a disqualified party under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is void ab initio and stayed the arbitration proceedings pending further hearing.
Inder Goel v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking police investigation into alleged illegal property transfer, holding the dispute to be civil in nature and not warranting criminal inquiry under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C.
R K Agarwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the resumption of disciplinary proceedings and penalty of withholding pension imposed on a reinstated government servant, dismissing his writ petition challenging the penalty and denial of promotion.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited v. Amit Bansal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquittal in an electricity theft case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove dishonest meter tampering beyond reasonable doubt and that the forensic report lacked requisite expert basis.