Delhi High Court
29,474 judgments
Anjar Ali Khan and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the 2013 MHA Guidelines barring recruitment and retention of color blind personnel in CAPFs and dismissed writ petitions challenging termination of probationers found medically unfit due to defective color vision.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. M/s Mirage Homes Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal holding that no additions under Section 153A can be made in completed assessments without incriminating material found during search, affirming Supreme Court precedent.
Reena Yadav v. Indian Council of Social Science Research
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the eligibility criteria and rejection of candidature in a research assistant director recruitment, holding that courts will not interfere with expert selection committees absent arbitrariness or mala fide.
Ankur Tiwari & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vatsala Khanna v. Ashish Khanna
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Family Court's closure of cross-examination rights due to counsel's illness and procedural delays, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse of process and uphold judicial discipline.
Ram Singar Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder based on direct eyewitness testimony corroborated by forensic evidence, dismissing claims of false implication and insufficient proof.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Smt Munni Lata & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for a fatal accident caused by negligent parking of a stationary vehicle, rejected contributory negligence of the deceased, and modified the compensation award in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines.
M/S Charms Cards Pvt Ltd v. Vinod Kanwar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the employer’s appeal and set aside the compensation awarded under the Employee’s Compensation Act due to lack of credible evidence and admissions negating the occurrence of the accident and employment.
Chetan Goyal and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ram Baran 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 between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. Lokpal of India
The Delhi High Court quashed the Lokpal's order and notices for failing to afford a mandatory hearing before forming a prima facie opinion under Section 20(3) of the Lokpal Act, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and judicial restraint.
Gaurav v. The State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that serious prima facie allegations and material against him warranted denial of bail despite parity with a co-accused.
Jagdeep @ Sonu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail under MCOCA for an accused with serious criminal antecedents and prolonged abscondence, holding that the stringent statutory conditions for bail were not met.
Ishwar @ Pandit v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a MCOCA-accused after over nine years of pre-trial detention, emphasizing the constitutional right to a speedy trial over stringent statutory bail conditions.
Bakliwal Holdings Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for assessment years 2011-12 to 2016-17 as barred by the six-year limitation period under the old regime, relying on the proviso to Section 149(1)(b).
Dineet v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application in a murder case, holding that credibility of witnesses and contradictions in evidence cannot be examined at the bail stage, especially in serious offences under Section 302 IPC.
Govt. of NCTD v. Devender Singh
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a probationary police constable under Rule 5(1) CCS (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, on grounds of unsuitability without departmental inquiry is a termination simpliciter and not punitive, thus not attracting Article 311(2) protections.
Sandeep Kumar v. Kaptain Singh Rathi
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s closure of defendant’s evidence after repeated adjournments and false settlement claims, emphasizing limited scope of interference under Article 227 and the need to maintain judicial decorum.
Ex. Const/CISF Sushil Kumar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging removal from CISF service, holding that disciplinary proceedings were fair, evidence-based, and judicial review does not permit reappreciation of evidence.
Robin v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under BNS based on a voluntary amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC in the interest of justice.