Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Vinod Kumar v. Smt Asha & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that while imputing income for interim maintenance, the Family Court must apply the minimum wages applicable in the husband's State of residence, not the forum State, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration accordingly.
Manju & Anr. v. Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after finding the Family Court did not adequately consider the respondent's full income including disputed bank account credits.
Umesh Paswan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for rape and related offences, holding that the victim was a major based on bone ossification tests with margin of error, and that credible victim testimony corroborated by DNA evidence sufficed for conviction despite delay in FIR.
Ram Kishore v. Kanwal Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on res judicata or factual disputes without proper examination and evidence, setting aside the dismissal and restoring the suit.
P2 & P3 v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Ram Gopal & Ors. v. The State of Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Sections 498A and 406 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Dharmendra Mahto v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Court disposed of the habeas corpus petition as the missing daughter was recovered and her custody was lawfully handed over to the petitioner.
SMT PINKI v. THE STATE NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court allowed a Habeas Corpus petition directing the production and custody of a recovered minor girl to her mother, emphasizing the child's welfare and wishes.
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.