Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Lokesh Sapra & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, 354, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Yogesh Gupta & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Sh. Anil Kumar v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction orders against petitioners holding unauthorized occupation of DDA land, ruling that payments accepted as damages do not confer tenancy or licensee rights under the Public Premises Act.
Capt. Kunal Khajuria & Anr. v. Major General Sudhir Mohan (Retd.) & Ors.
The court held that the defendant propounding a Will that challenges intestate succession must lead evidence first to prove the Will's validity, dismissing the defendant's application to have the plaintiff lead evidence first and rejecting objections to exhibiting the original Will.
Kuldeep Singh Sahani & Ors. v. Government of NCT & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging closure of roads in Sarojini Nagar redevelopment, holding they are internal roads not public streets, and upheld the administrative approvals and limited scope of judicial review in policy decisions.
Jyoti Jadaun @ Renu Jadaun and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and trial against husband's family members in a matrimonial dispute due to vague allegations, reaffirming the power to prevent abuse of criminal law under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Om Prakash and Ors. v. Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by employees of educational institutes under DSGMC for non-payment of salaries, holding that statutory remedies under Sections 32 and 33 of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1971 must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
M/S SHREE SHYAM ENTERPRISES v. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal beyond its expiry under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Kawaljeet Singh & Ors. v. Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Information Technology & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of writ petitions seeking 6th CPC benefits and challenging lay-offs, holding that an efficacious alternative remedy under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act precludes writ jurisdiction except in exceptional circumstances.
Ankit Kumar v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging IRCTC's tender conditions for onboard catering services, holding that MSE exemption from EMD applies only to procuring contracts and that last-minute challenges without satisfying technical criteria are barred by delay.
M/S PERFECT TRADER v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to dispose of the petitioner's GST cancellation application within two weeks, holding that statutory timelines must be reasonably construed but adhered to avoid undue delay.
M/S BRIJBIHARI CONCAST PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTOR GENERAL DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF GOODS AND SERVICES TAX INTELLIGENCE MEERUT ZONAL UNIT
The Delhi High Court directed the Competent Authority to dispose of the petitioner's objections to provisional attachment under Section 83 of the CGST Act within two weeks, granting a personal hearing opportunity.
M/S Technology Next v. Principal Commissioner of Customs, ACC Import
The Delhi High Court directed the Customs adjudicating authority to expeditiously dispose of the reassessment proceedings with a personal hearing, emphasizing non-retroactive application of notifications and procedural fairness.
Bikanervala Foods Pvt Ltd v. M/S. Namaste Foods & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substitute Arbitrator following the death of the sole Arbitrator, affirming the Court's jurisdiction under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings.
Amrit Pal Singh Gambhir v. Inderjeet Singh Gambhir & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed Defendant No.2’s application to amend the Written Statement at the initial stage to incorporate estoppel plea and other facts, emphasizing no prejudice and timely completion of pleadings.
Praveen Jain v. Financial Commissioner and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking restitution of possession over disputed land, holding that writ jurisdiction is not available for disputed factual issues and parties must approach civil courts for resolution.
Akash Solanki & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment of additional contractual Cath Lab Technicians, holding that replacement without regular selection was not established as the new posts were additional.
Kirpal Singh v. Guru Harkrishan Public School and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that employees of unaided minority schools are entitled to terminal benefits under the 6th and 7th CPC and directed payment with interest, rejecting respondents' contention of withholding benefits.
Bijender Singh Lather v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside coercive proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. against accused who joined investigation post chargesheet, while upholding proclamation against the accused who evaded investigation.
DR GHANSHYAM CHOURASIYA v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR
The Delhi High Court directed the government to consider the petitioner's claim for last increment and retirement benefits in light of binding Supreme Court rulings and dispose of it within six weeks.