Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Shailly Upadhyay v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the medical boards' decisions declaring the petitioner medically unfit for recruitment, emphasizing limited judicial interference in expert medical fitness determinations under recruitment guidelines.
Amit Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 323, 341, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Technical Construction Company v. Engineering Project (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an express written acknowledgment of liability restarts the limitation period for filing a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, allowing appointment of an arbitrator despite delay.
Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional and statutory right of persons with disabilities to accessible audio-visual content, directing the government to notify mandatory accessibility guidelines and ensuring interim measures for inclusion of audio description and captions in films.
Asit Mukherjee v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside charges under Sections 354A and 509 IPC against the petitioner, holding no prima facie case was made out and discharging him to prevent abuse of process.
M/S APEX BUILDSYS LIMITED v. IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator, holding that procedural objections and delay in invoking arbitration are to be decided by the arbitrator, and invalid appointment procedures violating neutrality principles are severable.
Ramesh Chandra v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court extended interim bail on medical grounds to an elderly accused in a PMLA case, holding that bail is justified only if the medical condition is serious and not treatable in jail, with directions for adequate medical care in custody.
Sakshi v. Jawaharlal Nehru University Through Its Registrar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed election grievances in JNU Students Union polls to a Grievance Redressal Cell and appointed an observer, refusing to quash the election process despite procedural challenges.
Harish Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an OBC certificate issued by a State authority based on a certificate from another State does not qualify for reservation in the domicile State, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for appointment under the OBC category.
MS UNISSI INDIA PVT LTD v. MS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION CO
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction over a contract dispute lies in Mumbai where the contract was made and performed, and thus returned the plaint for filing in Mumbai courts.
Aaftab Amin Poonawala v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed jail authorities to allow the petitioner eight hours out-of-cell time daily while ensuring his security by solitary confinement at night, balancing prisoner rights with security concerns.
Nitin Solanki v. The Chairman, Staff Selection Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh independent medical examination for the petitioner challenging his disqualification on grounds of coloured blindness, holding the Board's opinion final and binding.
Zakir Hussain; M/s Zum Zum Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd. v. Sunshine Agrisystem Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and allowed the parties to initiate fresh arbitration proceedings.
Malt & Leaf Hospitality Pvt. Ltd v. Aggarwal Hotels Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the lease covered only the built-up area and not the adjoining green area, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Sunil Kumar Rajwanshi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative transfer of an IRS officer on valid grounds despite the petitioner's challenge alleging malafide and violation of transfer policy, dismissing the writ petition with costs.
Parvesh & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections on the ground of amicable settlement between closely related parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Rahul and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 307 IPC, holding that serious offences against society cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise between parties during investigation.
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.