Delhi High Court
44,644 judgments
Jharna v. Delhi High Court Through Registrar General
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DJS Preliminary Examination answer key, holding that Section 91 Cr.P.C. does not confer an absolute right on the accused to seek document production at the charge framing stage and that the answer key was not demonstrably incorrect.
Laishram Ranjit Singh Meitei v. NIA
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appellant's appeal to reduce in-default imprisonment terms while upholding substantive sentences after accepting his voluntary plea of guilt under IPC and UAPA charges.
A.S. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court reduced the life sentence under pre-amendment Section 6 of the POCSO Act to the period already undergone by the appellant, considering mitigating factors and his good conduct.
Amandeep Singh and Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Hemant Kumar and Ors. v. Govt of India Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appropriate government's discretion under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act to refuse reference of a dispute involving alleged sham contract labour, holding that adjudication of such disputes lies exclusively with the Industrial Tribunal.
Kapil & Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and their resumption of cohabitation, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Raja Ram v. Delhi Police
The Delhi High Court directed the police to produce the missing minor daughter, recorded her voluntary statement, and handed her over to her parents after ensuring her welfare and consent.
Shasi Kant v. Union of India; Nand Lal Dahariya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to reconsider the petitioners' eligibility for the post of Principal by disposing of their representations with a speaking order after hearing them, without adjudicating on the merits.
Kalyan Toll Infrastructure Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an arbitrator from a restricted panel of retired government officers violates principles of impartiality, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
INSP/GD Jitender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
Exoneration in disciplinary proceedings does not entitle refund of amounts recovered under separate financial loss proceedings in service matters.
MAX HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for re-adjudication after providing a fair hearing.
Shri Krishna Industries v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.
Zebronics India Pvt Ltd v. Pushpender Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging dismissal of an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC is not maintainable when an appeal under Order XLIII Rule 1(d) CPC is available, and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Sonu Sharma and Others v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Mohammad Areesh Saifi v. Directorate of Education & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools must admit EWS children shortlisted through the Directorate of Education’s computerized draw of lots under the RTE Act, regularizing provisional admission despite unsubstantiated financial objections.
Shri Tarun Chander Malik v. M/S Varahi Diamonds and Finance Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that conflicting court jurisdiction and arbitration clauses in a lease deed must be harmoniously construed to uphold arbitration and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rishabh Kumar Gupta @Reshu & Ors. v. State Through SHO P.S. New Ashok Nagar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A/323/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Raman Batra & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SMT. PREETI WIFE OF DECEASED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal challenging the involvement of the offending vehicle in a fatal motor accident, upholding the Tribunal's award based on credible eyewitness and investigation evidence.
Godavari Projects (J.V) v. Union of India
Delhi High Court held that a contractual proviso delaying arbitration until alternative arrangements are made does not bar arbitration and appointed an independent arbitrator despite insolvency proceedings against a joint venture member.