Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Vandana Sharma and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition relying on a prior judgment, requiring no further order.
Sudershan v. Kiran Bakhla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the appellant jointly liable for compensation due to composite negligence despite acquittal in criminal proceedings.
Sandeep Singh v. Jagwanti @ Nidhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal granting divorce on grounds of mental cruelty, holding that false dowry and domestic violence allegations by the wife causing acquittal of the husband constitute cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Ashwin Narendra Lodha v. The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
Appeals under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 lie only against orders imposing punishment for contempt; appeals filed before punishment is imposed are premature and not maintainable.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. VIRENDER
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a probationer's termination order as punitive and stigmatic for lack of enquiry, directing reinstatement with liberty for disciplinary action.
Ankita Meena v. Airport Authority of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging reservation and eligibility criteria in recruitment, holding that post-qualification experience is presumed required and a candidate cannot challenge advertisement terms after participating without objection.
Union of India v. M/S Chiraj Stock & Security Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation and interest to a contractor for delay attributable to the employer, holding that excepted matters clauses do not bar arbitration in cases of extreme delay or bad faith.
The Hindustan Times Ltd v. Dy. Labour Commissioner, Govt of NCT Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Recovery Certificate directing payment of full backwages to the legal heirs of a terminated employee, affirming that unchallenged calculations before the Labour Commissioner form a valid basis for recovery.
Harneet Singh Chawla v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder in a road accident case, holding that prima facie evidence did not establish requisite knowledge or intent for Section 302 IPC at the bail stage.
EX.NAVIK.CK. SANTOSH KUMAR v. UOI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Coast Guard personnel for theft, holding that the disciplinary proceedings complied with statutory rules and principles of natural justice.
Ajvender v. State Through SHO PS Binda Pur & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the State to continue diligent investigation and file fortnightly reports to trace the petitioner’s missing minor daughter, disposing of the habeas corpus petition with supervisory directions.
Tek Chand v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 398 IPC due to lack of identification and recovery evidence, holding that constructive liability under Section 34 IPC is insufficient to sustain such conviction.
Sujata Kohli v. Rajiv Khosla
The Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal contempt petition against an advocate for alleged courtroom disruption due to insufficient evidence and emphasized courts' powers to regulate proceedings.
Ikram Husain @ Akram Hussain & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage between the parties.
Satya Prakash Shrivastav & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Parvinder Singh @ Kallu @ Rinku v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder and robbery case due to doubts in prosecution’s circumstantial evidence and long incarceration without misuse of interim bail.
Vimal Tyagi v. Doli Tyagi
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty, holding that persistent harassment and disinterest by the wife justified dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Nalini Lal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Others
The Delhi High Court allowed respondents to place additional relevant documents on record at a belated stage under Order VII Rule 14 CPC, dismissing the petitioner’s objection and application for expungement, emphasizing a liberal approach to procedural rules to ensure substantial justice.
Parneet Singh Chawla & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354A, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sumit & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of the court process.