Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Shri Naresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld that compassionate allowance under CCS Pension Rules is discretionary and can be granted to dismissed employees with less than 10 years of service, dismissing the Government's challenge to its withdrawal.
SIBA INTERNATIONAL v. UNION BANK OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking to restrain possession of secured assets under SARFAESI Act due to the petitioner's default on payment undertakings and allowed the bank to proceed with recovery.
Bhuvaneshwari Subramanian v. University Grants Commission
The Delhi High Court held that the UGC cannot disqualify a candidate from JRF after a final declared UGC-NET result, and advisory eligibility criteria cannot be treated as mandatory, affirming the petitioner's entitlement to JRF based on her interdisciplinary M.Phil. qualification.
IFUNA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETIES LTD. v. THE REGISTRAR, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a cooperative society membership granted in 1986, ruling that no domicile requirement existed under the applicable law then, and dismissed the review petition challenging this decision.
Anurav Jaju v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
Anticipatory bail was denied to accused in a serious economic offence involving forged loan documents and fund diversion, as custodial interrogation was necessary to protect investigation integrity.
Meena Devi & Anr. v. The State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the wife's relatives to refrain from interfering in the matrimonial home and disposed of the Habeas Corpus petition seeking release of minor children, facilitating family reconciliation.
M/S UPPER INDIA TRADING CO. PVT. LTD. v. M/S HERO FINCORP LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed by a party interested in the dispute, violating Section 12(5) and the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Jebin Nagarajan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to trace an adult alleged missing wife staying with her parents of her own free will, emphasizing respect for adult autonomy and ordering return of her original documents.
Mahua Moitra v. Directorate of Enforcement and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain media leaks of investigation-related information against a public figure, balancing freedom of the press with privacy and fair investigation rights.
Suresh Kumar Rathee v. Shri Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that substantial compliance with its 2016 order was made by the Registrar Cooperative Societies in resolving allotment claims, and no willful disobedience occurred.
Piyush Bagoriya & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a policy limiting retention of government accommodation by families of deceased service personnel to five and a half years, dismissing the appellants' challenge to extend occupancy beyond this period.
Confederation of Delhi Industries and CETP Societies v. The Special Commissioner of Industry Cum Appropriate Authority, CETP and Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed a notification transferring CETP societies for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and violation of natural justice, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with law.
MD Parvej Alam v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not legally required to disclose criminal cases registered against him for offences committed as a minor, and suppression of such facts cannot justify departmental inquiry or disqualification from service.
Kuldeep v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a prison punishment imposed without issuing a mandatory show cause notice, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural safeguards under prison laws.
Naresh Kumar and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging framing of charges under Section 307 IPC, holding that a prima facie case was made out and the inherent powers to quash charges should be exercised sparingly.
Bhanumati v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of government accommodation allotment and penalty for illegal subletting, holding that acceptance of penalty and non-challenge of appellate order bars re-agitation of the issue.
Deepak Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual offence provisions following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Jai Bhagwan v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under the SC/ST Act for lack of credible evidence and failure to consider enquiry reports, emphasizing the Magistrate's duty to apply judicial mind before issuing process.
Chiranjivi Pradhan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a juvenile is not obliged to disclose juvenile criminal cases when applying for service, and dismissal for suppression of such information is unsustainable under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Birender Kumar v. Imperia Structures Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed reference of the dispute to arbitration under DIAC, rejecting the unilateral arbitrator appointment clause as unworkable under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.