Delhi High Court
44,251 judgments
Sweta Tiwari v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing the father to produce and hand over custody of the seven-month-old child to the mother, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount while leaving ultimate custody determination to the appropriate forum.
Vimal Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's anticipatory bail plea in a serious assault-on-police case, emphasizing the gravity of offences and incomplete cooperation with investigation.
Jamia Arabia Nizamia Welfare Education Society v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court ordered CBI investigation and administrative reforms to address large-scale illegal construction and encroachment near protected monuments, emphasizing statutory authorities' duty to act promptly and effectively.
Shibu Soren v. Lokpal of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Lokpal may order a preliminary inquiry before deciding on limitation under Section 53 and dismissed the appellant's premature writ petition challenging continuation of proceedings.
Tarun Babbar v. Asha Ram & Sons Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal in a commercial suit for recovery of unpaid invoices, upholding the trial court's decree and interest award, and rejecting the defence of defective goods and non-maintainability due to mediation non-compliance.
Manoj Kumar Agarwal & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC arising from a settled commercial dispute, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Texzone Information Services Pvt Ltd v. Ankur Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents had substantially complied with the consent terms and order requiring display of a disclaimer during an exhibition, and no willful disobedience was found.
TV Today Network Ltd. v. Ankita Sodhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the gratuity claim of a contractual employee despite shortfall in continuous service and delay, rejecting employer's allegations of misconduct and confirming the condonation of delay under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
Pankaj Raheja v. Kiara
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing interim maintenance of Rs.35,000 per month to a minor autistic child, rejecting the petitioner's challenge to the income assessment and maintenance quantum.
Mahtab Tyagi v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a commercial quantity NDPS case, emphasizing cautious bail grant, risk of absconding, and directing trial expeditiousness.
Murli Manohar v. Priyanka Panchariya
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order of Rs.10,000 per month based on reasonable income assessment and dismissed petitions challenging and seeking enhancement of the amount.
Manju Gaind v. Kamla Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the 120-day limit for filing Written Statements under its rules is generally inviolable and dismissed a 2000-day delay condonation application for lack of exceptionally sufficient cause, while allowing clarificatory amendments to pleadings.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that exclusive management and control of Kalkaji Mandir rests with the Court-appointed Administrator, prohibiting unauthorized events and mandating strict safety, redevelopment, and crowd management measures.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Naresh Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed NDMC's petition and upheld the Tribunal's ruling that recovery of excess pay made over five years ago is barred under the Supreme Court's Rafiq Masih judgment.
Rajendra v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective reasons and adherence to natural justice, setting aside a mechanically applied retrospective cancellation order.
Thales India Private Limited v. Commissioner of CGST, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court remanded a GST appeal for fresh consideration after the petitioner was directed to produce service agreements crucial to determining the nature of services provided.
Sunil Gulati v. Naseem Ahmed & Anr.
The High Court held that in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act, one joint tenant can represent all legal heirs, and a third party claiming ownership cannot be impleaded to contest tenancy rights.
Manish Gupta v. Ruchika Gupta
The High Court set aside the order striking off the petitioner's defence for non-payment of costs imposed while setting aside an ex-parte eviction order, reducing the cost and emphasizing justice over technicalities.
Subey Singh v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging concurrent orders denying interim injunction, holding the petitioner failed to prove settled possession and no illegality was found in the lower courts' dismissal of the injunction application.
Naresh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to revive the appellant’s writ petition for joint adjudication with co-workers’ pending writ petition to ensure uniformity in claims for regularization and benefits.