Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Vijay Dahiya v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to accompany his son for board examinations, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. due to non-decision of the parole application by the competent authority.
Nitco Logistic Pvt Ltd v. Rajiv Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot recover compensation from the vehicle owner without proving the driver's invalid licence and that the owner is not obliged to verify licence genuineness before appointing a driver.
Fiyazuddin v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed police assistance to restore the petitioner’s wife to his custody under Habeas Corpus jurisdiction, recognizing her willingness to live with him amid a matrimonial dispute.
Mano Karan & Ors. v. MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Rehabilitation Policy protecting JJ dwellers of Kanak Durga Colony from demolition without alternate housing, directing respondents to act accordingly and dismissing the appellants’ claim of land surrender by Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
Kamlesh v. Sunita Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to valid sale documents and possession rights of the respondent, emphasizing the requirement of proving fraud with specificity and the binding effect of prior possession findings.
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.