Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Kritika Narayan v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the revised answer key in the DJS Preliminary Examination, ruling that criminal breach of trust under Sections 405/406 IPC requires dishonest intention, and dismissed the petition challenging the answer key.
Sadulram & Anr. v. Retail Royalty Company & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a permanent injunction against appellants for trademark infringement but set aside the costs awarded to respondents due to lack of infringement findings, emphasizing the anti-dissection rule and appellants' abandonment of the mark.
Srinivas Gundamuni v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of Non Availability Certificate and stoppage of House Rent Allowance where the petitioner failed to show willingness to occupy government accommodation once it became available.
Janakraj & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Harish Kumar Kathuria & Anr. v. Sanjay Gupta & Ors.
An appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 is maintainable only against an order imposing punishment for contempt; an order merely holding a party guilty without punishment is not appealable, and such premature appeal must be dismissed.
V. VIKRAMAN v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a 2001 charge-sheet as barred by res judicata and held that a review petition under CCS (CCA) Rules cannot reopen finally adjudicated disciplinary proceedings.
Kripa Narain Shahi and Anr. v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition to recall its earlier dismissal of the writ petition, holding that an apparent error regarding the petitioners' educational qualifications warranted a fresh hearing on merits.
Oma Ram v. State of GNCTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application, holding that timely filing of the charge-sheet and cognizance preclude statutory bail despite incomplete investigation or identification issues.
Satish Kumar Malik v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recovery of mistaken excess payments from a Group-C government employee's salary without prior notice is unlawful and directed refund of all deducted amounts.
EX AC UT VINAY KUMAR PANDEY v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of disability pension for a mental disorder detected within one week of enrolment, holding the disease was pre-existing and not attributable to military service.
Dnyaneshwar Hiralal Phuse v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of examination rules disallowing grace marks in practicals, prohibiting re-evaluation, and maintaining confidentiality of OSCE exam content, holding they do not violate Article 14 or other legal rights.
IMC LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court restrained IOCL from continuing unauthorized pipeline construction on a route exclusively authorized to IMC Limited under the PNGRB Act, pending adjudication.
Maj Vishal v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's dismissal of a petition seeking Permanent Commission beyond the sanctioned vacancies, holding that legitimate expectation applies only to candidates within the approved merit list and filling vacancies is discretionary.
DR VP MAINRA v. M/S DAWSONS LEASING LTD. & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held ex-directors liable for fraudulent concealment and misappropriation of sale proceeds during company liquidation, ordering repayment with interest and authorizing prosecution under Section 538 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Jeena v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a woman accused in a sexual offences case, applying the proviso to Section 437(1) CrPC and emphasizing the impermissibility of indefinite pre-trial detention.
Krishna Dixit v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings and punishments imposed on an Indian Coast Guard personnel for unauthorized absence and misconduct, upholding the legality of the summary trial and recovery of pay.
Sanjeev Kumar Panchal & Ors. v. State (GNCTD) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 323, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajender Pal & Anr v. Anita Kanthwal & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that insurers remain initially liable to pay compensation in motor accident claims even if the vehicle was driven by a minor without a valid licence, with rights to recover from the insured thereafter.
Devi @ Jarina v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a woman accused under serious IPC and POCSO charges, applying the first proviso to Section 437(1) CrPC and considering parity, long incarceration, and presumption of innocence.
Bela Creation Pvt Ltd v. Jai Durga Traders Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for failure to deposit the court-ordered security and because the related appeal against the final decree was withdrawn, leaving no issue to be decided.