Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Bal Kishan Gupta v. D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court held that demolition of property by DDA without prior notice and opportunity of hearing violates natural justice and restrained demolition pending due process.
Shammi Chadha v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against demolition of unauthorized construction, holding that Article 14 does not permit illegal constructions merely because others have similar structures and emphasizing the need for statutory sanction.
Rajshree Singh v. Lieutenant Governor, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner to decide the land demarcation dispute under Section 28 of the Delhi Land Revenue Act and restrained demolition pending such decision.
Babra Electricals v. QVC Interiors & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a decree on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires clear, unambiguous admissions, and dismissed the plaintiff’s application for judgment on admissions due to lack of such admissions.
Kamal Kant Rachhoya v. Manish Rachhoya
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a Local Commissioner under its Original Side Rules, distinguishing the trial court precedent and dismissing the appeal challenging the appointment.
Radhika Sharma v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking refund of fees on the respondents' undertaking to refund the fees within four weeks.
Shanti Devi Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant failed to prove that Tharthari Block was an unserved block, thus rightly denying affiliation under the MSTI Scheme which applies only to unserved blocks.
Gagandeep Singh v. Bhumika
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's refusal to order a paternity test on the minor child, emphasizing the presumption of legitimacy and the child's right to identity over the husband's attempt to prove adultery.
Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute v. President and Fellows of Harvard College
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an INDRP arbitral award transferring the domain name <kashmirharvard.edu.in> to Harvard College, holding that proper notice was given and the award did not violate public policy.
Nagendra Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing grant of one notional increment and consequential pension re-fixation in line with binding Supreme Court and High Court precedents applicable to similarly situated persons.
Shubham Malik v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh independent medical examination to resolve conflicting medical opinions on the petitioner's fitness for service due to alleged Inguinal Hernia.
Apeejay Education Society Regd. & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi Through Its Commissioner & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim stay on construction of a Fixed Compactor Transport Station adjacent to a school, holding compliance with waste management rules and distinguishing prior case law.
Shashank Jain v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging removal from CISF service for negligence in safeguarding a service pistol that was used in a fellow personnel's suicide, holding that the disciplinary authorities acted within their jurisdiction and the penalty was justified.
Lokesh Bansal v. Indian Institute of Science & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging examination results for lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the Karnataka High Court.
Baidyanath Mahto v. Anil Goswami & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pension granted on benefit of doubt under the Freedom Fighters Pension Scheme is payable from the date of the writ petition, not the original application, and dismissed revival of contempt petitions alleging non-compliance.
Parveen Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed re-examination of the petitioner’s tattoo removal scar, holding that scars not impairing hand function cannot disqualify a candidate under CAPF medical guidelines.
Mohd Rafi v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO and rape case, holding that the prosecution's evidence did not inspire confidence and the presumption under Section 29 POCSO was not satisfied at the bail stage.
Mahender Kumar Khandelwal v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that retention of seized property under PMLA beyond 365 days without complaint against the person or property is unlawful, directing return of seized items to the petitioner.
Komman People Welfare Society (Regd) v. Sukhbir Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to permit filing of replication already submitted and dismissed the appeal challenging condonation of delay after costs were accepted.
Abhay Kumar Jha v. M/S Bosch
The Delhi High Court granted conditional leave to defend in a summary suit upon deposit of principal and security for interest, clarifying principles for leave to defend and pre-suit interest in Order XXXVII proceedings.