Delhi High Court
64,767 judgments
Siya Omar v. Union of India
Delhi High Court permitted a minor to donate part of her liver to her father under Article 226, directing framing of guidelines for exceptional medical grounds under the Transplantation Rules.
Manish Gulati & Ors. v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Veena Suri v. Ravi Shanker Luther and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against an interlocutory order refusing to summon witnesses in probate proceedings, holding that such orders are not appealable and title disputes cannot be adjudicated in probate cases.
Mohammad Hamim and Anr. v. Facebook India Online Services Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions against Facebook to curb hate speech targeting Rohingyas, holding that the IT Rules, 2021 provide an efficacious statutory remedy and prior censorship is impermissible.
Kushal Kudesia v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court rejected anticipatory bail to an accused in a rape case, holding that subsequent marriage after bail rejections does not justify bail when the accused absconds and serious allegations remain uninvestigated.
M/S ONE QUBE REALTORS PVT. LTD. v. DAIICHI SANKYO LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court stayed the sale of a disputed property pending adjudication of an application challenging attachment and sale orders, emphasizing the need to maintain status quo and hear parties on merits.
Prem Kumar v. The State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363/376 IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act based on the parties' marriage and settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. despite the offences being non-compoundable.
Sultan@Rajesh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition and directed grant of furlough despite prior delay in surrender, emphasizing fair application of prison rules and consideration of medical condition.
Babloo Passi @ Bhola v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for armed robbery and attempted murder but reduced his sentence to the period already served on grounds of parity with co-accused and mitigating factors.
Premwati v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Railway Claims Tribunal's order rejecting compensation, holding that the deceased's death was not due to an accidental fall from the train and the claimant failed to prove an untoward incident under the Railways Act.
Gulshan v. State and Ors.
Delhi High Court directed Delhi Police to register an FIR and investigate the alleged murder of the petitioner’s son despite existing accident FIRs in other states, clarifying the scope of multiple FIRs for distinct offences.
Rakesh Kumar & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court corrected a clerical error in its judgment to accurately state that a statement was recorded under Section 161 Cr.P.C., not Section 164, and disposed of the application accordingly.
Sameer Singh Minor v. University of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's stream-wise ward quota admission policy and lawful cancellation of a provisional admission made on an erroneous merit list.
State Bank of India v. Harish Chander
The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing payment of last drawn wages under Section 17 B of the Industrial Disputes Act to a workman during the pendency of a writ petition challenging his reinstatement award, rejecting the employer's contention that entitlement to superannuation benefits precluded such relief.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. v. SIDDHARTH HANDA
The Delhi High Court set aside CIC's compensation order for delay in RTI response, holding that the delay in appointment was due to record correction, but imposed penalty on the PIO for unjustified delay in furnishing information.
M/S MAA TARINI MINERALS v. M/S TECHNICAST ENGINEERS LTD.
The Delhi High Court transferred a nascent winding up petition to the NCLT under the Companies Act, 2013 and Insolvency Code, leaving substantive issues for the tribunal to decide.
Jyotsna Bedi v. Tikka Brijinder Singh Bedi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of a 1992 family settlement between legal heirs, decreeing the suit in accordance with its terms to maintain family harmony and prevent protracted litigation.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. Delhi International Arbitration Centre
The Delhi High Court held that MSME registration obtained after contract formation has only prospective effect, and disputes regarding applicability of MSME Act benefits must be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
Ashok Kumar Shivpuri v. Ashok B Chajjar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's enhancement of compensation for deficiency in service, holding that the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 does not permit reappreciation of facts unless there is perversity or gross injustice.
Sulochna v. Vishnu Dutt
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on grounds of mental cruelty and non-restitution of conjugal rights, affirming that persistent mental harassment and failure to resume marital cohabitation justify dissolution under the Hindu Marriage Act.