Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Arun Kumar Mishra & Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a disqualification order passed after publication of the final candidate list cannot retrospectively affect election rights, directing elections to proceed including the petitioners.
Ali Hussain v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's criminal appeal, upholding his conviction for robbery with use of a deadly weapon, finding the prosecution evidence credible and sufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Uday Singtha v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC read with the Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Kunal Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a claim of mental illness under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 must be adjudicated and referred to the Mental Health Review Board before sentencing, and applications under the Probation of Offenders Act must also be decided prior to passing sentence.
Neeraj Sharma v. Vinay Sheel Saxena & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition after finding substantial compliance and remedial tree plantation by respondents, setting aside convictions and emphasizing that sincere apology and obedience to court orders purge civil contempt.
Brijesh Kumar Singh v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for serious disciplinary charges, refusing to interfere with the disciplinary authority's orders.
Deepak Kumar and Ors. v. Sashastra Seema Bal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the respondents' decision to withhold petitioners' recruitment results pending identity verification, directing action based on the verification Board's findings.
Shiv Prakash v. Mool Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal, holding that acquisition of land by the Government extinguished his title and that he failed to prove defendant's role as Pairokar, rendering the suit for declaration and rendition of accounts untenable.
Santosh Devi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed clubbing of complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act involving multiple cheques issued in discharge of the same liability, applying Sections 219 and 220 CrPC to promote judicial economy.
DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. PARAS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s discretion to allow recall and further cross-examination of witnesses in a civil negligence suit, emphasizing the inherent powers of courts to ensure a fair trial while cautioning against routine reopening of evidence.
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd v. Sunehari Bagh Construction Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the seat of arbitration fixed by the arbitral tribunal with parties' consent determines the territorial jurisdiction of the court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, setting aside the dismissal of the application for lack of jurisdiction.
M/S Avon Industries v. M/S Masarsinsa Steels Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld summary judgment for recovery of debt based on acknowledgment and post-dated cheques, rejecting defenses of sub-standard goods and theft of cheques.
Quadra Strat Trade Services Ltd. v. Mahinder Kumar Madan
The Delhi High Court struck off the defendant’s defence for failure to timely file a compliant Written Statement despite extensions and court orders, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and conditions even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Union of India & Ors. v. CDR Sudesh Kumar Sharma Retd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to a retired naval officer, affirming that disabilities arising during service are presumed service-connected unless the employer disproves attribution or aggravation.
Nuvia India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging a tender award by recording the respondents' decision to recall the tenders and call for a fresh tender, allowing all parties to participate without adjudicating the contested allegations.
Sanjay @ Sanjeev @ Baba v. State
The Delhi High Court suspended the sentence and granted bail to a convict who had served more than half of his fixed term sentence during the pendency of his appeal under Section 389 Cr.P.C.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-18 v. M/S Wig Investment
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that gains on mutual fund redemptions are capital gains and that capital contributions by partner companies do not attract deemed dividend provisions under Section 2(22)(e) of the Income-tax Act, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Oguljeren Hajyyeva v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing release of seized foreign currency balance after adjusting redemption fine and penalty, holding that the redemption option is deemed exercised when the order directs realization from the seized amount.
Jamia Millia Islamia v. Shabbir Hussain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award directing the regularization of a daily wager as Garden Supervisor based on acquired experience, dismissing the University's writ petition challenging the award.
Nipun Malhotra v. Sony Pictures Films India Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a film's portrayal of persons with disabilities, upholding CBFC certification and affirming freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a).