Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Naresh @ Goga v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appellant's appeals by ordering concurrent sentences for some POCSO offences while upholding consecutive sentencing for a heinous offence, emphasizing the stringent nature of the POCSO Act and judicious exercise of discretion under Section 427 CrPC.
Dr. Abhishek Gianchandani v. Director General, Central Reserve Police Force & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a candidate’s recruitment to the CRPF on grounds of being overweight beyond prescribed medical standards, dismissing his plea for regular appointment despite prior temporary service.
Kamlesh v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a missing major daughter who voluntarily stated she is married and living with her husband.
BSA Business Software Alliance, Inc. v. Tube Investments of India Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal permitting registration of the trademark 'BSA' in specified classes with agreed restrictions, enabling coexistence with the respondent's mark used in unrelated goods.
Zakaria Ahmed v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to supply the petitioner with the complete record of proceedings of the General Security Force Court within two weeks.
Aditya Sarda v. Arjun Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to summon additional witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. at a belated stage, emphasizing that such power must be exercised judiciously to prevent undue delay and abuse of process.
Society for Holistic Approach and Development v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Public Interest Litigation is not maintainable to challenge recruitment criteria in service matters, dismissing the petition against the Probation Officer recruitment advertisement.
Sara Carriere Dubey v. Ashish Dubey
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Family Court's interim order modifying visitation rights during children's Christmas vacation, emphasizing equitable parental access despite pending related appeals.
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that linking Aadhaar with property transactions is a policy matter beyond judicial scope but directed the government to dispose of the petitioner's representation within eight weeks.
Hena Parveen v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition for a missing minor after police efforts proved unsuccessful, directing monthly status reports and communication with the petitioner.
Sheikh Mohd. Umar v. State & Ors.
The High Court held that police must mandatorily register an FIR upon information disclosing a cognizable offence of grievous hurt and directed registration and investigation, quashing lower courts' orders refusing FIR registration.
Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that members of the Veterinary Council of India continue in office until successors are elected, and appointed a Court Commissioner to supervise pending elections.
R.K. Gupta & Ors. v. Union of India through Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that SFIO has jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute persons connected with a company under Section 212 of the Companies Act without requiring separate prior approval under Section 219, and may investigate related IPC offences under Section 436(2), dismissing the petition challenging the investigation and prosecution.
Dinesh Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to supply the petitioner with a complete copy of the General Security Force Court proceedings despite procedural defects in the earlier application.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Kulwant Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award of pay scale arrears and interest to MCD pharmacists under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, recognizing entitlement arising from established service conditions without formal employer approval.
Vinod Kumar & Anr. v. Rameshwar Dayal
The Delhi High Court fixed tentative use and occupation charges payable by the tenant for illegally constructed additional floor, directing payment during pendency of the petition.
Dr. Rajabather Women Teacher Training College v. National Council for Teacher Education and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the NCTE's South Regional Committee to decide on the petitioner’s show cause notice within four weeks after granting a hearing opportunity, reserving the petitioner’s right to challenge the decision.
Paridhi Kumari v. Directorate of Education & Anr
Admission allotment under EWS category by the Directorate of Education is valid only for the specified academic year and does not carry over to subsequent years if relief is not sought within that year.
Harjeet Singh v. M/S Omaxe Limited
The Delhi High Court, following the Supreme Court's directions, set aside the sole arbitrator appointment and constituted a three-member arbitral tribunal as per the contract and Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Manju Khanna v. Tata AIG General Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the Court can extend the Arbitral Tribunal’s mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act even after expiry of the original or extended period, emphasizing flexibility and party autonomy in arbitration timelines.