Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
CITICORP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SHIV-VANI OIL & GAS EXPLORATION SERVICES LTD
The Delhi High Court transferred the winding up petition of Shiv-Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services Ltd. to the NCLT, directing release of verified third-party properties post disposal of company assets and reimbursement of security expenses by secured creditors.
Lhingneihat Lhouvum v. IO, Narcotics Control Bureau & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a commercial heroin trafficking case under the NDPS Act, holding that the prima facie material did not satisfy the stringent conditions of Section 37 for denial of bail.
Piyush Gopal Bandhopadhyay v. State (EOW)
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a senior IFS officer accused of cheating and forgery after prolonged custody and completion of investigation, subject to conditions.
Ashok Malhotra and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family property dispute following an amicable mediated settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
M/S ADYA INFRACON PRIVATE LIMITED v. PHOENIX ARC PVT. LTD & ANR.
Delhi High Court held that the stay order of Bombay High Court did not affect the jurisdictional transfer of recovery proceedings and directed the Recovery Officer to decide the petitioner's application expeditiously.
Bhagat Singh & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 406, 420, 120B, and 34 IPC, holding that the investigation should proceed as the allegations disclose cognizable offences and quashing at this stage is premature.
Hari Ram Tiwari v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a government employee after holding that the domestic inquiry was conducted fairly and in accordance with natural justice principles.
Darshan Singh v. Chairman Cum Managing Director, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pay fixation benefits for notional promotion are payable only from the date of actual joining, not from the date of notional promotion, and refused to direct promotion or investigation without sufficient grounds.
Vanya Jain v. Ambit Finvest Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging a demand notice under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act is premature and must await action under Section 13(4) before statutory remedies under Section 17 can be invoked.
PayPal Payments Private Limited v. Financial Intelligence Unit India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that PayPal qualifies as a payment system operator and reporting entity under the PMLA, mandating compliance with anti-money laundering obligations despite non-registration under the PSS Act.
TTK Prestige Ltd. v. Gupta Light House
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the plaintiff's registered cooker design, found defendant's products infringing during registration term, denied injunction post-expiry, and granted rendition of accounts for damages.
Satyam Yadav v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking re-examination in the CRPF Physical Efficiency Test due to the petitioner’s failure to notify medical incapacity on the test day and held that belated claims do not warrant relief.
Dinesh Chand Tiwari v. State The Chief Secretary & Ors.
The High Court set aside an interim maintenance order for lack of reasoning and remanded the matter for fresh income assessment and maintenance determination.
State v. Rahul
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal, affirming that simple head injuries without intention or knowledge to cause death do not attract section 308 IPC but fall under section 323 IPC.
Prashant Sharma v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC based on a bona fide compromise between parties and exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ajay Kumar Pandey v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of a wage claim for a period during which the petitioner was not on muster roll or performing duty, affirming the principle of 'no work no pay' despite retrospective regularization.
Asha @ Pasho @ Bazi v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity heroin case, holding that the strict embargo under Section 37 of the NDPS Act applies and procedural lapses do not justify bail without reasonable grounds to believe innocence.
Satya Veer Singh v. Sahid & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a second motor accident claim petition as not maintainable but granted liberty to revive the earlier dismissed claim petition, emphasizing the beneficial nature of the Motor Vehicles Act and relaxing procedural technicalities.
Sanjeev Chanana v. M/S. Telestra Trade Place Pvt. Ltd.
The High Court held that the trial court must exercise its plenary power under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to summon or recall witnesses if their evidence is essential for justice, and set aside the dismissal of such an application filed after delay without justification.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Sh. Nanhakuoo and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer’s appeal, holding that a valid driving license authorizing the driver to operate the offending vehicle precludes exemption of insurer’s liability under Section 149 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.