Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Badakulu Ladu @ Sushant v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner charged under Section 29 of the NDPS Act, holding that reliance solely on co-accused disclosures, CDRs, and monetary transactions without direct recovery is insufficient to deny bail, and procedural defects in sampling must be examined at trial.
Rupi Babbar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside charges against a mother under Section 21 POCSO for alleged failure to report child sexual abuse by her husband, holding that delay due to abuse and threats does not constitute failure to report.
Shankar Hirachand Kadam v. The State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for a step-father accused of repeatedly raping his minor step-daughter, emphasizing the gravity of the offence, prima facie evidence, and the protective mandate of the POCSO Act.
Geeta Gupta v. M/S Nivedan Fin Invest Lease Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that Magistrates must conduct a mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC before issuing summons in Section 138 NI Act complaints against accused residing outside their jurisdiction, and set aside summons issued without such inquiry.
Daihril David Hrailu v. Joint Recruitment Cell Lok Sabha Secretariat Parliament of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a PwD reserved vacancy cannot be filled by a non-PwD ST candidate and must be carried forward if unfilled, upholding the recruitment rules and reservation principles.
Umesh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled solely on unsubstantiated oral statements and directed restoration of registration pending proper adjudication.
Antex Pharma Pvt Ltd v. Aadvik Pharma & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction in a trademark and passing off suit, holding that prima facie evaluation of defence is essential and exclusive rights cannot be claimed over a commonly used mark.
Prakash Singh Bisht v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration due to non-communication of reasons, restoring the petitioner’s registration and emphasizing adherence to natural justice principles.
Sadhna Kohli v. Sales Tax Officer Class II, Avato Ward 80 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under the DGST Act due to non-receipt and inaccessibility of the Show Cause Notice, directing fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner a proper hearing.
Punjab and Sindh Bank v. Raj Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of parity in disciplinary punishments, converting the respondent's dismissal to compulsory retirement due to disproportionate and discriminatory treatment compared to co-delinquents.
A.K. Pathak & Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to implement the Tribunal's pay scale order following the Supreme Court's dismissal of the appeal, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
ASI Sanjay Kumar v. Savita Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal and upheld the CAT order directing release of gratuity and retiral dues to the widow of a deceased employee, holding that unauthorized absence periods already condoned cannot be recovered posthumously.
Union of India & Anr. v. Vikas
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing the rejection of a candidate's candidature for violating non-cancellation examination instructions, emphasizing strict interpretation of examination rules.
Staff Selection Commission v. Rahul
The High Court directed a fresh medical examination by an independent medical board at a different hospital, holding its report final and binding, thereby modifying the Tribunal's order and ensuring fairness in recruitment medical fitness assessment.
Raj Kumar Tiwari v. M/S ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Insurance Ombudsman to treat the writ petition as a fresh complaint and decide the insurance claim dispute within four weeks, ensuring timely adjudication under Article 226.
Bhooma Devi v. Janki Devi
The High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to complete cross-examination subject to costs, setting aside the Trial Court's refusal to adjourn.
National Health Authority v. Ms. Neha Yadav, Advocate
The Delhi High Court allowed partial attachment of the judgment debtor's bank account limited to the decretal amount in execution of an arbitral award, modifying the order for attachment of the entire account.
Ruby Sharma v. M/S Sood Resins and Polymers
The High Court held that partners of an LLP cannot be compelled to disclose personal assets in execution proceedings against the LLP without an opportunity of hearing, recalling such orders passed by the trial court.
Kanchan Singh v. Bula Mukherjee & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition challenging NCDRC order, holding that jurisdiction lies with the Calcutta High Court as the cause of action arose in West Bengal.
Anita Goyal & Anr. v. Gagan Bhatnagar
The Delhi High Court restored defendants' defence in a commercial suit by deeming their written statement on record and imposed costs for delay, holding that summons must be duly served before striking off defence.