Delhi High Court
28,164 judgments
Shubham Khandelwal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of GST fraud, emphasizing the discretionary nature of bail, parity with co-accused, and the non-punitive purpose of pre-conviction custody.
Ahluwalia Contract (India) Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside parts of an arbitral award rejecting delay-related claims, holding that overhead add-ons do not preclude compensation for prolongation costs and loss of profits, while upholding rejection of premature bonus claims.
Ashu & Anr. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall the prosecutrix for further cross-examination under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of this power to prevent harassment and trial delay.
Lakhvinder Singh v. Northern Railway
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a parking contract despite pending litigation, facilitating arbitration proceedings.
Pawan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner’s pending mercy petition within a stipulated time, without adjudicating on the merits of his disciplinary removal.
Jindal Stainless Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner's regularization of EPCG benefits and subsequent availing of SHIS benefits, quashing the impugned order and affirming DGFT's authority in policy interpretation.
Raman Bhuraria v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court allowed bail to the petitioner in a money laundering case under PMLA, holding that retracted statements lacked reliability and the twin conditions for bail denial under Section 45 PMLA were not satisfied.
Zafar Ali & Anr v. Dr. Smt. Nirmala G. Joseph & Ors.
The Delhi High Court passed a consent decree disposing of the suit based on a lawful compromise recorded in a Memorandum of Settlement and additional agreed terms under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC.
Mukesh Sharma v. Ministry of Finance
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking declaration as a whistle blower, holding that such recognition and protection must be sought before the competent authority under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014, and not by writ petition.
Ministry of Railway & Ors. v. Shri Salim Ahmed Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order granting increments and pension revision to employees retiring one day before the increment date, binding parties to the Supreme Court's ruling and refusing to waive costs directed to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
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The court upheld the financial institution's right to recover loan dues from the defaulting borrower, limiting judicial interference to cases of fraud or illegality.
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for criminal breach of trust against the respondent, affirming that misappropriation of entrusted funds by a borrower constitutes a punishable offence under Sections 458 and 34 IPC.
SR. SEPHY v. CBI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that virginity tests conducted on female accused violate fundamental rights under Article 21 and are unconstitutional, affirming its jurisdiction to grant relief despite pending criminal proceedings elsewhere.
Vikramjeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds of marriage within the close family, subject to stringent conditions, in a serious offence case under IPC and POCSO.
Casio Keisanki Kabushiki Kaisha d/b/a Casio Computer Co. Ltd. v. Riddhi Siddhi Retail Venture and Anr.
The Delhi High Court confirmed an interim injunction protecting the plaintiff's registered keyboard design against defendants' alleged infringement, holding that the defendants failed to prove lack of novelty or prior publication to invalidate the design registration.
Dharamvir Udar v. Land Acquisition Collector (SW)
The Delhi High Court held that an administrative order awarding compensation post original and supplementary awards is not a supplementary award under the Land Acquisition Act, and a Reference filed beyond the six-month limitation period is barred and liable to be rejected.
Bharat Peraj Bhanushali v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to order reactivation of DIN/DSC for directors associated with multiple companies across different ROCs and directed coordinated reactivation by all concerned ROCs.
Chatur Sain v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed coercive enforcement including bailable warrants against a respondent who violated a Court undertaking to vacate property in favor of an 83-year-old senior citizen petitioner under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
Dharmveer v. Central Information Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed Union Bank of India to comply with the CIC’s order and provide information sought under RTI, allowing the petitioner’s writ petition for enforcement.
Royal Electrical Company v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the debarment of a government contractor by the Delhi Jal Board for failure to communicate the order and grant a hearing, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice principles.