Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Samar Amusement and Education v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the allotment of a DDA ground for Ram Leela, holding that failure to comply with mandatory online booking procedures and timelines disentitles the petitioner from relief.
Purvi Delhi Vaidehi Trust v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of a public park booking, holding no legal right arises from mere online application and payment without compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements.
Dheeraj Wadhawan v. CBI
Delhi High Court dismissed medical bail application of Dheeraj Wadhawan in a major financial fraud case, holding that his medical condition can be managed in jail and emphasizing discretionary nature of medical bail and limits of comity of courts.
Chanpreet Singh Rayat v. Enforcement Directorate
Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a money laundering case under PMLA, emphasizing the twin conditions for bail, cooperation with investigation, and the weak predicate offence while imposing stringent bail conditions.
Somnath Bharti v. Bansuri Swaraj and Others
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner cannot seek retention or verification of burnt memory of all EVMs without a timely written request identifying specific machines, limiting verification to 5% of EVMs as per Supreme Court directions, and upheld the Returning Officer's right to release EVMs for reuse.
Sameer Mahandru v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Sameer Mahandru in a PMLA money laundering case, emphasizing the primacy of the right to liberty under Article 21 amid trial delays despite serious allegations.
Mohd. Rehan v. Rajinder Kumar Sharma
The High Court allowed the petitioner one opportunity to cross-examine the respondent's witness subject to payment of costs and directed the Trial Court to fix a convenient date.
Pankaj Jain v. Parul Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the father's petition challenging procedural rulings in a guardianship dispute, affirming the Family Court's jurisdiction and prioritizing the child's welfare over procedural technicalities.
Morgan Ventures Limited v. NEPC India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions alleging wilful disobedience of orders to secure monies realized from debtors, holding that accounting write-offs of bad debts do not constitute contempt and that limitation runs from knowledge of breach.
Shyam Sunder Sethi v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking allotment of a plot based on a cancelled registration, holding that delay and laches bar stale claims and ordering refund of the deposited amount with interest.
M/S Fresh Pet Private Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi – 1
The Delhi High Court held that under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020, reliefs granted in the original assessment such as carry forward of losses cannot be denied in settlement proceedings and apparent mistakes in Form 3 are rectifiable to prevent placing the declarant in a worse position.
Mamchand v. Shri Vijay Kumar Khanna and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of its order and initiation of contempt proceedings, holding that contempt cannot be invoked without a prior court order being disobeyed and directing the petitioner to seek appropriate civil remedies.
Vijay Gaur v. Mr. Taaha Fahim & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously decide the pending Order VII Rule 11 application seeking rejection of plaint within six months, emphasizing timely disposal and cooperation of parties.
Din Dayal Agrawal v. Siri In Fin Lease Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court recalled arrest warrants issued in execution proceedings for non-compliance with mandatory procedure, allowing the executing court to reissue warrants after due process.
Manohar Sr v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the writ petition as a representation and communicate reasons for the petitioner's downgraded seniority within eight weeks, ensuring transparency in administrative decisions.
Emerald Industries v. Tata Aldesa JV
The Delhi High Court granted a nine-month extension to the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
MINOR N THR MOTHER P v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed a minor rape victim's petition for medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks gestation, emphasizing reproductive autonomy, comprehensive medical assessment, and informed consent under the amended MTP Act and constitutional rights.
Tek Travels Private Limited v. Gursahib Singh Sethi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that no extension beyond 120 days is permissible for filing written statements under its Rules, but the Supreme Court's pandemic orders excluding limitation period apply to filings during that time, validating defendant no. 2's written statement while dismissing condonation for defendants 1 and 3.
Manisha v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a complaint for bigamy under Section 494 IPC due to lack of prima facie evidence of a second marriage.
Sarpreet Singh Johal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 Arms Act against petitioner for possession of empty magazines, holding absence of conscious possession and inapplicability of minor ammunition exemption.