Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Baba Hira Das Ji Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of renewal permission to an Ayurvedic college for failing to meet mandatory faculty requirements under MSR 2016, emphasizing judicial restraint in interfering with expert regulatory decisions.
Mohd. Anish v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Mohd. Anish for the murder of his wife, holding that his presence at the scene and failure to explain incriminating circumstances under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Ajay Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Ajay Yadav in a forgery and cheating case involving disputed sale deeds, holding that execution of sale deeds without ownership does not constitute forgery and emphasizing bail as the rule, not the exception.
Doris Chung Gim Lian and Anr. v. Shantanu Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed defendant no.10 as interim administrator of a charitable educational society under Section 92 CPC to resolve management deadlock and revive the institution, emphasizing financial capacity and best interest of the trust.
Ajay Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Ajay Yadav in a fraud and forgery case involving disputed sale deeds, emphasizing that bail is the rule even in economic offences when investigation is complete and no risk of tampering or absconding exists.
Yashdeep Chahal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory protections against disclosure of rape victim identity, directed compliance with Supreme Court guidelines, and declined to initiate proceedings against media pending similar litigation.
Shiv Hari v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that exoneration in departmental inquiry does not automatically bar criminal prosecution on identical charges and refused to quash the charges and summons against DJB officials accused of negligence and evidence fabrication in sewer deaths.
United Poly Engineering Pvt Ltd v. Presiding Officer Labour Court & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of wages under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act to a workman pending challenge to his reinstatement award, rejecting employer's delay and non-joining service arguments.
Neha Kapoor & Anr. v. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking a regulatory authority to censor non-film songs, holding that existing laws and rules adequately regulate digital content and courts cannot legislate by directing such authorities.
Sonam Rawal v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the eligibility criteria in the University's Bulletin of Information governs merit admissions and a candidate cannot rely on contradictory criteria in the admission form or invoke estoppel against the University after unsuccessful participation.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd v. National Research Development Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to arbitral awards on merits must be raised under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and cannot be entertained in execution proceedings under Section 36 by invoking Section 47 CPC.
Rajnish Kumar Rai v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to a show cause notice issued after Tribunal orders must be pursued before the Tribunal, affirming the permissibility of preliminary inquiries under service rules and respecting jurisdictional limits of courts and tribunals.
Ahlcon Public School v. Omita Mago
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory obligation of a recognized private school to pay employees salaries and arrears as per the 7th Pay Commission under Section 10 of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, rejecting financial constraints as a defense.
M K Enterprises v. Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court directed the Petitioner to deposit the balance amount as per the arbitral award and ordered the Respondent to allot the plot accordingly, dismissing the writ petition seeking enforcement of the award.
Binod Agarwal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Lokpal's dismissal of corruption complaints against SEEPZ officials, holding that valid consent terms recorded by the Bombay High Court cannot be reopened without cogent proof of fraud.
Rohit Srivastava v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious POCSO case, holding that statutory presumptions and consistent child testimony outweigh minor discrepancies and absence of medical evidence.
Pfizer Inc & Ors. v. Triveni Interchem Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the defendants guilty of wilful contempt for violating an interim injunction on patent infringement and ordered monetary compensation or civil imprisonment for non-compliance.
Ion Exchange (India) Ltd v. Doosan Power Systems India Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator for disputes arising out of two contracts, holding that arbitration clauses must be interpreted broadly to include disputes involving questions of fact and that objections to jurisdiction are for the arbitral tribunal to decide.
ION EXCHANGE (INDIA) LTD v. DOOSAN POWER SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator for disputes arising out of two separate contracts, holding that arbitration clauses include disputes involving questions of fact and that jurisdictional objections are to be decided by the arbitrator.
University of Patanjali v. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner university to seek reconsideration by the Empowered Committee on its eligibility for incentives under the Industrial Development Scheme, without deciding on the substantive question of coverage.