Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Santosh v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that mixing narcotic samples before testing violates mandatory Standing Orders and vitiates evidence.
Lalit Dharamchand Kapur v. Suresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte proceedings against the petitioner and allowed his written statement to be taken on record subject to costs, modifying the Trial Court's order striking off his defence.
Benara Bearings and Pistons Limited v. Md. Fariyad Ali
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order rejecting photocopied documents and granted liberty to the respondent to file an application to take them on record, while upholding the cost imposed.
Manoj Kumar Gupta v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court extended interim protection granted to the petitioner until final disposal of the pending appeal before the ATMCD.
Anjali Singh v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity and restrained eviction of a petitioner with a disabled minor child until after board exams, emphasizing child welfare over matrimonial disputes.
Union of India v. Paresh Nath Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that directors whose disqualification period expired are eligible for re-appointment, companies struck off under Section 248(1) are not revived by court orders, and revival must be sought via NCLT, with the Condonation of Delay Scheme applicable only post-revival.
Sheetal Sahani v. State - Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a large-scale economic offence case, emphasizing the seriousness of the fraud, non-cooperation with investigation, and necessity of custodial interrogation.
Vinod @ Vinoda v. The State (Govt of N.C.T. Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict despite prior re-arrest during emergency parole, emphasizing balancing societal interests with humanitarian considerations and family exigencies.
Union of India & Anr. v. Alcon Builders and Engineer Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral award granting pendente-lite interest contrary to an express contractual bar is liable to be set aside, and courts may partially set aside arbitral awards under section 34 where claims are severable.
DAYA ENGG. WORKS (SLEEPER) LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC to recall an order are limited to exceptional cases and dismissed the petitioner's application seeking recall of an order passed on merits without such circumstances.
Sandeep Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following a genuine settlement between parties, preserving the minor child's rights.
Kiran Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the BSF authorities must adjudicate a pre-confirmation statutory petition under Section 117(1) of the BSF Act before confirming an enhanced sentence, setting aside the confirmation order for non-compliance.
Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal & Anr. v. Caravan Commercial Company Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for decree on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the suit property is not an undivided family dwelling house under Section 44 of the Transfer of Property Act, and the alleged admissions were insufficient to grant possession without trial.
M/S FLOOR COVERS v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that seizure of imported goods requires a formal order under Section 110 of the Customs Act and that delay caused by the importer disentitles them from waiver of demurrage charges, dismissing the writ petition seeking release and waiver.
Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Sushil Chander Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Trial Court to summon relevant records and witnesses for examination with strict timelines, emphasizing procedural discipline and preventing prejudice in civil proceedings.
Rabindra Tiwary v. Lt. Governor, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging reservation policy and additional marks in DHJS Exam-2022, holding that unfilled SC/ST vacancies must be carried forward and a candidate cannot claim dereservation or EWS benefits not provided in the advertisement.
Kartik Kumar v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court held that unaided schools must admit EWS students allotted through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots based on the school’s own communicated vacancies and cannot refuse admission due to insufficient general category admissions.
Bikanervala Foods Private Limited v. M/S Saatvik Foods & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a party may invoke arbitration without formal conciliation attempts if the other party fails to cooperate, and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.
Bhim Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a criminal case involving alleged forgery and conspiracy, observing the dispute to be predominantly civil in nature and imposing conditions to ensure investigation integrity.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh. Ram Prakash Mishra and Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded for loss of income in a motor accident claim by reducing the monthly income considered based on the claimant's qualifications and realistic assessment, applying the principle that minimum wages are a yardstick but not an absolute measure in absence of documentary proof.