Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Pankaj @ Ishu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of three appellants under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention can be inferred from conduct and corroborated eyewitness and forensic evidence suffice for conviction despite investigative deficiencies.
Hari Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of five accused for kidnapping and murder based on admissible disclosure statements, identification of the deceased, and corroborative electronic evidence, dismissing challenges to procedural and evidentiary aspects.
Kashif v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused due to unreasonable delay of 51 days in filing the application under section 52A NDPS for sample drawing, holding that such delay vitiates the sample collection procedure and entitles the accused to the benefit of doubt.
Sanvik Engineers India Pvt Ltd v. Devyani International Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a lease deed containing a valid arbitration clause, as the respondent did not object to arbitration.
Narender Sharma v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the employer to decide pending representations of disabled employees seeking reservation benefits in promotions under the PWD Act and relevant government orders by passing reasoned orders within six weeks.
Charu Chains and Jewels Pvt Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside the reassessment order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act for non-supply of underlying material and clarified that the time limit for passing such order runs from the expiry of the extended time granted to the taxpayer.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court allowed continuation of Kalkaji Mandir redevelopment without dispossessing occupants, directed enhanced security measures for New Year, and empowered the Administrator to address grievances and finalize redevelopment plans.
Govind Singh Bhakuni v. High Court of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the suspension period pending disciplinary inquiry does not count as service for pensionary benefits when misconduct is proved, and judicial review cannot reappraise disciplinary findings on merits.
EIT Services India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India through Directorate General of Employment and Training
The Delhi High Court directed conciliation between parties and restrained blacklisting pending final decision, holding that premature writ petitions against administrative actions without final orders are not maintainable.
M/S OSHO G.S. AND COMPANY v. M/S WAPCOS LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that a disqualified appointing authority under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act cannot validly appoint a sole arbitrator, terminating the prior appointment and directing a fresh appointment in compliance with the Act.
Jayant Kumar Chandubhai Patel v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to decide the petitioner's pending review application against OCI cancellation within a specified timeframe, ensuring procedural fairness and expeditious disposal.
Zydus Wellness Products Ltd. v. Dabur India Limited
Delhi High Court held that a television commercial claiming '25% more glucose' in defendant's product was a permissible generic comparative advertisement and did not disparage the plaintiff's market-leading orange glucose powder drink.
Anil Kumar Singh and Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed CARA to issue the No-Objection Certificate for an adoption predating the 2022 Regulations, relying on a prior declaratory decree recognizing the adoption.
National Highway Authority of India v. Lucknow Sitapur Expressway Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's order rejecting impleadment of a non-signatory State is a procedural order, not an arbitral award, and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Neeraj Varshney v. Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the preventive detention order against Neeraj Varshney due to non-supply of legible and translated relied upon documents, violating his constitutional right to effective representation under Article 22(5).
DIEBOLD SELF SERVICE SYSTEMS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory thirty-one month deadline for filing National Phase patent applications under Indian law, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to Rule 22 of the Patent Rules as intra vires and refusing relief for late filing.
Harsh Vibhore Singhal v. The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's policy permitting Sikh passengers to carry Kirpans on domestic flights, holding that it is a constitutionally protected religious freedom and not subject to judicial interference absent fundamental rights violation.
Biogenetic Drugs Pvt. Ltd. v. Central Medical Services Society & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a tender bid for non-compliance with eligibility criteria, emphasizing limited judicial interference in expert technical evaluations in public procurement.
Anil Kumar v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused held for over eight years in a commercial quantity NDPS case, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial and personal liberty despite statutory bail restrictions.
Dynamic Drilling and Services Private Limited v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disqualification of a damaged rig's bid in a government tender, holding that judicial interference in tender decisions is limited and the rejection was neither arbitrary nor mala fide.