Delhi High Court
67,052 judgments
N.D.M.C. v. Subhash Chandra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified an Industrial Tribunal Award to hold that workmen intermittently performing driver duties are entitled only to wages for days worked, not continuous wages or regularization.
Rashmee Seengal v. State Through EOW & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of fraudulent diversion of Rs. 19 crores loaned by a bank, emphasizing stringent bail considerations in economic offences and the petitioner's non-compliance with court directions.
Hardev Dohil and Anr. v. Punjab National Bank
The High Court held that a trial court cannot refuse to confront a witness with photographs solely because the date on them is not indicated, quashing the impugned order under its supervisory jurisdiction.
Sarik @Sharik v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a petitioner with extensive criminal history and identification in a robbery case, emphasizing that repeated criminal conduct and ongoing trial weigh against bail.
Sukhjinder Singh @ Sonu v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged under the NDPS Act involving commercial quantity of narcotics, emphasizing the statutory bar under Section 37 and the accused’s prior record and possession of narcotics during custody.
The National Institute of Technology and Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal lacked jurisdiction over the National Institute of Technology, Tripura, a non-notified organization, and set aside all orders passed without jurisdiction.
Rahul Mehra v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Indian Olympic Association must comply with the National Sports Development Code, striking down illegal Life President posts and differential voting rights, and affirmed government authority to enforce good governance norms in sports bodies.
Rithala Education Society v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a school run by a society is not a separate taxable entity if its transactions are included in the society’s return and set aside reassessment orders passed without considering the society’s reply.
Rajesh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murdering his wife based on credible circumstantial evidence, forensic reports, and post event conduct, dismissing his appeal challenging confessional statements and alibi.
Lt Col Omendra Chauhan v. Union of India; Lt Col Sv Raout v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed review petitions recalling its earlier orders for failing to address the petitioners' claim of arbitrary repatriation from DGQA and directed further consideration of the issue.
Leela Dhar @ Leelu v. The State; Shivanshu Jain v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in narcotics trafficking, holding that reasonable grounds existed to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act based on recovery, money trail, and call records.
Lt Col Omendra Chauhan v. Union of India; Lt Col Sv Raout v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed review petitions recalling its earlier order for failing to address petitioners' claim of arbitrary repatriation from DGQA without disclosure of policy, directing further consideration.
M/S. M. J. ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS P LTD v. INCOME TAX OFFICER & ORS.
Delhi High Court held that failure of Income Tax Department to process return within prescribed time entitles assessee to refund with interest as a matter of law, preventing unjust enrichment by the State.
Leela Dhar @ Leelu v. The State; Shivanshu Jain v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in commercial quantity narcotics offences, holding that reasonable grounds to believe guilt exist based on disclosure statements, financial transactions, and call records under Section 37(1)(b)(ii) of the NDPS Act.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Bharat Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, affirming the Tribunal's award of compensation for death caused by rash and negligent driving, holding that the deceased was not contributorily negligent and correctly computing dependency and income.
Vikrant Singh Gangwar v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court upheld Punjab National Bank's withdrawal of a provisional appointment offer due to the appellant's failure to meet prescribed eligibility criteria of full-time permanent work experience in the relevant field.
Dharmender Joshi & Ors. v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the 2007 amendment fixing promotion ratios between Private Secretaries and AOJs plus Court Masters based on cadre strength and dismissed the challenge to creation of additional posts, affirming employer's policy prerogative under Article 229.
Ravi Kumar Verma v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court suspended the 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence of a convicted appellant under Section 376 IPC and POCSO Act during appeal, considering the victim's subsequent marriage to him and family circumstances.
Ravinder Jain v. Bharat Foam Udyog Private Limited in Liquidation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s appeal seeking interest on refunded deposits in company liquidation, holding no statutory or equitable basis existed to grant interest where the appellant contributed to delay.
Kiran Arya v. Praveen Goyal
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for possession against a tenant who admitted tenancy and rent default, holding that disputes over security deposit do not bar possession.