Delhi High Court
67,052 judgments
Lenminthang Baite v. Narcotics Control Bureau, Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner involved in an inter-state narcotics case due to sufficient incriminating material and necessity of custodial interrogation.
M/S Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd. v. Smt. Kanta Batra
The Delhi High Court restored an arbitral award awarding damages for lease breach, holding that courts cannot reappreciate evidence under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and that arbitration proceedings are not bound by the Indian Evidence Act.
Sunil Choudhary v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging a cancelled transfer order, granting interim protection against a fresh transfer order and liberty to file a fresh petition.
Balvinder Kaur Brar v. Baldev Singh Gill & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal setting aside observations of admitted 50% share in deposited funds, upheld the maintainability of the appeal against review dismissal, and preserved parties' rights pending final trial.
R G Residency Pvt Ltd v. Sumit Bansal
The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator is invalid and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing impleadment and additional documents in connected arbitration petitions.
Ishma Arora v. State of NCT
Bail application of petitioner involved in multi-bank fraud using forged documents was dismissed due to her role as main accused, habitual offender status, and risk of tampering with evidence despite co-accused being granted bail.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-7 v. Punjab & Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order directing payment of interest under Section 244A on refund of interest amounts paid under Sections 234D and 220(2) of the Income Tax Act, rejecting the Revenue's contention that such interest amounts to impermissible 'interest on interest'.
Ashok Gupta & Ors. v. Lalit Kumar Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a civil suit to the court having territorial jurisdiction over the property to ensure proper adjudication and avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd & Anr. v. Akshar Foods and Beverages & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to AMUL owners restraining defendants from publishing unverified defamatory articles disparaging the well-known 'AMUL' trademark, balancing freedom of speech with protection against commercial disparagement.
Sardar Paramjit Singh Girgla v. Punjab & Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court held that an employee reporting within 30 days of receipt of a notice under Clause 17 of the Bipartite Settlement cannot be deemed voluntarily retired, setting aside the bank's action and directing reinstatement without back wages.
Indian Overseas Bank v. M/S AGSON GLOBAL PVT LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court clarified that the Rs. 500 crore financial limit under ECLGS 4.0 applies sector-wise, modified interim relief against Indian Overseas Bank, and allowed parties to argue eligibility in the pending writ petition.
Rajesh Kumar Yadav & Anr. v. Ganesh Singh Yadav
The High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of a post-trial amendment application based on counsel's negligence, affirming the strict due diligence requirement under Order VI Rule 17 CPC and limiting supervisory interference under Article 227.
Aadil @ Nauserwa v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence under Section 389 Cr.P.C. in a serious sexual offence case, holding that strong and compelling reasons are required to suspend sentence post-conviction, especially when the appellant has not served half the sentence.
Bijender v. State; Bharat @ Kalu v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to serious discrepancies in prosecution evidence, failure to prove motive or tenancy, and lack of corroboration for recoveries and disclosure statements.
National Insurance Company Ltd v. Rajada & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by applying Delhi minimum wages, reducing future prospects addition to 40%, recalibrating non-pecuniary damages per Supreme Court guidelines, and rejecting negligence against the deceased.
DSJ Infra Projects Pvt Ltd v. Team Colonisers Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of three civil suits pending before different courts at advanced stages, holding that such transfer would cause undue delay and is not permissible under Section 24 CPC.
Bijender v. State; Bharat @ Kalu v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to irreconcilable discrepancies in prosecution evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Captain Adil Shah v. Air India Limited; Capt K Sai Sashanka v. Air India Ltd
The Delhi High Court clarified that back wages awarded for unlawful termination of pilots include Flying Allowance, directing Air India to pay the same with continuity of service.
Vageesh Kumar Shiva v. Delhi Technological University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a candidate who appeared as a General Category candidate and failed to qualify cannot claim admission under the Scheduled Caste category post-examination without prior declaration.
Dinesh Kumar v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of an ad-hoc caretaker for failure to acquire requisite qualifications, holding the termination lawful and not barred by res judicata or alternate remedy provisions.