Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Amit Ranjan v. Narcotics Control Bureau, Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to Amit Ranjan in an NDPS case, holding that retracted disclosure statements under Section 67 of the NDPS Act without corroborative evidence do not bar bail in absence of recovery of contraband.
Kamal Kapoor v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging unauthorized construction for lack of locus standi and absence of infringement of fundamental or legal rights, emphasizing that illegal construction alone does not confer a right to seek relief under Article 226.
AGRIVIDA INC v. UNION OF INDIA AND THE CONTROLLER GENERAL OF PATENTS
The Delhi High Court held that statutory deadlines for entering the National Phase under the Patent Rules are mandatory and the reduced fees introduced in 2016 cannot be applied retrospectively to revive late patent applications for gene sequences.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Devender Malhotra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that the period of removal from service does not constitute a break in service under Rule 22 of the CDA Rules and remanded the matter for reconsideration of emoluments and leave entitlement.
Union of India & Anr v. Urmila Devi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, affirming that candidates who cleared the selection process against sanctioned vacancies have a legitimate expectation and right to appointment.
Naushad @ Bombay v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence and bail under Section 389 CrPC in an armed robbery case, holding that the evidence and stage of sentence did not warrant bail.
Directorate of Enforcement v. O P Nahar
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of 204 days' delay in filing an appeal under PMLA, holding that sufficient explanation depends on facts and procedural delays can justify condonation.
Ashwani Sharma v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a case involving alleged forgery and impersonation, emphasizing the absence of wrongful gain and the accused’s health and family circumstances.
Gagan Dass v. Prabhat Verma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to modify an order regarding admission of receipt of Rs. 30,00,000/- against an agreement to sell, set aside the decree for recovery, and remanded the matter for trial.
Kshipra Jatana v. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 63(1) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recovery of tax demand beyond 10% without valid stay and prior notice under Section 245 is unlawful, directing refund with interest.
R.R. Meena v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a compulsory retirement order after major penalties forming its basis were quashed or downgraded, emphasizing the need for fresh administrative orders.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court directed inclusive participation of pujaris in Kalkaji Mandir redevelopment, fixed timelines for vacation of premises, ordered eviction of unauthorized occupants, and mandated government action on rehabilitation and vacant flats under JNNURM.
Abhishek Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a COFEPOSA preventive detention order due to non-disclosure of vital material and failure to promptly serve the order, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and genuine subjective satisfaction.
Shiva v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence to an appellant convicted under Section 398 IPC, considering his good conduct, having undergone half the sentence, and heavy pendency of appeal.
Neetu Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
Bail application of a director accused of investor fraud and criminal conspiracy was dismissed due to her absconding conduct, risk of influencing witnesses, and serious nature of offences.
M/S Rajendra Iron Mart v. Shri Brajendra Khandelwal
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award holding that a partner had not retired where the partner had signed a valid Retirement Deed and no evidence of fabrication was found, affirming that mutual consent retirement is effective without prior notice.
B.K.S. Motors (P) Ltd. v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking refund interest under the DVAT Act, directing payment of approved amounts while reserving the petitioner’s claim for additional interest pending the Supreme Court’s decision.
Manoj Kumar Singh v. Border Security Force
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for a recruitment candidate challenging his medical unfitness declaration and held the fresh Medical Board's decision final.
Pardeep v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed a police recruitment candidate to remove a disqualifying tattoo and undergo a fresh medical examination, directing further selection if found fit.
Vidya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed payment of admitted arrears of posthumous gallantry medal allowances with interest to the petitioner, disposing of the writ petition.