Delhi High Court
58,461 judgments
Basant Verma v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Jal Board to rectify an erroneous water bill by implementing its own recommended reduction and providing the petitioner a personal hearing.
Mohd. Javed Khan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted limited interim protection against a demolition order to enable filing of an appeal before a non-functional municipal appellate tribunal, subject to conditions.
Guneet Kaur Chadha v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to file replies and the Appellate Tribunal MCD to expeditiously decide pending appeals regarding de-sealing of property floors, without granting interim relief or expressing opinion on merits.
Aradhna Gupta v. Janki Devi Memorial College
The court dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to promotions made through departmental examination and direct recruitment, directing administrative consideration of seniority-based promotion claims.
Ramesh Chander v. Love Kumar Chopra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Civil Revision Petition under Section 115 CPC as not maintainable against a final decree disposing of two suits, especially after the petitioner sought withdrawal and did not appear.
Court of Its Own Motion v. Anuradha Misra
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a tax officer for allegedly reiterating an earlier order without fresh reasons, holding that absence of wilful disobedience and reliance on CBDT circulars negated contempt.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Sea I GS Anand Kumar Pandey
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Seizure Disorder aggravated by service, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting writ interference to errors of law.
HONOR DEVICE CO LTD v. LARGAN PRECISION CO LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal with procedural directions for filing replies and final disposal of the interlocutory application, without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Himalayan Flora and Aromas Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an Emergency Arbitrator cannot extend the operation of an emergency arbitration order beyond 90 days, which power lies exclusively with the Arbitral Tribunal, and set aside the extended order accordingly.
Raju Singh v. State (Delhi Administration)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a garage owner accused of insurance fraud after prolonged custody and completed investigation, emphasizing procedural compliance and risk assessment.
Ditesh Anand v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a former insurance company executive accused of processing fraudulent claims, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary after completion of investigation and charge-sheet filing.
B. K. Sood v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that running a lawyer's professional office in a residential basement is not a commercial activity under the NDMC Act, and quashed criminal proceedings for unauthorized change of user.
M/S TEFCIL BREWERIES LTD. v. M/S ALFA LAVAL INDIA PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that limitation for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 starts from the date of disposal of the Section 33 application, not from receipt of a corrected award, dismissing the appellant's delay plea.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Anuradha Misra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, holding that brief reasons based on CBDT circulars and absence of bad intent negated wilful disobedience of court orders.
Sunil Kumar Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the father-in-law accused of dowry death and cruelty based on the deceased’s dying declaration and non-cooperation with investigation.
Ritesh Bawri & Ors. v. State & Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal defamation complaint against minority shareholders, holding the letter in dispute was made in good faith within a corporate dispute and continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Raj Shoukeen v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking quashing of FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a partnership firm dispute, holding that prima facie offences were disclosed and the trial court should proceed.
Pradeep Rana v. State (Delhi Administration)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused in a large-scale insurance fraud case where investigation was complete and evidence documentary, emphasizing protection against pre-trial punishment under Article 21.
Karuna Sejpal Gupta v. State of NCT Delhi
Delhi Court has jurisdiction over continuing matrimonial cruelty offences, but vague and uncorroborated dowry harassment allegations were quashed to prevent abuse of process.
Shubham Aggarwal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to four accused in a property fraud case, emphasizing the distinction between civil disputes and criminal offences, and holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary given the stage of investigation and cooperation by the accused.