Delhi High Court
74,644 judgments
Mukesh Kumar Singhal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Pollution Control Committee to pass reasoned orders on environmental compensation claims within four weeks and restrained coercive action against petitioners pending disposal of writ petitions.
Ajay @ Nathu@ Sunny v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a petitioner charged with serious offences including attempt to murder a police officer, citing prolonged custody and trial progress despite the gravity of charges.
Ajay @ Monu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail applications in serious communal riot murder cases due to risk of witness intimidation and pending crucial eyewitness examination.
Swastik Pipe Ltd v. Jagpal Sharma
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after deeming Whatsapp service valid and noting the respondent's non-appearance.
Ashok Kumar Puri & Anr. v. S. Suncon Realtors Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the condonation of delay in refiling a Section 34 arbitration petition, holding that interlocutory orders of Commercial Courts are largely immune from Article 227 challenge under Section 8 of the Commercial Courts Act.
Vibha Kapoor & Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to direct police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., holding that judicial discretion was properly exercised in absence of credible evidence.
Mita Saha v. Dr Kabita Mazumdar
The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer petition under Section 24 CPC, holding that the suit was pending before the District Court despite an order to return the plaint, and transferred the suit back to itself in the interest of justice to avoid delay.
Ravi Kumar & Anr. v. HDFC Ergo General Ins Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside recovery rights granted to the insurer based solely on non-production of a valid driving license, holding that substantive proof of license validity prevails over procedural lapses.
Suraj v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a prolonged sexual exploitation case under POCSO, emphasizing victim's examination and gravity of offences before granting bail.
Hind Industries Ltd & Ors. v. Indian Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging possession under the SARFAESI Act, holding that no vested right exists to compel acceptance of a One Time Settlement and successive applications on the same cause of action are not maintainable.
Rajesh Bhatia v. Income Tax Officer Ward 35(1) New Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to decide the petitioner's representation against attachment of property, holding that attachment without outstanding demand after appellate orders is illegal.
Ritu Sethi v. Vivek Sethi
The Delhi High Court enhanced the wife's maintenance from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month considering the husband's financial capacity and vacated the stay on arrears payment.
Pooran Singh v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a dowry harassment case, holding that mere recovery of Istridhan is insufficient to deny bail and custodial interrogation is not mandatory.
Madalasa Sood v. Maunicka Makkar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted possession to the plaintiff against her daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, holding that ownership and possession rights prevail over DV Act residence protections when defenses are untenable and admissions clear.
National Insurance Company Ltd v. Smt. Munjarin
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Tribunal's award holding the owner and driver liable for rash and negligent driving and the insurer liable to pay compensation based on credible eyewitness testimony and preponderance of probabilities.
Ritu Sethi v. Vivek Sethi
The Delhi High Court enhanced the wife's maintenance from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.35,000/- per month considering the husband's financial capacity and the wife's needs, while dismissing the husband's challenge to the maintenance order.
Ajay @ Monu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail applications in serious communal riot murder cases, citing risk of witness tampering and strong prima facie evidence, but allowed liberty to reapply after witness examination.
Ajay @ Monu v. State of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in serious communal riot murder cases due to the risk of influencing the sole public witness, with liberty to apply after witness examination.
Alcatel Lucent International v. Income Tax Officer TDS Ward - 1(1)(1), International Taxation
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Officer to dispose of the petitioner’s Section 197 application within two weeks, emphasizing adherence to prescribed timelines under CBDT instructions.
Sarika Prasad v. Delhi Public School-Dwarka & Ors.
Suspension of a private school employee without prior approval from the Directorate of Education within 15 days lapses automatically, entitling the employee to revocation of suspension and back wages.