Delhi High Court
75,184 judgments
Sunil Kumar Jha v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of cheating and criminal conspiracy, holding that the matter involves civil disputes and the investigation is complete with no evidence of tampering.
Shri Sukhbir Sharma v. The National Insurance Company Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside the insurer's recovery rights against the vehicle owner where a valid National Permit covering the accident date and territory was produced, emphasizing the primacy of documentary evidence over witness ignorance.
Sandeep Mehta v. Rakesh Arora
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s application to recall and re-examine himself under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to place essential documents on record, emphasizing the wide discretionary power of courts to ensure a fair trial and just decision.
Bindu Jha v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case involving a disputed civil transaction and alleged forged documents, emphasizing that such disputes are to be adjudicated at trial and bail can be granted where investigation is complete and no risk of tampering exists.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr. v. Purnanand
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that delay in filing the Section 34 petition beyond the prescribed period under the Arbitration Act cannot be condoned where there was no due diligence or good faith in prosecuting the initial petition.
Syed Amir Ali v. Anjuman-E-Haideri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes relating to Waqf properties, including tenant eviction and electricity supply, fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Waqf Tribunal under the amended Waqf Act, ousting Rent Control authorities.
Babu Lal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent department to decide the petitioner’s pending representation for second ACP benefit and pension restructuring within eight weeks by a reasoned order.
Bamanbore Tollway Private Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed BTPL's petition seeking interim protection against NHAI's recovery of disputed damages from an escrow account under the Concession Agreement, holding that NHAI's contractual right to recover such damages is prima facie valid.
Rahul Kesarwani v. Sunita Bhuyan
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's decree dissolving marriage on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, emphasizing the preponderance of probabilities standard and rejecting the appellant's challenge to the evidence and findings.
DSGMC v. Jagmogan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order allowing substitution of legal heirs after delay without proper explanation, holding that the suit abated due to non-compliance with limitation and procedural requirements under Order XXII CPC.
Amit Sahni v. High Court of Delhi General and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing the authorities to consider the petitioner's representation expeditiously and in accordance with law, granting liberty to pursue further remedies.
Kapil Dev v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and reinstated the petitioner appointed under a scheme declared ultra vires, following binding precedents preserving such appointments despite the scheme’s invalidity.
Vivek Jhajhria v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical unfitness certificates, holding that the Appeal Medical Board conducted a proper fresh medical examination confirming the petitioner's unfitness.
BT India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed continuation of exemption benefits to BT India Private Limited’s provident fund pending final decision and upheld the grant of exemption under Section 17(2) of the EPF Act.
Jatin v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Air Force Appeal Medical Board’s medical unfitness certificate based on External Hemorrhoids, affirming the finality of specialized military medical opinions and rejecting the petitioner’s challenge.
VIDYA MANDIR CLASSES LIMITED v. HARSH TIWARY
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining a franchisee from unauthorized use of the petitioner’s registered trademark pending arbitration, emphasizing that merits of the dispute are for the arbitral tribunal.
INTERACTIVE BPO SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 12 (1), DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that only 20% pre-deposit of disputed tax demand is permissible during appeal pendency and directed refund of excess adjustment of refunds made without following due procedure.
COMMUNICATION COMPONENTS ANTENNA INC. v. MOBI ANTENNA TECHNOLOGIES (SHENZHEN) CO. LTD.
The Delhi High Court set aside the invalidation of a patent on unpleaded grounds under Sections 64(1)(h) and (k) of the Indian Patents Act, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication after proper issue framing.
Gayatri Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition seeking production of a missing girl, holding that the police had made sufficient efforts to trace her and directing continued investigation with periodic reporting.
Pawan Singh v. Commissioner of Police and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquittals of a juvenile and lack of evidence cannot disqualify a candidate for police recruitment and remanded the matter for fresh consideration including the petitioner’s exemplary army service.