Delhi High Court
76,521 judgments
Shadab Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of murder during the 2020 Delhi riots, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion in bail matters involving unlawful assemblies and the importance of balancing personal liberty with public order.
Mohd Arif v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of murder during the 2020 Delhi riots, holding that mere membership of an unlawful assembly and inconclusive identification evidence do not justify denial of bail.
Sanskar Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission to OTA training after the stipulated joining period expired, holding that vacancies arising from resignation must be filled within prescribed timelines and no indefeasible right to late admission exists.
Furkan v. The State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in Delhi riots murder case, emphasizing careful application of Section 149 IPC and protection of personal liberty under Article 21 despite grave charges.
Anita Kaushik v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal’s dismissal of the petitioner’s stale claim for re-designation and higher pay but allowed her to make a fresh representation regarding differential treatment vis-à-vis her junior.
Shambhu Singh Khetasar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking summoning order issued without judicial application of mind against a petitioner named in column 12 of the charge sheet, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders when Magistrates disagree with investigating agencies.
BVG India Ltd. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking extension for financial bid submission due to alleged technical glitches, holding that bidders must ensure timely electronic bid submission and cannot claim relief without credible evidence of portal malfunction.
Devendra Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging medical unfitness for RPF recruitment, holding that procedural non-compliance and delay justified rejection of the medical appeal.
Union of India v. Vascon Engineers Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, upholding compensation for suspension of work, excise duty claims, interest, and costs, affirming the broad discretion of arbitrators in evidence appreciation and award computation.
Bhavana Sood v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner to administer the intestate estate of her deceased parents, as she proved her entitlement and no objections were raised.
Tejinder Pal Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a petitioner accused of obtaining passports through forged documents, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary and the applicability of the Passport Act versus IPC offences is to be decided at trial.
KSHEM KUMAR v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking a Review Medical Board for recruitment, holding that the medical fitness decisions of the Armed Forces Medical Boards are final and binding under applicable regulations and Navy Orders.
Prem Chandra Thakur v. Central Industrial Security Force
The Delhi High Court dismissed CISF's review petition, upholding its earlier order allowing a writ petition challenging termination despite the petitioner's criminal antecedents and probationary status, emphasizing acquittal on merits and proper application of law.
Sher Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging decades-old land acquisition proceedings, holding that stale claims cannot be revived under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act and emphasizing the presumption of regularity of official acts.
Navin Kumar Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed grant of pro rata pension to the petitioner if similarly placed as in precedent cases, subject to verification and payment of arrears with interest.
Irfan @ Chhenu v. State, NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of murder and conspiracy, holding that his role as gang leader and serious charges warranted denial of bail despite some hostile witnesses and bail granted to co-accused.
Novelty Merchants Private Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to issue mandatory show cause notice and draft order, emphasizing compliance with Section 144B and principles of natural justice.
Raj Kanwar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to grant pro rata pension with arrears to the petitioner if found similarly placed as in earlier judgments, subject to verification and procedural safeguards.
Pushpa Builders Ltd v. The Vaish Cooperative Adarsh Bank Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that banks must maximize mortgaged property value during execution sales and upheld compound interest as per compromise, directing satisfaction of decree at the auction sale price despite petitioner’s objections.
Anand Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-regularization of service due to delay and unsatisfactory record, refusing to interfere with the Tribunal's order upheld by detailed administrative reasons.