Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Union of India v. Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interim arbitral order, directing the petitioner to challenge the final award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Mazid v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case based on weak circumstantial evidence and procedural deficiencies in video evidence, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and prolonged custody.
Vijay Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition and ordered the return of a 13-year-old girl to her father after determining she had left home voluntarily and was willing to return.
Employees' State Insurance Corporation v. M/s Uttar Pradesh Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing ESIC to reimburse labour cess paid by UPRNN, holding that parties can contractually agree reimbursement of statutory levies not included in contract price basis.
MTNL Staff Union Class III & IV v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking enforcement of trade union election procedures under a non-statutory Code of Discipline in MTNL, holding that such matters do not attract writ jurisdiction as they involve private law rights without public law elements.
Mridula Devi v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s late husband is entitled to Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension based on certified court records proving underground suffering, directing payment with interest up to his death, but denied posthumous pension to the widow.
Manas Pyasi v. National Testing Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an NEET UG-2024 question as out of syllabus, holding that courts must defer to expert committees in examination matters unless the answer key is manifestly wrong.
PROSAFE INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that the MSMED Act provisions override the Arbitration Act in disputes involving registered MSMEs, setting aside the unilateral appointment of an arbitrator by MCD and upholding the petitioner’s right to statutory dispute resolution under the MSMED Act.
Gyan Mangat & Ors. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld municipal permissions for commercial use of a property, ruling that 'Right of Way' includes green belts and related features, and dismissed the petition challenging the legality of such use under the Master Plan of Delhi 2021.
Razia Sultan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Railways to reconsider and provide a reasoned response to the petitioner's complaint about coach position negligence, emphasizing the duty of public authorities to ensure effective grievance redressal under Article 226.
Amit Kumar Singh v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a narcotics case, holding that non-compliance with mandatory Magistrate presence during seizure and sampling under section 52-A(2) NDPS Act vitiates the evidence and that ownership of a stolen vehicle does not establish possession of contraband.
Pransh Singh v. National Testing Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging NEET (UG) 2024 marks, holding that OMR scanner recorded responses and pre-declared evaluation rules are conclusive and binding.
ANAVADYA v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NEET (UG)-2024 final answer key and results, holding that courts must defer to expert committees unless the answer key is patently incorrect.
Vijay Dwivedi v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a sudden heart attack causing death during official duty qualifies as accidental death under government policy, entitling the widow to ex-gratia compensation.
Lhakpa Tsering v. Jagdish Lal
The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at the summons stage on grounds of time-barred or unenforceable debt, as these are factual issues to be decided at trial.
Naresh Kumar v. Babita & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s maintenance order directing the petitioner to pay Rs. 24,000 monthly to his wife and children, affirming income assessment principles and the absolute right to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.
Syed Jamshed Abbas v. Easy Trip Planners Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order against a company director under Section 138 NI Act, holding that vicarious liability applies where the director is responsible for company affairs despite minor discrepancies in company name details.
Pradosh Panda v. Lok Sabha Secretariat & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a seniority list finalized in 2005 on grounds of inordinate delay and laches, affirming that settled seniority should not be disturbed after a reasonable period without satisfactory explanation.
Sube Singh v. Gian Chand Bansal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that the parties' consent to proceed without oral evidence precluded a denial of opportunity claim and upheld the award based on cogent reasons and evidence.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Harsh Mann & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld a Rs. 33.7 lakh compensation award to a motor accident victim, holding the dumper driver solely negligent and rejecting insurer's plea of contributory negligence and reduction of compensation.