Delhi High Court
36,560 judgments
Sharat Das and Associates v. Rameshwar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte gratuity recovery order passed without allowing virtual hearing during the COVID-19 pandemic, directing fresh adjudication on merits.
Hitesh Bhardwaj v. Shiksha Bharti Educational Society
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order allowing amendment of the plaint to incorporate new allegations and reliefs necessary for just adjudication without changing the cause of action.
Sunil Kumar Vaid v. General Mohyal Sabha
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of a Court Observer in ongoing elections, holding that once the election process is substantially complete, the Court will not interfere and the proper remedy lies in filing an election petition post-results.
Mahmood Kurdeya v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a refugee accused of trafficking commercial quantity narcotics, holding that substantial admissible evidence beyond inadmissible Section 67 statements justified denial of bail.
GPS Institute of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that applications pending before the 2014 NCTE Regulations must be considered under the 2009 Regulations and set aside the refusal of recognition for non-composite institution without proper reasoning.
Rohit Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal from BSF service for unauthorized absence unsupported by credible evidence, upholding proper disciplinary procedure and the petitioner’s duty to report on time.
O. P. Nimesh v. Rajiv Gauba & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against respondents for alleged non-compliance with promotion-related directions, holding no wilful disobedience was proved and emphasizing the limits of contempt jurisdiction.
M/S R.K. Goel Abhey Kumar Jain v. Jamia Hamdard University
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve contractual disputes between a construction contractor and Jamia Hamdard University after failed mediation.
Apnaghar Builders Pvt. Ltd v. Intense Fitness and Spa Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a dispute over a property not exclusively used for commercial purposes is not a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act and directed the tenant to pay rent during suit pendency despite business losses.
Shah Alam v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail petition of the accused in a murder conspiracy case, holding that prima facie evidence including call data and mobile location justified denial of bail.
Nadir @ Shah Alam v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder conspiracy case, holding that prima facie evidence of conspiracy and serious nature of the offence justified denial of bail.
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Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a dowry death case after finding insufficient direct evidence of harassment or incitement to suicide.
Amit Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a dowry death case, holding that mere phone communication before the deceased's suicide and absence of specific overt acts do not justify denial of bail.
Tej Ram Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious sexual offence case against a minor, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and the need to test victim's statement improvements during trial.
Tej Ram Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious sexual offence case after victim's testimony was recorded, emphasizing the right to speedy trial and absence of risk of evidence tampering.
Murari Lal Meena and Ors. v. C.P.W.D and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order and directed a fresh hearing on the issue of fabricated birth certificates in a special recruitment drive, emphasizing the need for thorough inquiry and consideration of police investigation recommendations.
Yatendra Singh v. Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed students wrongly admitted due to institutional error to continue their B.Sc. course, emphasizing equitable relief despite corrected merit lists.
Prashant Gautam v. Aakash Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the challenge to the arbitral award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was barred by the mandatory limitation period and the presumption of delivery applied to the award sent by registered post and email.
FIVES CAIL KCP LTD. v. DHAMPUR SUGAR MILLS; DHAMPUR SUGAR MILLS ASMOLI UNIT
The Delhi High Court appointed a new sole Arbitrator after two prior Arbitrators recused themselves due to conflict of interest, directing compliance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Vikrant Singh Kundu v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging disciplinary remarks of moral turpitude against a petitioner, holding it an abuse of process and refusing to permit participation in future Armed Forces selections.