Delhi High Court
101,979 judgments
Manish Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, holding that mediation settlement does not absolve criminal liability but bail may be granted where the accused has cooperated and repaid a substantial amount.
Dharamawati v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that the deceased was a bona fide passenger and the incident of falling from a running train constituted an untoward incident attracting strict liability of the Railways for compensation.
Manjay Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi; Vikas Kumar v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a large ganja seizure case, holding that procedural lapses in sampling under Section 52A of the NDPS Act and doubts about the precise quantity of narcotic substance justify bail despite commercial quantity allegations.
Chadresh Kumar Gupta and Anr. v. M/S KLA Construction Technologies Pvt Ltd
The High Court set aside an order of civil imprisonment against directors of a judgment debtor company for non-compliance in execution proceedings, holding that they must be given an opportunity to file a reply before such coercive orders are passed.
Om Prakash Chaurasia & Anr. v. Esha Makin
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement without delving into substantive disputes.
Abhinav Shukla v. M/S Great Rocksport Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to resolve the parties' disputes.
IMARTI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. CYGNUS MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement without delving into substantive disputes.
Surya Lal Gupta v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a street vendor to vend at a designated site subject to conditions balancing his rights and public interest, relaxing certain CoV restrictions while emphasizing cleanliness and non-encroachment.
Rajnesh Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a disabled street vendor to vend at a designated site subject to conditions balancing his rights with public hygiene and pedestrian convenience, exempting him from a vending time restriction.
XCEPT MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S ETHINOS DIGITAL MARKETING PVT. LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is mandatory for commercial suits not seeking urgent interim relief, and directed the parties to undergo mediation before proceeding.
Prof Santosh Kumar Shukla v. Jawaharlal Nehru University and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a disciplinary order under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, granting liberty to file a statutory appeal within 15 days and access to material relied upon.
R K SHARMA v. ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Delhi High Court set aside the NCDRC order for denial of hearing and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication, affirming the fundamental principle of audi alteram partem in consumer dispute proceedings.
Narender Yadav v. Delhi Cantonment Board
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Cantonment Board to consider the petitioner’s representations for issuance of a Certificate of Vending based on prior challans, in line with the Town Vending Committee’s resolution protecting vendors excluded from the initial survey.
Prem Chand Gupta & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs involving simple injuries under BNS 2023 based on a voluntary compromise between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 to promote peace and justice.
UNIBIC FOODS INDIA PVT LTD v. BIKANER BHUJIA UDYOG SANGH
The Delhi High Court disposed of trademark dispute appeals by recording a binding settlement agreement requiring cessation of infringing use and withdrawal of conflicting trademark applications.
EXEMED PHARMACEUTICALS v. INCYTE HOLDINGS CORPORATION & ORS.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal against an ex parte interim injunction by advancing the hearing date and directing procedural steps without deciding the merits.
Shekhar Sharma v. The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the disciplinary Board must provide reasons when rejecting a prima facie opinion of misconduct and cannot dismiss complaints as family disputes without proper adjudication.
Sai Kripa Eye and Children Hospital v. Quality Council of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arising outside Delhi precludes the Court from entertaining the petition despite the order being passed in Delhi.
Samata Party v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging ED summons for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the dominant cause of action arising outside Delhi precludes the Court's jurisdiction despite the ED Head Office being in Delhi.
Manish Popli v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court set aside the proclamation order declaring the petitioner a proclaimed person due to improper service and continuous cooperation during COVID-19 restrictions, quashing all consequential proceedings.