Delhi High Court
36,659 judgments
KBB Nuts Private Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order passed without considering the assessee's objections, emphasizing the requirement of natural justice and directing a fresh assessment with a personal hearing.
Navdeep Singh @ Gaurav v. State of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioner accused of rape by deceit, holding that consent and fraud issues are to be decided at trial and no custodial interrogation was necessary at bail stage.
Pankaj Kumar v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO case, holding that bail denial solely on non-filing of charge sheet or absence of sexual assault allegations is unjustified where prima facie material is insufficient.
Rahul Yadav v. IDBI Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of admission by IDBI Bank for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arose in Mumbai and exclusive jurisdiction clause is a relevant factor in exercising writ jurisdiction.
Mohit Aggarwal v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a serious rape and intimidation case due to delay in FIR, lack of technical evidence, and prolonged custody, imposing conditions to protect the prosecution case.
Suresh Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging CAT's refusal to grant retrospective promotion post-retirement, holding that eligibility alone does not confer a right to promotion and retrospective promotion is impermissible without prior promotion of juniors.
Kalyani Chattopadhayay v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed police and medical authorities to ensure the petitioner’s mentally ill son receives urgent treatment under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, while safeguarding the petitioner’s family’s safety under Article 21.
Akshay Kanotra v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious attempt to murder case, holding that the gravity of offence and forensic evidence outweigh the petitioner's claims of false implication and procedural irregularities.
Brijpal Singh v. Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed an elderly COVID-positive neurological patient to remain in a non-COVID hospital at his choice, directing the government to expedite creation of COVID care facilities at the hospital.
Dr. Anuradha Gupta v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of Dr. Rajiv Chopra as permanent Principal of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, affirming the Governing Body's authority to review administrative decisions and emphasizing strict compliance with University Ordinances and UGC Regulations in academic appointments.
Sunny Mittal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court permitted a guarantor not named as accused to travel abroad by suspending the Look Out Circular subject to conditions ensuring cooperation and surety.
Waseem v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for three months to a petitioner accused of armed robbery, considering his prolonged custody, charge-sheet filing, and the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to strict conditions.
Shifa-Ur-Rehman v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that denial of legal consultation to an accused violates constitutional rights, but extension of investigation under UAPA can be granted multiple times within statutory limits, and mere violation of natural justice does not vitiate orders absent real prejudice.
M/S Dewan Chand v. The Central Board Trustees
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and restored the appeal dismissed in default, holding that sufficient cause was shown for nonappearance and delay, emphasizing a liberal and pragmatic approach to condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
Rakesh Khanna v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court quashed an assessment order and related demand and attachment for failure to consider objections and inadequate hearing opportunity, remitting the matter for fresh assessment.
Abdul Amir Amiro v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing grant of electricity connection to the petitioner’s mezzanine floor premises under the amended DERC regulations without requiring a fire clearance certificate.
MAX BUPA HEALTH INSURANCE CO LIMITED v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that employees processing health insurance claims during COVID-19 are essential service providers exempt from lockdown curfew and directed issuance of e-passes to them.
M/S FEDDERS ELECTRIC AND ENGINEERING LIMITED v. SOUTHEAST CENTRAL RAILWAY BILASPUR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, upholding the tribunal's factual findings and limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Dharmendra Kumar Aggarwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed government and Roche India to coordinate urgently to ensure supply of the critical COVID-19 drug Tocilizumab amid acute shortage, balancing patent rights with public health needs.
Rahul Kumar Arya and Ors. v. Prasar Bharti and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' belated claim for appointment as Engineering Assistants after accepting and joining as Technicians, upholding the recruitment policy and CAT's order.