Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Sanjeev Srivastava and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Insituform Pipeline Rehabilitation Private Limited v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court quashed the arbitrary cancellation of a tender and fresh bidding process by NDMC, holding that administrative decisions must be supported by reasons on record.
Nirmala Meher v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that compassionate appointment is a concession governed by strict eligibility criteria and the appellant was entitled only to ex-gratia payment under the existing scheme.
Samyak Project Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Ansal Housing Limited
The Delhi High Court directed arbitration of disputes under JDAs and ordered the respondent to open an escrow account for the Ansal Hub project pending arbitration proceedings.
Subhashree Dash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld KVS's prescribed eligibility criteria for TGT (Mathematics) posts, dismissing a B.Tech graduate's challenge to her disqualification for not meeting the required subject study standards despite clearing CTET and NCTE relaxation for B.Ed. admission.
Kamaljit Kaur v. Maninder Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a preliminary decree of partition, holding that the appellant's consent and conduct estopped her from challenging the order.
Dr. Mohit Dhawan v. Rakesh Asthana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking mandamus for investigation against respondent No.1 under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to lack of evidence and held the petition to be motivated and vexatious.
M/S CAPARO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED v. M/S JEM AND ASSOCIATES
The Delhi High Court appointed the same retired judge as substitute arbitrator under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act after his recusal, allowing continuation of arbitral proceedings from the point of discontinuance.
Avdesh Kumar Dubey v. State Through Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all related proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.
TV Today Network Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an advertisement resembling a prohibited product can constitute surrogate advertising but modified the penalty imposed to ensure proportionality and fairness.
Jashima Khatoon v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that the serious nature of the offence and consistent eyewitness testimony outweighed the petitioner’s prolonged custody and gender.
Anita Devi Tulsian v. Subh Karan Since Deceased Through Its Legal Representative & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discretionary grant of protection under Section 14(2) of the Delhi Rent Control Act to tenants despite minor rent payment defaults, dismissing the landlord's petition challenging the eviction order.
Career Launcher Infrastructure Private Limited v. Nalanda Foundation
The Delhi High Court held that a petition filed after appointment of an arbitrator must be treated as an application under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and decided by the arbitrator, disposing of the court petition accordingly.
M/S AR AIRWAYS PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of an Air Operator Permit due to non-disclosure of reasons for denial of security clearance, affirming the mandatory application of natural justice in administrative actions affecting civil rights.
Sangeeta Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicants in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing the liberal approach to bail under Article 21 and Section 438 CrPC, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation and security.
Sangeeta Bhatia; Laksh Bhatia; Pawan Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicants in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case, emphasizing the liberal approach to bail under Article 21 and Section 438 CrPC, subject to conditions including deposit of title deeds as security.
Sangeeta Bhatia; Laksh Bhatia; Pawan Bhatia v. State of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in economic offence case emphasizing the statutory right to bail under Article 21 and the need for a liberal approach in bail jurisprudence.
Shri Swami Samarth Engineers Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by one member of a joint-venture challenging rejection of the joint-venture's bid for non-compliance with mandatory tender conditions, affirming strict adherence to tender rules and locus standi requirements.
Dr. Rohit Kumar v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of study leave to a government doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that such administrative decisions based on public health exigencies are not subject to judicial interference.
Aman Saini v. Staff Selection Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that medical assessments by the CAPF Medical Board are final and refused to re-evaluate the petitioner’s height based on private hospital certificates, dismissing the writ petition challenging disqualification in the Physical Standard Test.