Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Anushree Jain v. EPFO & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed EPFO to promptly credit and release the petitioner’s Provident Fund amount, holding that procedural delays and impractical OTP requirements constituted unjustified harassment.
Meera & Ors. v. MCD & Ors.
Delhi High Court held North Delhi Municipal Corporation liable for electrocution death due to negligence in electrical installation and awarded Rs. 8 lakhs compensation to the victim's legal heirs under Article 226.
Sonia Shamrao Naik Gaonkar v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a woman accused under the NDPS Act due to procedural lapses in seizure, her health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and assurance of trial attendance.
Vascon Engineers Ltd. v. D.G. (MAP)
The Delhi High Court granted an extension of time to the sole arbitrator to pronounce the arbitral award until 31st December 2020 under Section 29-A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
TEXACO OVERSEAS P. LTD. v. ACIT, CIRCLE 25(1) & ANR.
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to decide the petitioner's rectification applications under Section 154 within six weeks to facilitate refunds where demands have been reduced to nil.
MS. Kajal & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn after the DTIDC Board decided that license fees for shops at ISBT would commence only upon resumption of bus operations, protecting allottees from fees during COVID-19 lockdown.
JSG Hospitality v. Pardamen Kaur Kohli
The High Court allowed the petitioners' appeal to recall a witness for further cross examination, setting aside the trial court's refusal and emphasizing the right to a fair trial.
KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a premature writ petition challenging a Customs show cause notice, holding that objections must first be raised before the competent authority and that the court will not interfere at the notice stage.
Naushad v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicant accused of rape, emphasizing the balance between personal liberty and investigation interests, and imposing conditions to ensure cooperation and prevent interference.
Central Board of Secondary Education v. Jyoti
The Delhi High Court upheld the addition of the respondent's surname to her CBSE certificates, ruling it was not a change of name under the Board's bye-laws and dismissing the Board's appeal.
Bihari Lal Jangir v. Debasis Biswal and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition against the SDM for delay in mutation and demarcation after ownership was ascertained, directing completion within eight weeks and accepting the SDM's apology.
Amit Tomar v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against conviction for armed robbery, holding that delayed recovery based on accused's disclosure and reliable identification evidence suffice to uphold conviction.
Vikas @ Vicky@ Boby & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, directing compensation payments and imposing costs on some petitioners.
Sadaf Sarwar v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging abolition of posts at Jamia Millia Islamia, holding that no termination had occurred without due process and informal messages do not constitute valid dismissal.
H.N. Sharma & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pensioners are entitled to 8% simple interest on delayed pension arrears and that similarly situated employees must receive equal benefits under Article 14, quashing the denial of interest to the petitioners.
Commissioner of Industries, GNCTD v. Shree Jee Roadlines & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted a limited four-week extension for the appellant to comply with a prior order amid the COVID-19 pandemic, refusing further extensions and restraining BPCL from suspending truck loading pending compliance.
Sanjay Chuniana @ Sanju v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a child sexual assault case due to material inconsistencies in the prosecutrix’s testimony and inadequate investigation, emphasizing the need for reliable and corroborated evidence in such cases.
Smt. Vidyawati v. Shri Gautam Mahajan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the bona fide requirement of a landlord under the Rent Control Act can include married daughters if dependent, and set aside the order granting leave-to-defend on the ground that married daughters are not dependent.
Mohd Tufail Khan v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging a Wakf Board election candidate for failure to join the candidate as a necessary party and for lack of bona fides.
Commissioner of Industries, GNCTD v. M/S Shree Jee Roadlines & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted a final four-week extension for compliance with a prior order due to the COVID-19 pandemic, refusing further extensions and restraining suspension of truck loading pending compliance.