Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Syed Salman Ali & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving cheating and criminal conspiracy related to backdoor admissions upon settlement between parties and payment of costs, applying the principle of compoundability under Sections 419, 420, and 120-B IPC.
Narender Kasana v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court refused further interim bail and issued non-bailable warrants against a petitioner who absconded from hospital and misrepresented facts to the court.
Harpal Singh Rana v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking welfare measures for orphans after finding that the government had already admitted orphan children to schools and provided employment, emphasizing the primary role of States under the Juvenile Justice Act.
VECTRA ADVANCED ENGINEERING PVT LTD & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH SECRETARY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Ministry of Defence's invocation of an unconditional Bank Guarantee for breach of the Pre-Contract Integrity Pact, dismissing the petitioners' challenge on grounds of arbitrariness and natural justice.
Vinay Mittal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Rule of Speciality and Section 21 of the Extradition Act, the petitioner extradited from Indonesia can only be prosecuted for the offence for which extradition was granted, quashing his arrests in other cases.
Neeraj Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court declined to alter policy conditions for NFSG benefits to BSF officers, directing the government to consider the petitioners' grievances as a representation and decide accordingly.
Jindal Power Limited v. ICRA Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a credit rating agency is entitled to publish surveillance rating changes without issuer acceptance under SEBI regulations and the rating agreement, dismissing Jindal Power's challenge to its credit rating downgrade.
Vishaka v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking re-admission and examination permission for the 2019-20 session due to non-payment of fees and non-fulfillment of CBSE promotion criteria.
Ajeet Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a multi-offence case, holding that bail cannot be denied when similarly situated co-accused have been granted bail and injuries are simple, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with investigation.
M/S ANJANEYA BISANPUR AGRO INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. v. DILAWAR SINGH RAWAT & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC for possession based on clear admissions by the respondent, setting aside the trial court's dismissal and emphasizing that frivolous defences do not warrant trial.
Hariom Project Private Limited v. Military Engineer Services, Director of Contract Management and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a two-year debarment order against a contractor for breach of contract, holding the ban arbitrary and disproportionate given the design fault by a specialist firm and the petitioner's past good record.
Welworth Software Private Limited v. Sun Distribution Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Telecom Tribunal's interim order holding related MSOs jointly liable for broadcaster dues, affirming lifting of corporate veil to prevent fraud and directing on-account payment pending final adjudication.
Lalit Kumar Gupta v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to consider the petitioner's disability benefits claim under the Government's Office Memorandum by a speaking order within four weeks, dismissing the writ petition without quashing the CAT order.
Smita Bidani and Ors. v. University Grants Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside parts of the CAT's interim order and remitted the promotion dispute back to the Tribunal for expeditious hearing and disposal without expressing any opinion on merits.
Sanyam Gupta v. Central Board of Secondary Education
Delhi High Court held that CBSE's assessment scheme for cancelled exams due to COVID-19 applies equally to improvement candidates, allowing them to benefit from the average of their best improvement exam scores without forfeiting original marks.
M/S GLOWWIDE MEDICARE v. M/S BOSTON SCIENTIFIC INDIA PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw a commercial petition and dismissed it as withdrawn, disposing of the connected interlocutory application.
Manju Arora v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to compensation awards under the National Highways Act must be raised in arbitration proceedings and upheld the validity of the District Magistrate's appointment as Arbitrator, dismissing the writ petition.
ICICI BANK UK PLC v. ANSHU JAIN & ORS.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the suit for injunction over a property after the approved insolvency resolution plan satisfied all dues, permitting restoration of possession and title to the corporate debtor.
Ram Pal v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity supply upon partial payment and procedural compliance, while leaving the maintainability and merits of the billing dispute to the Trial Court.
SEVENTH PLANE NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that oral admission of duty liability before 30th June 2019 amounts to quantification under the SVLDRS, 2019, allowing the petitioner’s declaration to be reconsidered with a hearing opportunity.