Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Pankaj Sharma v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 45 days to an undertrial accused charged under Section 302 IPC after over three years of incarceration, balancing statutory caution with prolonged detention and medical considerations.
M/S SACHIN ENTERPRISES v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a GST refund rejection order for non-exhaustion of statutory appeal remedy, directing the petitioner to file appeal before the Appellate Authority with condonation of delay if needed.
M/S. HAMDARD LABORATORIES(INDIA) v. M/S. STERLING ELECTRO ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause conferring exclusive jurisdiction on Delhi courts designates Delhi as the seat of arbitration, thereby vesting exclusive jurisdiction in this Court to appoint an arbitrator and entertain arbitration petitions.
Kabindra Kumar Pandey v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable found guilty of possessing pecuniary resources disproportionate to his income, affirming that such conduct constitutes corrupt practice warranting dismissal from service.
Harish v. State (Govt. of NCT)
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to an undertrial accused after four years of incarceration, emphasizing the need to balance prolonged detention against the nature of the accused's role and subject to strict conditions.
Sanyam Gupta v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court directed CBSE to declare Class XII improvement exam results by 27th July 2020 and allowed extension of re-evaluation deadlines due to COVID-19 related delays.
Manmeet Singh v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation; Rajesh Kumar Singh v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the SDMC's cancellation of an e-auction tender process due to procedural irregularities and possible cartelization, holding that no concluded contract existed and judicial interference was unwarranted absent arbitrariness or mala fide.
Pune Solapur Expressways Private Limited v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the Arbitral Tribunal for completing arbitration proceedings and passing the award under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, based on the parties' consent and interests of justice.
ONGC Petro Additions Limited v. Ferns Construction Co. Inc.
The Delhi High Court held that the 2019 amendment to Section 29A excluding international commercial arbitrations from the statutory time limit applies retrospectively to pending arbitrations, and the time limit extension does not bind international commercial arbitrations.
Raj Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the CISF authorities' discretionary transfer of a Sub-Inspector, rejecting claims of mala fide and violation of posting tenure guidelines.
Dharamvir Khosla v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that licenses coupled with proprietary rights are irrevocable and disputes over such rights are not arbitrable, allowing the plaintiffs' suits challenging termination and granting interim injunctions.
Jagriti@Gayatri v. Vikas Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of mandatory and permanent injunction in favor of the registered owner against the licensee-appellant, dismissing her claim of ownership and holding that relief under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is maintainable without trial where defenses are untenable.
Sarjo Devi @ Saroj v. Dharampal (Deceased) Through LRs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order allowing a belated application under Order IX Rule 7 CPC to set aside an ex parte order, holding that such applications must be filed on or before the next hearing date and unexplained delay beyond three years is barred by limitation.
Yogesh Kumar Verma v. Lieutenant Governor
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's interim order staying GNCTD promotions based on a revised roster and directed GNCTD to file a reply within ten working days, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Shri Pankaj Arora v. AVV Hospitality LLP & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal may defer deciding jurisdictional objections until after recording evidence and dismissed the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator’s mandate for deferring such a decision.
Sauma Gupta v. The Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the registration of the 'Sushant Welfare Trust' within four weeks subject to document rectification, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to re-approach if aggrieved.
Sirisha Dinavahi Bansal v. Rajiv Bansal
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 482 CrPC challenging an interim custody order under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is not maintainable when an efficacious statutory appeal under Section 29 of the Act is available.
Saumya Gupta v. The Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the registration authority to register the Muskan Welfare Trust deed within four weeks subject to rectification of deficiencies, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Afshana & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed DTIDC to refrain from coercive action and file detailed affidavits regarding license fee demands from ISBT shop licensees during COVID-19 lockdown, while distinguishing between licensees in possession and those not yet handed possession.
Dr. Vijender Kumar v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim extension for MDS thesis submission amid conflicting university deadlines and administrative confusion during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the superior authority of the Executive Council over the Board of Research Studies.