Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Vijay v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence pending appeal in a murder and arms offence case, emphasizing the strength of prosecution evidence and the appellant's adverse criminal history.
ERA Infra Engineering Limited v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that tendering authorities must consider the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, to avoid arbitrarily disqualifying companies successfully revived through CIRP, while recognizing limited judicial interference in tender conditions.
Sarjo Devi v. Dharampal Through LRs and Others
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's imposition of cost for non-appearance and dismissed the petition challenging the same under its supervisory jurisdiction.
Ram Meher LR v. Shri Mukesh & Anr.
The High Court allowed the petitioner one final opportunity to submit written and oral arguments before the Trial Court but refused any further chances, emphasizing procedural discipline and timely disposal.
Singh, Advocates v. Akademi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Secretary of Sahitya Akademi is the 'employer' under the POSH Act, granting exclusive jurisdiction to the LCC to inquire into sexual harassment complaints against him, and quashed the Petitioner’s retaliatory and mala fide termination during probation.
Rachna v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Raj Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to an accused in a cheating and forgery case, holding that the bail order was not illegal or perverse and that the dispute involved civil aspects alongside criminal allegations.
NBCC India Ltd. v. Maverick Developers and Colonisers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed conditional leave to defend summary suits upon deposit of disputed amounts by bank guarantee and restored the defendant's right to file written statements, directing expeditious trial.
Insp. Vikas Pannu v. Chander Kala
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in an NDPS case due to procedural lapses in compliance with Sections 42, 50, and 57 of the NDPS Act and discrepancies in seizure evidence, reinforcing the necessity of strict adherence to statutory safeguards in narcotics prosecutions.
BSES Yamuna Power Limited v. Parvati
The Delhi High Court stayed the CGRF order granting relief to the consumer, emphasizing compliance with statutory safety clearances under the Electricity Act and CEA Regulations before granting electricity connections.
Ramkesh Chaprana v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner must be given an opportunity to be heard on both Show Cause Notices before a fresh demolition order is passed, and kept the existing demolition order in abeyance pending such proceedings.
Nita Puri v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' order directing SFIO investigation into Moser Baer India Ltd., holding that the order lacked demonstrable grounds and violated statutory and judicial mandates.
Vinod Kumar v. Geeta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of a suit seeking nullity of marriage on the ground that non-performance of Saptapadi is not fatal to the validity of a Hindu marriage where parties cohabit and a child is born, reinforcing the presumption of valid marriage.
Shahzad Qureshi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition pending appeal before the ATMCD due to vacancy of the Presiding Officer, declining to quash the demolition order on merits.
Laxmi Narain Yadav v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition and sealing orders due to the absence of a Presiding Officer in the appellate tribunal, ensuring the petitioner’s right to be heard is preserved.
Prince Chinecherem Onoh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a foreign national accused of possessing 280 grams of heroin, holding that procedural compliance was met and the gravity of the offence and flight risk outweighed grounds for bail.
Bhim Sain Arora & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges for criminal breach of trust and cheating against chit fund company directors, affirming that such charges can coexist at the charge stage under Section 221 CrPC, and dismissed the petition seeking discharge.
Vertice Global Private Limited v. M/S Shavex
The High Court disposed of a commercial appeal as withdrawn following a settlement reached through mediation.
Komal Kushwaha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner’s pending transfer request under the spouse posting policy within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Khandelwal v. GP Capt Debashish Bhattacharya
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting its review to errors of law under certiorari jurisdiction.
Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of India v. Priyanka Gupta
The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order directing absorption and premature repatriation issues to be decided on unpleaded grounds, restoring the matter for fresh adjudication considering deputation extensions.