Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
M/S Namrata Caterers v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging Clause 11.[2] of the Catering Policy, 2017 by applying an earlier judgment and directed petitioners to vacate the premises accordingly.
Bansraj Pal v. Sh Manish Kumar Gupta and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that DUSIB substantially complied with the Court’s order by granting hearings and passing a speaking order before sealing petitioner’s property, dismissing the petition alleging wilful disobedience and clarifying principles on contempt and unauthorized occupation.
Sanjeev Goyal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Finance Act, 2017 amendment capping set off of house property losses at ₹2 lakh prospectively, rejecting claims of retrospective operation and violation of fundamental rights.
Late Amar Singh through Lrs v. Gurdial Singh & Bachhitter Singh
The Delhi High Court held that mere physical demarcation and exclusive possession by one co-owner without mutual consent does not constitute an oral partition, and ordered equal partition of the jointly owned industrial property among the three brothers.
Lakhan Singh v. NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a major daughter who voluntarily married and chose to stay with her husband.
Lalita Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging Clause 11 of the Railway Board's Catering Policy 2017, directing petitioners to vacate premises as per an earlier judgment.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4 v. INS Finance & Investment P Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that interest received on a refunded auction amount annulled by court is a capital receipt and not taxable income under the Income Tax Act.
Anil Kumar Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court reduced the appellant's sentence to the period already served and imposed an additional fine, granting leniency due to the long delay and good conduct without disturbing the conviction under Sections 308/34 IPC.
Raghav @ Raghi v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder and arms offences, holding that serious allegations supported by eyewitness and forensic evidence, along with threats to witnesses, preclude grant of bail at this stage.
Bharat Bhardwaj @ Nikku v. State
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a multiple murder convict to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, emphasizing the discretionary nature of parole and the convict’s right to legal remedy through chosen counsel.
Dheerpal Alias Kana v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of accused under MCOCA, holding that prima facie case exists, stringent bail conditions under Section 21(4) MCOCA not met, and delay in trial or prior acquittals do not warrant bail.
Vishal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking parole, holding that the death of a non-biological son does not qualify under the prison rules’ definition of family and prior parole violations bar parole eligibility.
Ved Prakash Mishra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Clause 11 of the Catering Policy 2017 denying renewal of catering licenses, dismissed writ petitions seeking extension, and upheld force majeure extensions during Covid-19 as reasonable.
Sunil Nayak @ Fundi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted one-month parole to a life-convict prisoner on humanitarian grounds despite major punishments awarded, emphasizing the Court’s inherent power to grant temporary relief under Article 226 and Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Afaaq Khan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court rejected bail to an accused in a commercial quantity heroin case under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, holding that procedural irregularities and delay in FSL report do not suffice to grant bail absent reasonable grounds to believe the accused is not guilty.
Jagdeep Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
Regular bail was denied to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case where sufficient independent corroborative evidence connected him to the narcotics and co-accused, invoking the bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Amit Gulia @ Andal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, emphasizing the right to legal remedy and interpreting Delhi Prison Rules on parole eligibility and co-convict restrictions.
Rakesh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict who had absconded previously but demonstrated sustained good conduct, balancing prison rules with rehabilitative considerations.
Rukhsar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of dowry death under Sections 304-B/34 IPC due to serious allegations and evidence against her.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award reinstating a terminated employee as a 'workman', holding termination without inquiry illegal and emphasizing the employer's burden to prove managerial status under the Industrial Disputes Act.