Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Ankit Saxena v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case after forensic evidence showed the death was due to natural causes, and the Trial Court framed lesser charges under Section 304 Part I IPC.
Narender Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a prisoner for three weeks to undergo necessary surgery, subject to bail bonds and conditions including surrender after treatment.
Lalit Batra v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to compound the offence under Section 138 NI Act based on a settlement, set aside the conviction and sentence, and acquitted the petitioner.
Union of India & Anr. v. Himmat Singh Chauhan
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order quashing the retrospective cancellation of Government accommodation allotment without hearing, affirming CAT's jurisdiction over such service matters distinct from eviction under the Public Premises Act.
Suresh Chander v. Durga Dutta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding the suit challenging cancellation of a perpetual lease barred by limitation under Article 59 of the Limitation Act and that the appellant lacked locus standi.
M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA v. M/S SUNWAY CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD
The Delhi High Court held that excise duty must be excluded from price adjustment calculations under a World Bank aided highway contract, but upheld the contractor's entitlement to toll tax reimbursement due to non-handing over of the bridge.
Amita Giri & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that in absence of a specific policy, a Nomadic Tribe caste certificate issued by another state does not entitle a migrant to reservation benefits in Delhi.
Arshad Ali @ Munna Khan v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for double murder based on credible child eyewitness and forensic evidence but modified the life sentence by reducing the remission period from 28 to 25 years.
Dr. Anil Grover Ultrasound Clinic v. District Appropriate Authority (PC and PNDT), North-District, Alipur, Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to renew registration under the PC & PNDT Act where a case was pending against the sole proprietor, holding that the Appropriate Authority acted lawfully under the Rules.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR v. SH O.P. SAGAR
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings must be completed within a reasonable time but delay does not automatically abate proceedings, allowing the government to complete enquiry despite respondent's non-cooperation.
Delhi Development Authority v. M/S K.R BUILDERS (P) LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld most of the arbitral award in a construction contract dispute, setting aside rebate deductions for delayed billing but rejecting retrospective liquidated damages and modifying interest on awarded amounts.
Subodh Kumar v. DDA
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner entitled to allotment under an original priority number must pay rates applicable at the time of priority maturity, not current market rates, quashing DDA’s demand for higher payment due to administrative delay.
Shashi Shekhar Thakur v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a continuous sexual assault case, emphasizing the strength of prosecution evidence and risk of witness influence.
Samira Khatoon v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406/498A IPC based on an amicable mediated settlement, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedent.
Larsen and Toubro Limited v. Punatsangchhu-1 Hydroelectric Project Authority
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, 1996 to appoint an arbitrator despite respondent’s contention that Bhutan law and courts apply, emphasizing the supremacy of specific contractual arbitration provisions.
Sgt Pradeep Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that prior permission from the Indian Air Force is mandatory before appearing in civil service exams and dismissed petitions seeking discharge without such permission.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Manvendra Singh
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Government's notification raising the Debt Recovery Tribunal's pecuniary jurisdiction beyond Rs. 10 lakhs is ultra vires and directed the Tribunal to proceed with cases within the original jurisdiction limit pending final adjudication.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-II (Exemption) and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that while contractor employees with independent PF codes cannot be compelled into the principal employer's EPF Trust, the principal employer remains overall responsible for ensuring compliance under the EPF Act.
Mahatma Mahto v. New Delhi Municipal Council Palika Kendra, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the Disciplinary Authority may lawfully reopen a departmental inquiry upon new material and is not bound by the Inquiry Officer's report, dismissing the petition challenging such reopening despite the petitioner claiming Scheduled Tribe status.
Burgundy Tradings Private Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition to dissolve Burgundy Tradings Private Limited after completion of statutory voluntary winding up procedures under the Companies Act, 1956.