Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Narendra Plastic Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to withdraw their writ petitions and treated them as representations to the respondents for prompt examination and response, with liberty to revive the petitions if necessary.
M/S Gahalot Farms Pvt Ltd v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside dismissal orders of cheque bounce complaints due to improper service of notices and restored the cases for further proceedings under its inherent jurisdiction.
Bihar RPNN Ltd. Employees Union v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging exclusion from revised pay scales, holding that distinct classes of employees governed by binding negotiated settlements may have different pay scales without violating constitutional equality principles.
Fitness First India Private Limited v. Ambience Developers and Infrastructure Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitration award except for the quantum of damages for license fees and double rent claims, holding that an unregistered executory agreement can contain an enforceable arbitration clause but damages must be compensatory and supported by reasons.
Devender Kumar v. Brijesh & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a Memorandum of Understanding without lawful consideration is void and unenforceable, dismissing the plaintiff's suit for recovery of amounts claimed thereunder.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Vinod Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award of compensation for permanent disability caused by rash and negligent driving of a DTC bus, dismissing the insurer’s appeal challenging the quantum of damages.
Chittaranjan Sahu & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that retired Sergeants from the Indian Air Force are not eligible for re-employment as Sub Inspectors in BSF unless they held an analogous post, and dismissed their petition challenging rejection of such re-employment.
Bhola Ram Patel v. New Delhi Municipal Council and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld its interim directions regulating street vending pending constitution of Town Vending Committees, clarifying that only TVCs can conduct surveys and authorize eviction under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Mickey v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of robbery and related offences, considering prolonged custody and disputed evidence.
Rajender v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of rape, considering discrepancies in evidence and the prosecutrix's death, subject to bail conditions.
Rohit v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused under Sections 308 and 34 IPC, considering his cooperation with investigation and the existence of a cross FIR against the complainant.
Govind Ram v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The High Court set aside the dismissal of a criminal complaint and directed the Sessions Court to reconsider the matter afresh, emphasizing the mandatory consideration of presummoning evidence and procedural fairness under CrPC.
Tarun Samdarshi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, holding that factual disputes like limitation and payee identity must be decided at trial and not at the summoning stage under Section 482 CrPC.
Ajay Kumar Singh v. Crane Operator Raj Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a magistrate cannot entertain a second Section 156(3) CrPC application for police investigation without first taking cognizance and conducting a preliminary inquiry under Sections 190-202 CrPC, dismissing the petition challenging the revisional court's order setting aside the magistrate's direction for investigation.
RAM BHARAT SHARMA v. RAM KISHORE SHARMA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging a consent order in a property possession suit, affirming that ownership must be proved by valid documents and that consent orders are binding when passed in presence of parties.
Sukesh Tyagi v. Vikas Bhasin
The Delhi High Court set aside the compensation Award and remanded the motor accident claim for fresh adjudication to allow the appellant to prove the validity of the driving license by adducing additional evidence.
Renu Sharma v. Amit Goel
The Delhi High Court held that a seller cannot forfeit the entire earnest money upon buyer's breach without proof of loss, limiting forfeiture to reasonable compensation under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act.
M/S SREDDY INFRATECH PVT LTD v. M/S OVERSEAS INFRASTRUCTURE ALLIANCE (INDIA) PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an arbitral award rejecting claims arising from a subcontract terminated due to forged bank guarantees, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.
Madan Mohan Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC as guided by Supreme Court precedent.
Rajesh Gutpa & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC arising from a commercial dispute based on a settlement between parties, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC while considering the nature of the offence and public interest.