Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Anushi Arora v. Managing Committee Maxfort School Dwarka Sector 7 New Delhi 110075 & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed payment of arrears of pay and gratuity to a resigned employee as per statutory provisions, allowing a fresh petition on leave encashment.
Sandeep Kumar Yadav v. Naresh Kumar Chief Secretary GNCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings cannot question the correctness of a disciplinary order and dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with its earlier judgment, granting liberty to challenge the order through appropriate legal remedies.
State (NCT) of Delhi v. Karan Singh Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that electronic evidence accompanied by a Section 65B certificate filed before trial commencement is admissible, setting aside the discharge of accused and remanding for fresh charge framing.
Ejaz Haider Zaidi & Ors. v. CA Co-operative T/C Society Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the appeal against an arbitral award due to inordinate delay and participation in arbitral proceedings, affirming the borrower's liability to repay the loan.
Bharat Singh v. Central Bureau of Narcotics
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case based on co-accused disclosures and evidence of involvement, with the court holding that such statements can be considered at bail stage despite Toofan Singh ruling.
Sudesh Chhikara v. District Magistrate West Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that authorities under the Senior Citizens Act have jurisdiction to decide eviction on harassment grounds despite pending title disputes, but must conduct independent inquiry before passing orders.
Mahender Shah v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that Section 50 is not applicable to recovery from a bag, and procedural delays in sampling do not vitiate prosecution absent tampering.
Uttam Samadder v. The Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a BSF personnel who voluntarily resigns before completing 20 years of qualifying service is not entitled to pensionary benefits under the CCS Pension Rules, 1972.
Rohit Shukla; Vivek Kumar Gaurav; Shawez Chaudhary; A. Solanki v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s discharge of the accused in a rape case, holding no prima facie case was made out as the petitioner’s consent was voluntary and not vitiated by fraud.
Pradeep Kaur v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of a Health Trade License and demolition of a food cart, holding that compensation claims involving disputed facts must be pursued via civil suits, not writ petitions.
ACME Heergarh Powertech Private Limited v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
The Delhi High Court held that while solar power generation units fall outside the MOOWR Regulations due to the nature of electricity as a resultant good, the grant and cancellation of Customs licenses are quasi-judicial acts requiring due process, and executive instructions cannot fetter the independent discretion of Customs officers.
Anuj v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in recovery of commercial quantity of ganja, holding that no reasonable grounds existed to believe he was not guilty or unlikely to reoffend under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Bhushan Steel and Strips Ltd. v. Tyo Trading Enterprises and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld its territorial jurisdiction and decreed recovery against the defendant for loss of goods, affirming substitution of the plaintiff by Tata Steel Ltd. without fresh amendment.
Aradhana v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The High Court set aside the charge framing order for lack of reasons and remanded the case for fresh consideration to ensure judicial mind is applied at the prima facie stage.
Crystal Crop Protection Limited v. Ranga Krishna Murthy
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside the order returning plaint for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that averments in the plaint must be accepted on demurrer and part of cause of action arose in Delhi.
Hardeep v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference in subjective examination marking is generally impermissible absent mala fides or arbitrariness and dismissed the student's challenge to awarded marks.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. MEENAKSHI KHARE AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the re-appointment of employees in a merged school, ruling that valid original appointments under applicable rules cannot be invalidated despite alleged non-compliance with other recruitment criteria.
Shayam Sunder v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a large-scale insurance fraud case, holding that CDR evidence is corroborative and bail cannot be denied solely on the gravity of economic offences or incomplete investigation.
Gaurav v. The State Govt of NCT
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to accused in a murder case considering doubtful evidence, lack of premeditation, and prolonged incarceration.
PTECH INFRA ENGINEERING v. LITE BITE FOODS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from Work Orders containing a valid arbitration clause.