Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Sai Ramakrishna Karuturi v. State of NCT Delhi
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Sai Ramakrishna Karuturi in a serious economic offence case, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, completion of investigation, and safeguarding personal liberty.
Libra Associates v. Dabur India Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned the delay in filing a Section 34 petition under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that the limitation period is three calendar months and the appellant provided a reasonable explanation for the delay.
Sheikh Sadaf v. University of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court permitted a student to submit a delayed examination application within an extended deadline as a special case without creating a binding precedent.
Jitender Kumar Govt. Contractors & Engineers v. Public Works Departments
The Delhi High Court appointed the petitioner’s chosen retired CPWD officer as arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, referring the disputes for arbitration.
Union of India and Ors. v. Heera Lal Kundra
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision that recovery of excess payments from a retired railway employee's pension was unjustified absent fraud or an undertaking to refund, reaffirming the principle in State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih.
Shantanu Shukla v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld that long contractual service does not confer a right to regularisation unless the initial appointment complied with constitutional recruitment norms, clarifying the interplay between Uma Devi and Jaggo judgments.
Narendra Kumar Jain v. Harsh Pratap Seonie & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an unlawful sub-tenant is bound by an eviction order against the tenant and the tenant's legal heirs in possession must pay interim use and occupation charges at market rent pending final disposal.
Nisha Rangra v. PNB Metlife India Insurance Co. Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a civil suit for failure to produce evidence despite multiple adjournments and directions, emphasizing procedural compliance over personal hardships.
Paras @ Karan v. The State of N.C.T of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 IPC and POCSO Act after the parties married and the victim withdrew support, holding that continuation would be an abuse of process.
Fakhruddin Memorial CGHS Ltd. v. M/S Mahalakshmi Infraengineers Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award under Section 34, holding that the award was reasoned, lawful, and did not violate the fundamental policy of Indian law.
Sarada Construction v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and condonation application, holding that oral instructions without written confirmation do not entitle a contractor to payment for extra work under the contract.
Bharti Sharma v. M.P Jaipuria & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against a school management for willful disobedience, holding that substantial compliance with reinstatement and payment of consequential benefits suffices, and back wages require procedural compliance and proof of unemployment.
Kavita Grover v. Angel Bhati Chauhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the MCD has substantially complied with its demolition and sealing order against unauthorized constructions, disposed of the petition with directions for further enforcement and liberty to the petitioner to seek relief if needed.
Bhan Singh v. Mitali Goel & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that substantial compliance with directions regarding missing official records through inquiry and FIR suffices, dismissing the petition and granting liberty to seek fresh inspection through appropriate channels.
Vikrant Nath and Anr v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging EPF recovery notices, holding that legal heirs must exhaust statutory appeal remedies before approaching the court and may be liable for company dues under the Act.
Rohan Khatri & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 323, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Nandini Mohinder v. Sh Umesh Chandra Maurya and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld a Labour Court award holding the termination of a workman illegal for non-compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act and dismissed the writ petition challenging the compensation granted in lieu of reinstatement.
Lokesh Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of rules allowing the State Election Commission to allot reserved symbols to political parties in municipal elections, rejecting the petitioner’s claim of violation of equality under Article 14.
Gilbert Apeh Emeka v. Narcotic Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that disclosure statements under Section 67 require corroboration and the bar under Section 37 is not absolute if the accused is prima facie not guilty.
Nandini Mohinder v. Sh Prakash and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the workman's termination illegal for non-compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act and dismissed the petition challenging compensation granted in lieu of reinstatement.