Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Parnika Commercial Estates Pvt Ltd v. Arshad Shah
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes arising from an EPC contract with a valid arbitration clause.
Harsh Chhabra v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case, holding that circumstantial evidence and co-accused disclosures alone do not justify continued custody pending trial.
Vasu Sharma @ Bunty v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of custodial death and murder, citing contradictions in medical evidence, investigation flaws, and prolonged pre-trial custody.
Manoj Kumar and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of relaxation of the mandatory 18-year service condition for permanent absorption of CAPF deputationists as Accountants, holding that absorption is discretionary and subject to strict adherence to policy guidelines.
Vijay Bahadur Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Avneshwar Singh v. Monika
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that the wife's conduct amounted to mental cruelty including derogatory language and defamatory complaints.
Khusbhoo Goswami v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 500/509 IPC and Section 67 IT Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Society for Teachers’ Cause v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that retired teachers have no vested right to automatic re-employment and upheld the discontinuance of the re-employment scheme as a valid policy decision in public interest.
National Highway Authority of India v. MS IRB Ahmedabad Vadodra Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's order rejecting impleadment of a third party is not an arbitral award and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ravinder Tyagi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr
Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to decide the petitioner's grievance about alleged illegal tree removal and encroachment by a reasoned order after hearing, dismissing the writ petition without prejudice to further remedies.
IN RE: DESIGNATED COURTS FOR MPS/MLAS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed reallocation and prioritization of pending criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs to ensure expeditious trial and minimize undue delays caused by stay orders and adjournments.
Centre for Education on Crime Prevention Social and Cultural NGO through its President South East District Aftab Khan v. Commissioner MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to promptly stop and demolish unauthorized construction at Shaheen Bagh, accepting their undertaking and disposing of the writ petition with monitoring directions.
Abdul Wahid Sait v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's interim bail plea on medical grounds but granted custody parole for six hours on the surgery date of his wife, emphasizing that interim bail is an extraordinary remedy requiring exceptional circumstances.
Master Chhayank v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The court held that admission rights through draw of lots cannot be enforced after the academic session ends and refused to direct admission outside the prescribed procedure for the next session.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR v. ASHA GUPTA
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order allowing withdrawal of voluntary retirement after the intended date, holding that such belated withdrawal is impermissible under service rules despite social considerations.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sh Kailash
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a flawed disciplinary inquiry and order, emphasizing mandatory procedural compliance and reasoned findings under CCS (CCA) Rules.
P.M. Diesels Pvt. Ltd. v. Thukral Mechanical Works
The Delhi High Court upheld Thukral Mechanical Works’ trademark rights in 'FIELDMARSHAL' for centrifugal pumps, dismissing P.M. Diesels’ claims of prior use, passing off, and cancellation for non-use.
M/S SK Associates v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to operate municipal parking sites for the third year under existing agreements despite a new tender, directing compliance with updated FASTag and digital payment policies.
Jeetu Dorwal v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Court held that a major woman’s voluntary choice to live with her husband precludes issuance of Habeas Corpus, directing police protection to prevent threats and dismissing the petition as unnecessary.
Nagendra Shastri v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a major daughter who voluntarily married, affirming her personal liberty and directing police to ensure her safety.