Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
PENGUIN BOOKS INDIA PVT LTD & ANR v. VINOD KUMAR JAIN & ORS
The Delhi High Court decreed a civil suit based on a voluntary joint settlement between the parties concerning publication rights, disposing of the suit accordingly.
Sachin Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that resignation is effective only upon acceptance and communication, but where the employee joins a rival company and accepts final settlement, the employer-employee relationship terminates and withdrawal of resignation is not permissible.
Dina Nath Public School v. Assistant P.F. Commissioner, Employees Provident Fund Organization and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging EPF appellate orders on the ground of forum non conveniens, holding that the mere location of the appellate authority does not confer jurisdiction if the cause of action and parties are situated elsewhere.
Dina Nath Public School v. Assistant P.F. Commissioner, Employees Provident Fund Organization and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging EPF appellate orders on the ground that the court was not the appropriate forum under the doctrine of forum conveniens despite the appellate authority being located in Delhi.
Rajender @ Kallu v. State
The Delhi High Court held that delay in sending FIR to Magistrate under Section 157 Cr.P.C. is not automatically fatal and directed adoption of e-transmission to ensure timely compliance and improve investigation quality.
Sonidave v. Yasin Mir
Contempt proceedings are not maintainable for enforcement of a decree passed in a first appeal; execution proceedings under the Code of Civil Procedure are the appropriate remedy.
Ajit Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a cheating and conspiracy case after settlement with the complainant and payment of compensation.
Dinesh v. State; Bimla Devi v. State
Anticipatory bail granted to accused under Sections 498A/328/34 IPC on condition of monetary payment to complainant and cooperation with investigation.
Sushila Devi v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners accused of illegal occupation of land based on disputed ownership documents, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary given the documentary nature of the case.
Sh. Mangal Sain Sharma v. State Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to pension at the higher pre-amendment rate subject to the revised ceiling, allowing his writ petition for pension re-computation and arrears.
Anadil Hasan v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the petitioner accused of kidnapping for ransom and murder, holding that no prima facie case for bail was made out given the gravity of the offences and the petitioner’s role as main conspirator.
Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. v. M Tex Exports Pvt Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed CCIC's petition under Section 34 challenging an arbitral award, holding that unsubstantiated claims of loss without evidence do not warrant setting aside the award.
Bindu Sharma v. State
Delhi High Court set aside the murder conviction of Bindu Sharma due to lack of reliable evidence and inconsistencies in the key child witness's testimony.
Atul Talwar v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and charges for criminal intimidation and extortion where a harmless toy pistol was used, holding no reasonable person would feel intimidated.
Monshar Ent. v. IAAI and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing objections to an arbitral award begins only upon specific service of notice under Section 14(2) of the Arbitration Act, and set aside an order making the award a Rule of the Court due to non-service of such notice.
Atul Talwar v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and charges for criminal intimidation where the accused pointed a harmless toy pistol, holding no reasonable person would feel intimidated under such circumstances.
Saisudhir Energy Limited v. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral damages awarded without proof of loss, holding liquidated damages must be a genuine pre-estimate of loss and government agencies must act fairly under public mission contracts.
Saisudhir Energy Limited v. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral finding that liquidated damages cannot be awarded without proof of loss, setting aside damages granted contrary to the fundamental policy of Indian law in a solar power project dispute.
Sanjeev Desai v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed probate of a Will despite signature discrepancies and post-death notarization, emphasizing the need to examine attesting witnesses and consider the original Will as primary evidence.
Sukhdev Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The High Court allowed the petition challenging the recall of prosecution witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. due to delay and availability of documents on record, emphasizing promptness and necessity in recalling witnesses.