Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Harash Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious sexual assault and extortion case, holding that the arrest was lawful and bail would prejudice ongoing investigation and victim safety.
Prince Khan v. Pawan Kumar
The Delhi High Court directed restoration of the defendant's defense and acceptance of his written statement in a possession suit after an admission decree was passed based on a written statement not formally on record in the Commercial Court.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated v. Controller General of Patents, Design, Trademark and Geographical Indications
The Delhi High Court held that the date of grant of a patent is the date the Controller signs the grant order, rendering any Pre-Grant Opposition filed thereafter invalid and the Controller functus officio.
Sunita Kumari Jat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the respondents complied with the earlier order by passing a fresh transfer order in accordance with the petitioner’s preferences.
Pinnacle Finance Pvt. Ltd. v. Sol Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve SOL Limited under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 after completion of winding up and asset distribution, while withholding payment to a security agency pending FIR investigation.
M/S K.K. Constructions v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court held that conciliation is optional under the contract and limited its Section 11 scrutiny to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement, appointing an arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute.
FIITJEE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH AND TRAININGS v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION)
The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing Form 10B due to genuine medical hardship must be condoned under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, emphasizing a liberal approach to advance substantial justice.
Shamim Akhtar Tamanna v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that it will not direct the Central Administrative Tribunal to prioritize or expedite hearing of suspension order challenges, emphasizing that case management is within the Tribunal's discretion and constitutional courts should intervene only in exceptional circumstances.
State NCT of Delhi v. Satya Narayan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal upholding the acquittal of a police officer due to failure of prosecution to prove the essential element of demand of illegal gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Ashish @ Deva v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused under MCOCA after finding insufficient prima facie evidence of his involvement in organised crime and applying the reasonable satisfaction test under Section 21(4) of MCOCA.
Rajeev Saxena v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings against a public servant due to inordinate delay in grant of mandatory sanction under Section 197 CrPC, upholding the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Ram Kishan Pal Singh v. Kumud Chandra Joshi Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident claim for fresh adjudication on loss of income and earning capacity, allowing additional evidence and condoning delay in filing the appeal.
M/S Ram Niwas Goel v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that removal of a contractor from the approved list without issuing a Show Cause Notice and providing an opportunity of hearing violates natural justice and set aside the impugned orders with directions for due process.
Ram Raghubir Singhal v. Usha Saini & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to not treat limitation and bar issues as preliminary issues in an eviction suit, dismissing the petition challenging this order.
Rajnish Gupta v. Puneet Sarang
The Court held that summons in a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC must be issued in the prescribed form and allowed the petitioner liberty to seek correction of procedural irregularity before the Trial Court.
Union of India v. Bimla Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of a deceased Temporary Status Casual Labour's family to pensionary benefits treating him as regularized from death, limiting arrears to three years prior to claim due to delay.
Tabassum & Anr v. Mohd Nadeem
The Delhi High Court allowed defendants a final opportunity to file their written statement despite delay, imposing costs and directing expeditious trial disposal under its supervisory jurisdiction.
M/S D S GLOBAL PVT LTD v. M/S IND SYNERGY LTD
The Delhi High Court held that in execution proceedings under Order XXI Rules 37 and 38 CPC, procedural protocol including issuance of show cause notice must be followed before issuing arrest warrants against company directors, but appearance through counsel and filing of reply may suffice in lieu of formal notice.
Suman Sharma v. Mahender Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to waive court costs imposed on an indigent petitioner whose husband was in arrears of maintenance, directing the trial court to proceed in accordance with law.
M/S RUCHIR SALES v. M/S ANIL PACKAGING INDUSTRIES AND ORS
The High Court dismissed the petition under Section 115 CPC challenging dismissal of impleadment application, holding revision barred by proviso to Section 115 CPC and granting liberty to pursue alternate remedies.