Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Ramesh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions due to the irretrievable loss of trial records, holding that the appellants' right to a fair appeal under Article 21 was violated.
MS Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed arbitrators under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act with parties' consent, leaving open the legal question of whether all arbitrators must be from the SAROD panel.
Jasbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that genuine emergency medical treatment in a non-empanelled hospital is fully reimbursable despite procedural rules, affirming the right to health under Article 21.
Shri Sumit Sapra v. Smt. Akansha Ahuja Sapra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of anti-suit injunction, holding that the USA court is the appropriate forum for divorce and custody proceedings where both parties reside.
Anil Kumar Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused director in an economic offence case, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, completed investigation, prolonged custody, and the non-punitive nature of bail.
Sh. Anil Wadhwa & Anr. v. Sh. M.M.L. Kapur
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of tenants on the ground of landlord's bona fide requirement, holding that the landlord's need was genuine and alternate accommodations were unsuitable, and dismissed the revision petition challenging the eviction order.
Rakesh Kumar Chopra v. BSNL & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee cannot withdraw from a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme after the scheme’s closing date, even if acceptance by the competent authority is pending, affirming the contractual nature of VRS and the necessity of finality in withdrawal.
PUMA SE v. INDIAMART INTERMESH LTD
The Delhi High Court held that IndiaMART is not liable for trademark infringement by third-party sellers using 'PUMA' in dropdown menus, granting it safe harbour under the IT Act, while emphasizing the need for due diligence and takedown of counterfeit listings.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. & Anr. v. Balbir Gulia
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing MTNL to count the respondent's past CISF service and grant pay protection on absorption, rejecting limitation and fresh appointment arguments.
MS RS WIRES INDUSTRIES THROUGH PROPRIETOR RAJENDER SINGH v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 63 ZONE 6 DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice for GST registration cancellation must specify details of alleged wrongful input tax credit utilization and that retrospective cancellation without objective reasons is unsustainable, quashing the impugned orders.
Pooja Sharma Bajaj v. Kunal Bajaj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that at the summoning stage in a bigamy case, prima facie evidence of a second marriage suffices without requiring conclusive proof of essential ceremonies, thereby allowing trial to proceed.
Dev Sora v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to cancel bail granted to the accused, holding that mere allegations of threats without cogent material do not justify bail cancellation when the trial is at an advanced stage.
Ram Charan Aggarwal v. Prem Lata
The Delhi High Court directed the tenant to pay use and occupation charges at a discounted market rent during eviction proceedings, conditioning interim protection on timely payment.
M/S SYM COMPANY v. PR. COMMISSIONER, CUSTOMS (IMPORT) AND ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the release of goods seized by Customs as no statutory notice was issued within six months, mandating return under Section 110(2) of the Customs Act, 1962.
Puneet Saluja v. State
The High Court held that while Section 148 NI Act mandates a 20% deposit of compensation during appeal against Section 138 conviction, the appellate court may waive this on recording exceptional circumstances, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of such circumstances.
Rakesh v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that witnesses already cross-examined cannot be recalled merely due to change of counsel, dismissing the petition seeking re-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C.
X v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the Sessions Court's discharge order and held that sufficient prima facie material existed to frame charges under Sections 376 and 506 IPC for obtaining consent to sexual intercourse by false promise of marriage and criminal intimidation.
Sumit Chakrabarti v. The State
The Delhi High Court modified anticipatory bail conditions to remove mandatory passport surrender while maintaining prior court permission for foreign travel, balancing personal liberty with trial safeguards.
Prankur Mishra v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court upheld framing of charges under Section 308 IPC despite simple injuries and non-naming in FIR, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference at the charge framing stage.
Dhanesh Ieshdhan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual harassment and criminal intimidation, holding that the FIR prima facie discloses cognizable offences and does not warrant quashing under Section 482 CrPC.