Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Aarti Mathur v. Union of India through Director General CISF
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary proceedings against a CISF officer for concealing a passenger's pen, ruling that concealment without reporting constitutes misconduct and judicial interference is limited to procedural fairness.
Union of India v. J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a Section 34 petition as barred by the strict three-month limitation period under the Arbitration Act, excluding the applicability of Section 14 of the Limitation Act for extension.
Vidhan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to recall the minor sexual assault victim and her mother for further cross-examination, balancing the accused's right to fair trial with the victim's protection against repeated testimony under POCSO.
Neo Developers Pvt. Ltd v. Ashok Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral appointment clause does not invalidate an arbitration agreement and directed reference of the dispute to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Bank of Baroda v. City Hawks Manpower Services and Consultancy
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment to the respondent, holding that penalties imposed by UIDAI do not justify withholding payments absent contractual authorization and proof.
G.D.BUILDTECH PVT. LTD. v. M/S B.K ASSOCIATES & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that compliance with mandatory pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act is essential for every fresh suit unless urgent interim relief is genuinely sought, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after such compliance.
Abdul Rab v. Narcotics Control Bureau
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to prolonged trial delay and constitutional right to liberty overriding statutory bail bar.
Punjab National Bank v. Parneet Kaur
The High Court upheld the civil court's jurisdiction and refusal to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, emphasizing limited revisional scope and non-applicability of SARFAESI Act bar to non-borrowers.
Punjab National Bank v. Babu Ram Kashyap
The Delhi High Court upheld the civil court's jurisdiction and dismissed the petitioner's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that allegations of fraud and non-borrower status preserve civil court jurisdiction under the SARFAESI Act.
Punjab National Bank v. Anjula Singh
The High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the petitioner's applications under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that civil court jurisdiction is not barred under SARFAESI Act when non-borrowers are involved and that the plaint discloses a cause of action.
M/S B AND B COLONELS KABABZ v. ASHOK KUMAR & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Article 227 directing the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to decide a pending impleadment application before proceeding with evidence, emphasizing the necessity of adjudicating party impleadment applications to ensure fair trial.
Bal Kishan v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking restoration of title and possession of land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, holding that acquisition was valid, possession taken, and the petitioner’s Assignment Deed did not confer title or possession rights.
Manju Srivastava v. Shri Sandeep Srivastava
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Family Court’s order granting the biological father interim overnight visitation rights with his three-year-old child, emphasizing the child’s welfare and the importance of maintaining parental bonds.
Krishna v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a sexual assault and kidnapping case, holding that strong prima facie evidence and the gravity of offences justified continued custody.
Naresh alias Naresh Basoya & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 506, 509, and 341 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between husband and wife, emphasizing the promotion of peace and harmony.
Pinki & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking police protection in a neighbourly dispute by directing provision of emergency police contact numbers to the petitioners.
Monu @ Sandeep v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of possessing commercial quantity of heroin, holding that the search and seizure complied with NDPS Act procedures and stringent bail conditions under Section 37 NDPS Act were not met.
State v. Dinesh Tiwari & Dharmender @ Pehelwan
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused under MCOCA, holding that prosecution failed to prove existence of an organized crime syndicate, continuing unlawful activity, or nexus to proceeds of crime, and confessional statements were inadmissible.
Nikunj Kumar Lohia v. Bal Krishan Garodia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of a summary rejection application, holding that the suit filed in 2010 was within limitation and disclosed a cause of action, and declined to interfere under revisional jurisdiction.
A N Prasad v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court discharged the petitioner from corruption charges due to lack of direct admissible evidence proving demand and acceptance of bribe, setting aside the rejection of the closure report and summoning orders.