Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Pooja Anand v. Basic Chemicals Cosmetics and Dyes Export Promotion Council
The Delhi High Court held that CHEMEXCIL, an autonomous Export Promotion Council not under pervasive State control and not performing public functions, is not 'State' under Article 12, and writ petitions against it are not maintainable.
Preeti v. Ashwini Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against MCD, holding that the Corporation complied with Court directions by issuing a show-cause notice and providing hearing, and that rectification negated unauthorized construction claims.
Vikram Singh Gahlot & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed DDA to auction remaining EWS flats in Sector 19-B, Dwarka to existing purchasers of higher category flats, subject to petitioners' liberty to challenge reserve price.
Chirag Arora v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim shared custody and visitation rights to the father in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the child's welfare and directing production of the child under habeas corpus.
Vishvanath Agarwal v. Election Commission of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging election matters during the election process are barred under Article 329(b) and the Representation of People Act, 1951, and the exclusive remedy lies in filing an election petition after the election concludes.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Yashdeep
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal as withdrawn after the appellant's counsel conceded it was covered by an earlier adverse decision.
M/S National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Rajender Singh Meena & Ors.
Delhi High Court partially allowed insurer's appeals in motor accident claims, affirming negligence of van driver but modifying compensation awards based on actual loss and disability.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Deepika Talwar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award, enhanced future prospects to 50%, disallowed deduction of group personal accident insurance, and dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging vehicle involvement and negligence.
Lalit v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the accused in an NDPS case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation at the initial investigation stage given the evidence and prior involvement.
M/S Gupta Engineers and Contractors v. M/S NBCC India Limited
The Delhi High Court modified its earlier judgment to expunge incorrect factual observations without altering the dismissal of the writ petition challenging NBCC's fresh NIT.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Usha Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for loss of dependency without deducting family pension, ruling that pensionary benefits payable irrespective of accidental death are not deductible under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Mohit
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing a re-medical examination of the respondent, holding that external haemorrhoids do not constitute a disqualification under the Delhi Police recruitment rules.
Bajaj Resources Limited & Anr v. Goyal Herbals Private Limited & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs to amend their plaint post-trial commencement to include subsequent trademark registrations and related facts, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments to avoid multiplicity of litigation and ensure justice.
Satvinder Singh v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging eviction proceedings pending before the Estate Officer under the Public Premises Act, directing expeditious disposal and refraining from unnecessary adjournments.
Abdul Sattar & Anr. v. Maslah Uddin
The Delhi High Court held that tenants must pay reasonable use and occupation charges during the pendency of a stay on an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, to compensate the landlord for loss caused by delay.
ITC LIMITED v. RAJ KUMAR MITTAL & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held the defendants guilty of civil contempt for wilfully disobeying an injunction order and obstructing court proceedings, imposing fines while accepting their unconditional apologies.
Rajeev Electricals v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the respondents' contractual right to cancel a tender without assigning reasons, dismissing the petition challenging the cancellation despite the petitioner being declared lowest bidder and complying with tender requirements.
Zakir Hussain v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case due to long incarceration and trial delay, holding that procedural lapses like delayed FSL report and non-joining of independent witnesses do not vitiate the trial or entitle bail on their own.
S.C. Gupta v. D.D.A. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application under Section 151 CPC seeking rectification of an order directing payment of misuser charges, holding that such applications cannot be used to re-hear or alter comprehensive orders passed with consent.
Kuldeep Singh Sengar v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court granted interim suspension of sentence to the appellant for cataract surgery on medical grounds subject to strict conditions and no further extensions.