Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Manoj Kumar v. District and Sessions Judge, Head Quarters
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a process server for demanding bribe and filing false report, ruling that courts will interfere with disciplinary punishment only if it is shockingly disproportionate.
Shailesh Kumar Jha v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of promotion, holding that the employer's merit-based assessment and adherence to promotion policy were lawful and not subject to judicial interference absent bias or arbitrariness.
TEFCIL BREWERIES LIMITED v. ALFA LAVAL (INDIA) LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34(3) begins from the date of disposal of the Section 33 application, not from receipt of the corrected award, and dismissed the petition as time-barred.
Raja Ram v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Raja Ram in a dowry harassment and unnatural death case, holding that serious prima facie allegations and evidence justified denial of bail at this stage.
Sushma v. State/NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the mother-in-law accused of dowry harassment and unnatural death, holding that serious allegations and prima facie evidence justified denial of bail at this stage.
Sheikh Shehzad v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Sheikh Shehzad in a counterfeit currency and UAPA case, holding that a prima facie case exists under stringent bail provisions of UAPA.
Sh. Vijender Singh & Ors. v. Sh. Narinder Singh & Ors.
The court dismissed the defendants’ belated application to summon the attesting witness of a Will after voluntarily closing evidence without seeking procedural remedies to compel his attendance.
Dimple Sachdeva v. Sanjeev Kumar Mittal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the contempt petition as not pressed after finding that the respondents had considered the petitioner’s representation within the stipulated time, directing status quo pending further legal challenge.
Kamlesh Kumar Gupta v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the contempt petition directing the petitioner to participate in the survey under the Street Vendors Act and have his case considered by the Town Vending Committee, denying further relief.
Union of India & Ors. v. Bijender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Tribunal order that merely directed consideration of a representation, holding such petitions as an abuse of process.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. MOHIT
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as infructuous after the respondent secured alternative employment and ceased to pursue the relief granted by the Tribunal.
Dinesh v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions by granting relief consistent with a related leading case, disposing of connected original applications without remand to the Tribunal.
AAONE DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. SABITA JHA AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that prior mediation conducted post-institution at joint request satisfies mandatory pre-institution mediation under Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act when urgent interim relief is genuinely sought, and rejected the defendants' plea to dismiss the suit for non-compliance.
Lal Chand Verma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that issuance of a notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act to a deceased assessee posthumously is invalid and without jurisdiction, quashing the impugned notices and proceedings.
Suresh Chand Sharma & Ors. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Street Vendors Act, 2014 does not bar Civil Court jurisdiction, allowing street vendors to file suits for restoration and damages despite the Act's grievance redressal mechanism.
Arjun Chawla v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that failure of the appointing authority to refuse voluntary retirement notice within the prescribed period results in deemed acceptance, invalidating subsequent disciplinary removal.
Anup Jain v. CRB Capital Markets Limited
The Delhi High Court held that appeals by ex-management challenging bona fide share transfers during winding-up are not maintainable, affirming the validity of such transfers absent Official Liquidator action.
New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Rupin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal's award, holding that eyewitness testimony not cited in the charge sheet can establish the offending vehicle's involvement and negligence, thereby affirming the insurer's liability to pay compensation.
Harish Kumar Mittal v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of income but denied claims for loss of earning capacity, attendant charges, and future treatment due to lack of evidence in a motor accident claim.
Deputy Commissioner of Police v. Rahul
The Delhi High Court dismissed the police department's appeal challenging a motor accident compensation award, holding the driver solely negligent and upholding the compensation including functional disability and loss of income assessed on minimum wages.