Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Maharani Bagh Co-Operative House Building and Welfare Society Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a multi-agency Special Task Force to remove illegal encroachments, desilt and maintain drains, and mandated transparent sewage treatment monitoring to ensure effective urban drainage management.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Government for full implementation of the PM-ABHIM Scheme to ensure proper utilization of funds for pandemic resilient infrastructure.
Vinay Maheshwari v. Manoj Manchu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an ad interim ex parte injunction restraining defendants from publishing defamatory content against the plaintiff, balancing freedom of speech with the right to reputation under Indian law.
The PR Commissioner of Income Tax-4 New Delhi v. M/s Hespera Reality Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the exemption of long-term capital gains under Section 10(38) of the Income Tax Act despite their exclusion from book profits for MAT purposes under Section 115JB.
Shyam Sunder v. State NCT of Delhi
The High Court modified the appellant’s conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to causing grievous hurt by dangerous means under Section 308 IPC, reducing the sentence to the period already served.
Rajinder Kumar v. Narcotics Control Bureau
Delhi High Court upheld convictions under NDPS Act for heroin manufacture and supply but modified sentences considering procedural compliance and appellants' circumstances.
Chander Kanta v. Sham Lal Pahuja
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the suit for declaration and partition as barred by limitation and estoppel based on admitted oral partition and mutation of property.
Mohinder Yadav v. Prince
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction decree in a month-to-month tenancy dispute, holding that acceptance of rent post-default does not waive forfeiture and Section 114 relief applies only to fixed-term leases.
Tinku v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity narcotics case, emphasizing the primacy of Article 21 rights amid trial delays and reasonable doubts in the prosecution's case.
M/S Rahul Associates v. M/S BMS Enterprises
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for recovery by a proprietorship firm, rejecting the appellants' plea to admit additional evidence and confirming the suit's maintainability despite partnership act objections.
Prince Dixit @ Vikram v. State
Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in double murder case due to prolonged pre-trial incarceration, circumstantial evidence with contradictions, and statutory concession for women, emphasizing right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Quadrant Televentures Limited v. ATC Telecom Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the arbitrator had jurisdiction and that contractual lock-in and exit penalty clauses are enforceable despite regulatory non-renewal of license, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Bhadra International India Pvt Ltd v. Airports Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that a party who requests and consents in writing to an arbitrator's appointment cannot belatedly challenge the appointment as unilateral under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, thereby upholding the arbitral award.
Bimlesh Kumar Negi & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Director General's order setting aside flawed Court of Inquiry findings and recovery orders against ITBP officers, directing refund of recovered amounts and allowing challenge to subsequent advisories.
Renu Kumari Panghal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a provisional appointment due to failure to join within the prescribed period, affirming that extensions beyond six months are permissible only in exceptional circumstances and public interest.
Ravi Bala Nijhawan v. Rannvijay Singh
The court held that a compromise deed between parents cannot bind a minor child's property rights, and thus a suit by the minor challenging such a deed is maintainable.
M/S ARUN KUMAR PUSHPDEEP INFRASTRUCTURE (JV) v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a delayed railway construction contract.
U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Sapna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging compensation awarded for a fatal road accident, holding sole negligence of the bus driver, affirming enhanced Loss of Consortium, and upholding 8% interest on compensation.
Court on Its Own Motion v. State
The Delhi High Court held that the proviso to Section 311A CrPC requiring prior arrest before obtaining specimen signatures is directory, not mandatory, and constitutionally valid, balancing investigative needs with fundamental rights.
Maersk Line India Private Limited v. Union of India
Delhi High Court directs Customs and CONCOR to expedite de-stuffing, disposal, and release of long-detained import containers, emphasizing lawful process and timely relief to petitioners.