Delhi High Court
29,163 judgments
Krishna Mohan v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against conviction under Sections 324/34 IPC, holding the injured's testimony credible and the appellant's plea of alibi unsubstantiated.
Mohit Mann v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court recalled its earlier order releasing detained goods after finding deliberate concealment and smuggling by the petitioner, directing Customs to proceed under the Customs Act and dismissing the contempt petition.
Jaswant Kumar Rao v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a gang rape case, holding that serious allegations and prima facie evidence outweigh the delay in FIR and inconclusive voice sample report.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Mafatlal Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming that petitions under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act must be filed within the strict statutory limitation period of three months plus a maximum thirty-day extension, beyond which no condonation is permissible.
Electro Mech Engineers v. Nishant Promoters Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause in a contract between two parties cannot be extended by general reference to govern disputes involving a third party absent clear incorporation and privity of contract.
King Airways v. Captain Pritam Singh
Delhi High Court held that pilots are 'workmen' under the Industrial Disputes Act, rejecting supervisory exclusion, and set aside remand for fresh evidence, affirming entitlement to back wages for wrongful termination.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Amit Jain
The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of an Adjudicating Officer under SEBI Adjudication Rules is an administrative act not requiring prior recorded opinion, validating the issuance of Show Cause Notice and adjudication proceedings under Section 15A(b) of the SEBI Act.
Vijoy Joshi v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that a waiting list for promotion is valid only for a limited period and does not confer a vested right, allowing the bank to initiate a fresh promotion process for the subsequent year without violating the petitioner’s rights.
Army Golf Course v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the EPF Appellate Tribunal cannot condone delay beyond 120 days in filing appeals under the EPFMP Act, excluding the Limitation Act, and dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal of a time-barred appeal.
Ganeshgarhia Construction Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside NHAI's debarment order against a toll collection agency for failure to consider its defense and record reasons, emphasizing adherence to natural justice in administrative penalties.
VERT EQUIPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court set aside the extension of suspension of a company’s business dealings with the Government of India, holding that suspension based solely on FIRs against a deceased shareholder without ongoing investigation violates MoD Guidelines and principles of natural justice.
Monu and Ors. v. State Through NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Pritpal Sharma v. Urban Development Department & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Jal Board to facilitate and supervise the installation of a water connection to the petitioner's residence from the nearest tube well, disposing of the writ petition with appropriate directions.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Narain
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a bus driver accused of rash and negligent driving causing death, emphasizing the necessity of proving negligence beyond reasonable doubt and the limited scope for appellate interference in acquittals.
SI Vishnu Singh, PS Badarpur v. Irshad Khan
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a motor accident case, holding that rash or negligent driving causing death must be proved beyond reasonable doubt and acquittals should not be disturbed unless perverse.
DDA v. M/S Harjinder Brothers
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award favoring the contractor for watch and ward charges and held the DDA's encashment of the bank guarantee without audit and notice as improper, dismissing the DDA's appeal.
Kaval Bajaj v. Suman Ghandiok & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a landlord's petition by consent after a lawful settlement, setting aside the Rent Control Tribunal's order and restoring the eviction order.
DECORE EXXOILS PVT LTD v. MR. JEFFREY MOORE
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner a final opportunity to conclude cross-examination of a witness subject to reimbursement of the witness's travel and accommodation expenses.
Jaivardhan Dhawan v. Narcotics Control Bureau Delhi Zonal Unit
The Delhi High Court held that extension of investigation period without producing the accused before the court violates Article 21, rendering the extension invalid and entitling the accused to default bail.
M/s. Swastika Industries v. M/s. National Research Development Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award confirming NRDC's claim for unpaid license fees against Swastika, rejecting allegations of fraud and misrepresentation and affirming the applicability of limitation and procedural provisions under the Arbitration Act.