Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Sanhina Agnihotri v. Prakash Chandra Guwalani
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court must appoint an arbitrator if an arbitration agreement exists and the petition is timely, without examining the effect of a settlement agreement on the disputes.
National Heart Institute v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a hospital for alleged medical negligence, holding that vicarious criminal liability cannot be imposed absent gross negligence and direct causal link to death.
Kuldeep & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside mechanical rejections of premature release applications by the Sentence Review Board, directing reconsideration in accordance with relevant policies and prison rules.
Parvej Khan v. The State Govt. of NCT
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that Section 43, not Section 42, applies to searches of vehicles in transit and emphasizing the right to speedy trial despite stringent bail conditions under the NDPS Act.
Amit Katyal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court directed constitution of a medical board to assess the petitioner's serious health condition before deciding on interim bail under Section 45(1) proviso of the PMLA, emphasizing that bail on medical grounds requires specialized treatment unavailable in jail.
Through: Ms. Urvashi Bhatia and Ms. Farleen Intakhab, Advs v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a dowry death case, holding that prima facie evidence of cruelty and abetment to suicide justifies denial of bail to protect societal interests.
Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking concurrent running of sentences awarded in two separate terrorism cases under UAPA, holding that sentences arising from distinct transactions should run consecutively under Section 427(1) Cr.P.C.
Satyanarayan Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a multi-victim economic offence case due to non-compliance with court undertakings and risk of influencing witnesses.
Kuldeep Singh Senger v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence pending appeal in a serious criminal case involving culpable homicide and rape, emphasizing the gravity of offences and legal principles under Section 389 Cr.P.C.
Dharmender @ Mota v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of sexual offences, emphasizing absence of forensic evidence against him and parity with co-accused already released on bail.
Arun Ramchandran Pillai v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order refusing to defer arguments on charge pending further investigation against a co-accused, emphasizing the accused's right to receive all incriminating material before being heard again, ensuring a fair and speedy trial.
New Avantika CGHS Society v. DDA
The Delhi High Court held that no vested right arises from a mere proposal of land allotment absent formal allotment, and after amendment mandating auction, the petitioner cannot claim allotment at pre-determined rates.
Aam Aadmi Party v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider allotment of temporary office accommodation from the GPRA to a National Political Party, affirming its entitlement despite disputes over permanent land allotment.
M/S IRB Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court relegated the petition for pre-arbitral interim relief to the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, continuing existing interim orders until the Tribunal's decision.
Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a serious economic offence involving criminal conspiracy, unauthorized credit notes, and bribery, holding that the triple test for bail was not satisfied.
Vibhuti Negi v. National Testing Agency & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the authenticity of the second response sheet and score card issued by the NTA in the JEE, holding that the petitioner failed to establish fabrication and that disputed factual issues cannot be decided under Article 226 without sufficient material.
MS JBMD ENTERPRISES v. THE SR DY. CGDA AN AND & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the tendering authority and GeM Portal to provide a speaking order explaining the petitioner's bid disqualification to uphold transparency and natural justice in public procurement.
Saddam Ali v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a public appointment on maintainability grounds, reaffirming that PILs are not maintainable in service matters by non-aggrieved persons.
Bharat Bharara v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging partial demolition of illegal construction and held that the issue of encroachment is to be decided by the Appellate Tribunal, also rejecting the appeal due to inordinate delay.
Capt Raminder Singh Wadhwa v. Axis Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the priority of a prior mortgage registered on the CERSAI Portal despite delayed registration and dismissed the writ petition challenging SARFAESI enforcement by the prior secured creditor.