Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Dheerpal Alias Kana v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of accused under MCOCA, holding that prima facie case exists, stringent bail conditions under Section 21(4) MCOCA not met, and delay in trial or prior acquittals do not warrant bail.
Vishal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking parole, holding that the death of a non-biological son does not qualify under the prison rules’ definition of family and prior parole violations bar parole eligibility.
Ved Prakash Mishra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Clause 11 of the Catering Policy 2017 denying renewal of catering licenses, dismissed writ petitions seeking extension, and upheld force majeure extensions during Covid-19 as reasonable.
Sunil Nayak @ Fundi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted one-month parole to a life-convict prisoner on humanitarian grounds despite major punishments awarded, emphasizing the Court’s inherent power to grant temporary relief under Article 226 and Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Afaaq Khan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court rejected bail to an accused in a commercial quantity heroin case under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, holding that procedural irregularities and delay in FSL report do not suffice to grant bail absent reasonable grounds to believe the accused is not guilty.
Jagdeep Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
Regular bail was denied to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case where sufficient independent corroborative evidence connected him to the narcotics and co-accused, invoking the bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Amit Gulia @ Andal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, emphasizing the right to legal remedy and interpreting Delhi Prison Rules on parole eligibility and co-convict restrictions.
Rakesh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted furlough to a life convict who had absconded previously but demonstrated sustained good conduct, balancing prison rules with rehabilitative considerations.
Rukhsar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of dowry death under Sections 304-B/34 IPC due to serious allegations and evidence against her.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award reinstating a terminated employee as a 'workman', holding termination without inquiry illegal and emphasizing the employer's burden to prove managerial status under the Industrial Disputes Act.
M/S DEVCAS DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS PVT. LTD. v. MKM CREATIONS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court recorded the parties' amicable settlement in a lease dispute as a decree, disposing of cross suits for specific performance and possession.
Ashok Kumar Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against the petitioner for conspiracy and attempt to murder, holding that disclosure statements leading to discovery of facts and corroborative evidence suffice at the charge framing stage under Section 227 CrPC.
Bheemsan v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC sexual assault case where the victim turned hostile, imposing conditions to ensure compliance.
Pratik Jindal v. Shruti Jindal
The Delhi High Court allowed interim custody of minor children for international travel during school vacations subject to affidavits and safeguards ensuring their return to the respondent.
Parveen v. State (GNCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to enable filing of a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, emphasizing the convict’s right to legal remedy and proper application of prison rules.
Paramjeet Singh & Ors. v. Pritam Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order against appellants for ill-treatment of a senior citizen under the 2009 Rules, rejecting claims based on testamentary documents and procedural defects.
Rakesh Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking prosecution of Kendriya Bhandar officials for alleged corruption during demonetization, relying on internal vigilance findings and acceptance of tax returns to deny judicial intervention.
Madhulika Gupta v. M/S Safeway Enterprises Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of tenant's leave to contest eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that absence of specific pleading on alternate accommodation is not fatal and bona fide requirement must consider family convenience.
Delhi Development Authority v. Kiran Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed DDA's appeal and upheld the refund of duplicate payments to the Respondents, holding that alleged fraud does not justify withholding funds without lawful process.
Dr Arun Puri & Anr v. Rajinder Kumar Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction proceedings recognizing the landlord's bona fide requirement including accommodation needs of financially independent children and rejected tenant's claim of alternate accommodation without cogent evidence.