Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Vasu Sachdeva v. Bar Council of India
The Delhi High Court held that equivalence of foreign law degrees is an academic matter for the Bar Council of India and directed it to consider the petitioner’s representation and communicate a reasoned decision within three weeks.
Raju v. The State of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a serious abduction and ransom case due to prima facie evidence and risk of influencing the victim, with liberty to reapply after witness examination.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Dev Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking cancellation of bail granted to accused in a heroin import case, holding that the Trial Court correctly applied the law including restrictions under the NDPS Act and that statements of co-accused alone were insufficient to deny bail.
Vishal @ Golu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the right to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC read with Section 36A(4) NDPS Act extinguishes upon filing of the chargesheet before the accused applies for bail, dismissing the petitioner's claim for default bail filed after chargesheet submission.
Kulbhushan Chawla and Ors. v. Veena Chawla and Ors.
The Delhi High Court recorded a lawful settlement agreement resolving a family partition suit over ancestral property, decreeing the suit and disposing of all pending applications.
Kulbhushan Chawla & Ors. v. Kamla Devi Chawla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit by recording a lawful settlement agreement resolving ownership disputes over two properties in Sadar Bazar.
Chander Kanta Pathak v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court exempted the petitioner from furnishing a surety bond in uncontested probate proceedings granted in favor of natural heirs, affirming the discretionary nature of such bonds.
Shree Hanumant Dharmik Ramleela Committee Regd v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to formulate and publish clear SOPs for booking Ramleela sites to prevent confusion caused by reliance on third-party lists, restraining bookings until such guidelines are in place.
Vineet v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a murder case due to prolonged pre-trial detention and medical evidence raising doubt about fatal injury caused by the accused, emphasizing that bail decisions should balance liberty rights without delving into evidence merits.
Kapil v. Krishan Lal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the dismissal of an application to set aside an ex parte order, holding that delay caused by the petitioner before and after the COVID-19 pandemic did not justify extension of limitation under Order IX Rule 7 CPC.
Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai v. Deepak Raj & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the school's appeal and upheld the direction to admit students as per the RTE Act, holding that interim protection against coercive action does not exempt compliance with admission obligations.
Ashok Kumar @ Viney v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case after over seven years of custody, citing failure of eyewitness identification, discrepancies in evidence, and prolonged trial delay.
M/S KLD CREATION INFRASTRUCTURE PVT.LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated EPC contract after conciliation efforts failed.
Bilal Ahmad Mir v. National Investigating Agency New Delhi
Delhi High Court reduced life sentences to ten years rigorous imprisonment for appellants convicted under Section 121A IPC and Section 23 UAPA, emphasizing the need to balance gravity of offence with mitigating factors including voluntary plea of guilt and prospects of reform.
M/S VOIR INDIA ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD. v. M/S POLYBLENDS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the defendant's application, holding that dishonoured cheques and payments constituted acknowledgment of debt extending limitation, and the suit was within jurisdiction and limitation.
Akshay Choudhary v. Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for a candidate declared unfit due to a tattoo scar, emphasizing the need for healing time post tattoo removal before assessing fitness for CAPF appointment.
M/S DHAWAN BOX SHEET CONTAINERS PVT. LTD. v. M/S SHREYANSH HEALTHCARE PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause in invoices remains valid despite a settlement letter, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute, emphasizing limited judicial intervention under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Muzaffar Ahmad Bhat v. National Investigating Agency New Delhi
The Delhi High Court delivered judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 56/2023 filed by Muzaffar Ahmad Bhat against the National Investigating Agency on May 20, 2024.
Mehraj Ud Din Chopan v. National Investigating Agency New Delhi
Judgment delivered by Delhi High Court in criminal appeal No. 57/2023 filed by Mehraj Ud Din Chopan against the National Investigating Agency.