Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Vijay Singh Bhakuni v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Labour Court award on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, emphasizing that unexplained delay defeats equity and bars discretionary relief under Articles 226 and 227.
Azad Singh Negi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking reinstatement on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, emphasizing that unexplained delay disentitles a petitioner from extraordinary relief under Articles 226/227.
Ashwani Joseph v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Labour Court award due to inordinate delay of over five years and failure to explain the delay, reaffirming that delay and laches is a valid ground to refuse relief under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution.
Surender Sodhi @ Shammi v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious attempted murder case due to his criminal history, misuse of interim bail, and threat to the complainant's family, directing expeditious trial.
Rajan Kashyap v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Om Prakash Biswas v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation for relaxation of qualifying marks and promotion under DoPT rules, providing an opportunity of hearing before decision.
Charanjeet Kaur v. Ravinder Pal Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application for a preliminary decree on admission in a partition suit, dismissing unsubstantiated claims of a Will and emphasizing the binding effect of a relinquishment deed among siblings.
Zenith Leisure Holidays Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the six-month debarment and penalty imposed on a catering contractor for violating Railway Board’s prohibition on flame-based cooking in trains, emphasizing the doctrine of proportionality and rejecting claims of discrimination.
Firoz Ansari & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry and cruelty-related FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing prevention of abuse of court process.
Roopam Sadh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed JNU to correct a clerical error in the petitioner's Ph.D. degree certificate and issue a fresh certificate within eight weeks.
Manish Kumar & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
DELHI MSW SOLUTIONS LIMITED v. THE DEPUTY LABOUR COMMISSIONER (CENTRAL)
The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of equal pay for equal work, directing the petitioner to pay contract workers wages equivalent to regular employees of North MCD, affirming the impugned labour order.
Deepak Bhatla and Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, directing withdrawal of LOC and release of passport with a social obligation imposed instead of costs.
Anushi Arora v. Managing Committee Maxfort School Dwarka Sector 7 New Delhi 110075 & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed payment of arrears of pay and gratuity to a resigned employee as per statutory provisions, allowing a fresh petition on leave encashment.
Sandeep Kumar Yadav v. Naresh Kumar Chief Secretary GNCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that contempt proceedings cannot question the correctness of a disciplinary order and dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with its earlier judgment, granting liberty to challenge the order through appropriate legal remedies.
State (NCT) of Delhi v. Karan Singh Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that electronic evidence accompanied by a Section 65B certificate filed before trial commencement is admissible, setting aside the discharge of accused and remanding for fresh charge framing.
Ejaz Haider Zaidi & Ors. v. CA Co-operative T/C Society Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the appeal against an arbitral award due to inordinate delay and participation in arbitral proceedings, affirming the borrower's liability to repay the loan.
Bharat Singh v. Central Bureau of Narcotics
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case based on co-accused disclosures and evidence of involvement, with the court holding that such statements can be considered at bail stage despite Toofan Singh ruling.
Sudesh Chhikara v. District Magistrate West Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that authorities under the Senior Citizens Act have jurisdiction to decide eviction on harassment grounds despite pending title disputes, but must conduct independent inquiry before passing orders.
Mahender Shah v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that Section 50 is not applicable to recovery from a bag, and procedural delays in sampling do not vitiate prosecution absent tampering.