Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Mubeen Kadar Shaikh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under the NIA Act and UAPA, holding that the accusations against him in the 2008 serial bomb blasts case are prima facie true and statutory bar against bail applies.
Azim Khan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict on humanitarian grounds despite prior re-arrest during parole, emphasizing the rehabilitative purpose of parole and imposing strict conditions.
Shriram General Ins Co Ltd v. Meena Uppal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's writ petition challenging the MACT's refusal to allow belated impleading of parties and summoning of witnesses, affirming that contributory negligence does not absolve insurer liability and emphasizing the claimants' control over party impleadment.
Daljit Singh v. Gagandeep Sidhu
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition setting aside the trial court's dismissal of an application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC and granted possession to the father-in-law against his daughter-in-law, holding that her defence was sham and admissions in pleadings entitled the petitioner to decree on possession.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S KCC Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal despite respondent's unsubstantiated bias allegations, emphasizing that procedural delays caused by parties do not justify tribunal replacement.
Sameer @ Yogesh v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused declared a Proclaimed Offender, considering personal circumstances and trial progress, subject to strict conditions.
Puneet Goel v. Ajay Nagpal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint to seek termination and damages, holding that introducing a fresh cause of action during the pendency of a suit for specific performance is impermissible.
Mansoor Asghar Peerbhoy v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under UAPA, holding the statutory bar applicable as accusations were prima facie true, while directing expeditious trial completion.
Atma Ram Properties Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring the suit for trial, holding that a suit cannot be summarily dismissed without deciding all framed issues and that questions of coercion in payment require evidence.
Satpal Singh Sarna & Ors. v. Satya Prakash Bansal
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement to return and reside in the premises is a sufficient ground for eviction and the Rent Controller's dismissal was perverse.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Asit Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal but enhanced the compensation awarded to a claimant with aggravated permanent disability, clarifying principles for assessing loss of earning capacity and affirming the appellate court's power to suo motu enhance compensation.
Social Jurist v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed immediate delegation of financial powers to the MCD Commissioner to ensure timely provision of free textbooks, uniforms, and writing materials to school children, upholding their fundamental right to education under Article 21-A.
R.S. Misra v. UOI & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ and contempt petitions challenging denial of Selection Grade and pension benefits, upholding the petitioner’s notional promotion to Vice Principal and confirming forfeiture of pension due to termination.
Rajan Singh v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi & Others
The Delhi High Court directed police protection for a transgender petitioner contesting Lok Sabha elections, affirming the State's duty under Article 14 to safeguard fundamental rights and ensure equality in the electoral process.
Zulfikar @ Bobby v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC due to unreliable prosecution evidence and failure to prove intentional aiding beyond reasonable doubt.
Anand Rathi Global Finance Limited v. Accurate Engineering Works & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a secured loan dispute where respondents failed to appear despite valid notice.
Jitendra Kumar Ojha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a government servant under FR 56(j), ruling that the authority’s discretion was lawfully exercised despite procedural timeline deviations and the petitioner’s exemplary service record.
Ashok Kumar Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking authoritative interpretation of Section 66 of the PMLA, holding such issues must be raised in proper proceedings and not via PIL.
Shakuntala Devi & Ors. v. Sunil; Shakuntala Devi & Ors. v. Vijay
The Delhi High Court held the vehicle owner and driver liable for a motor accident caused by rash driving, reduced compensation due to claimants' contributory negligence including triple riding and possible intoxication, and upheld partial appeal allowing reduction of compensation.
The Executive Engineer & Ors. v. M/S Bholasingh Jaiprakash Construction Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to bypass statutory remedies under the MSMED Act and Arbitration Act for challenging arbitration proceedings and awards.