Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Ajay @ Lala v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case due to hostile witnesses, prolonged custody, and lack of conclusive evidence, subject to strict conditions.
Rajesh Kapoor v. LD Principal District and Sessions Judge (Hqs), Tis Hazari Courts
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of earned leave and held that observations in the leave order cannot be used in disciplinary proceedings absent specific charges.
Delhi State Legal Services Authority v. Annwesha Deb
The Delhi High Court held that an empanelled Legal Services Advocate engaged by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority is entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, recognizing her as a contractual employee despite professional engagement.
Somraj@Dhami v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court cancelled anticipatory bail granted to the accused for non-cooperation in investigation, emphasizing that bail conditions requiring cooperation are mandatory and breach justifies cancellation.
D N Gandhi v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing grant of arrears of pay upgradation to the petitioner, holding that delay in filing the OA post rejection of representation was not inordinate and the Tribunal erred in denying arrears on the assumption of retirement.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Vinod Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim and held that recovery rights do not arise against the owner or driver on account of a forged driving license without proof of knowledge.
Mohit Yadav v. State of NCT, Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of transporting commercial quantity of cannabis, holding that alleged procedural defects in sampling and absence of independent witnesses do not justify bail under the NDPS Act.
DANISH INFRATECH PVT. LTD. v. DELHI CANTONMENT BOARD
The Delhi High Court quashed a sealing order under Section 249 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 as demolition was suspended and the sealing was arbitrarily selective, affirming writ jurisdiction despite statutory bars.
Sadan Kumar Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition after the university agreed to grant the petitioner an extension under UGC Regulations 2016 and allowed interim hostel stay.
Vijay Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the posting and extension of an IAS officer, reaffirming that PILs are not maintainable in service matters and only aggrieved non-appointees have locus to challenge such appointments.
Commissioner of Police and Ors. v. Sant Ram
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a police constable's dismissal without departmental enquiry, emphasizing that mere presumption of witness intimidation cannot dispense with the statutory enquiry under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution.
Neeraj Bhatia v. Ravindra Kumar Bhatia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that mere averments are insufficient to establish HUF property status post-1956, allowed reconstruction of disputed family property subject to conditions, and directed expeditious trial on partition and ownership issues.
Abdul Qaider v. Narcotic Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case involving commercial quantity of tramadol tablets, citing procedural irregularities in identification and reasonable doubts in prosecution evidence.
Rakesh Yadav v. Registrar Co-operative Societies
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's claim of benami ownership in a cooperative society flat, upholding the membership of the named member and applying the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and enhanced compensation for a grievously injured claimant with 85% permanent disability, including prosthetic limb costs and loss of marriage prospects.
M/S Oravel Stays Pvt. Ltd. v. Nikhil Bhalla
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause incorporated by reference into a digital contract covers disputes over non-compliance and referred the parties to arbitration, setting aside the Commercial Court's rejection of the arbitration application.
Sachin v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of a candidate's recruitment based on unsubstantiated handwriting mismatch claims, directing his appointment after forensic evidence favored him.
Inderjit Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court held that trial against an accused fit to stand trial can continue independently even if co-accused is declared unfit and trial against him is postponed under Section 329 CrPC.
Priya Das v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging an appointment on caste certificate grounds, reaffirming that PILs are not maintainable in service matters and only non-appointees can legally challenge appointments.
Sumit Fagna v. The State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case, holding that uncorroborated disclosure statements and mere telephonic or financial links are insufficient to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.