Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Asstt Comdt Rahul Bhasharkar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking refixation of seniority and promotion after a 16-20 year delay, holding that such stale claims are barred by delay and laches and non-communication of adverse entries must be timely challenged.
Technology Development Board v. SELCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 19-day delay in refiling a petition challenging an arbitral award, holding that refiling beyond 30 days from defect notification does not automatically amount to fresh filing and emphasizing a liberal approach to delay condonation.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan v. T. Pritam
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of the respondent as Deputy Commissioner, rejecting KVS's challenge based on eligibility and suppression allegations unsupported by material.
R v. The Union of India through Secretary Ministry of Health and Family Welfare & Ors.
Delhi High Court permitted medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for a widow suffering extreme trauma, affirming reproductive autonomy and flexible interpretation of MTP Rules.
Rajesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the finality of the petitioner’s withdrawal of VRS option exercised online within the prescribed period, dismissing his plea to reconsider the VRS application despite a claimed technical error.
Rahul Anil Ahuja v. Gurcharan Dhawan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to occupy the property until the auction date subject to payment of rent and compliance with DRT orders, while withdrawing challenges to recovery proceedings.
Mahender Singh v. The Delhi State Co-operative Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an arbitral award holding that the surety’s liability is co-extensive with the borrower’s and procedural irregularities did not vitiate the award.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v. Shankhajit Parmanik and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of the appeal restraining Kotak Mahindra Bank from taking possession of secured property, leaving substantive rights open for adjudication.
Dr. Amit George & Mr. Piyo Harold Jaimon v. S Gurumurthy
The Delhi High Court closed contempt proceedings against respondents who tendered unconditional apologies and removed offending content, affirming that free speech without mala fide intent does not constitute contempt.
Ramesh Kakkar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, emphasizing caution in relying on oral dying declarations and prolonged custody without trial completion.
Anil Nirwan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a sexual assault and cheating case, holding that the sexual intercourse was prima facie consensual and the money transactions voluntary, with no further custodial interrogation required.
R.S. Chadha v. Thakur Dass
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order allowing landlord's bona fide requirement under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing tenant's revision petition for leave to defend due to lack of triable issues.
Indotech Magnetics v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively without objective satisfaction and reasons, setting aside a retrospective cancellation order and directing cancellation from the date of the taxpayer’s application.
Anil Kumar Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a cheating case under Section 420 IPC, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, prolonged pre-trial custody without framing charges, and the non-punitive nature of bail.
Suresh Kumar Dubey v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court stayed a BSF personnel’s movement order to report to headquarters until after his children’s exams due to humanitarian grounds, subject to an undertaking to comply thereafter.
Ramesh & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions due to the irretrievable loss of trial records, holding that the appellants' right to a fair appeal under Article 21 was violated.
MS Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed arbitrators under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act with parties' consent, leaving open the legal question of whether all arbitrators must be from the SAROD panel.
Jasbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that genuine emergency medical treatment in a non-empanelled hospital is fully reimbursable despite procedural rules, affirming the right to health under Article 21.
Shri Sumit Sapra v. Smt. Akansha Ahuja Sapra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of anti-suit injunction, holding that the USA court is the appropriate forum for divorce and custody proceedings where both parties reside.
Anil Kumar Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused director in an economic offence case, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, completed investigation, prolonged custody, and the non-punitive nature of bail.