Delhi — Higher Courts

Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court sits at Sher Shah Road. It hears writ petitions against government action, quashing petitions in criminal matters, appeals from the district courts, arbitration matters, and commercial suits above the pecuniary threshold on its original side.

Matters heard here

  • Writ petitions against government and public authorities
  • Quashing of FIRs and criminal proceedings
  • Bail and anticipatory bail at the High Court stage
  • First appeals and second appeals from district courts
  • Commercial suits on the original side
  • Arbitration applications under Sections 9, 11, 34 and 37
  • Company and intellectual property matters

Practical information

Location
Sher Shah Road, New Delhi 110503
Nearest metro
Supreme Court, Blue Line
Original side
Hears suits above the prescribed pecuniary threshold directly
Appellate side
Appeals from all Delhi district courts and specified tribunals

Court timings, cause lists and jurisdictional assignments change from time to time. Confirm the current position for your matter before travelling.

Common questions

When would my case go to the High Court rather than a district court?

Where you are challenging government action by writ, seeking quashing of criminal proceedings, appealing a district court decision, filing an arbitration application, or bringing a commercial suit above the pecuniary threshold for the original side.

Can I get bail from the High Court if the Sessions Court refused?

Yes. A fresh bail application lies before the High Court after refusal by the Sessions Court, and this is an ordinary and frequently used route.

Appearing at Delhi High Court?

Send us the summons or order and we will tell you what the date is for and whether you need to be present.

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