Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Mohinder Singh Randhawa (Giani) v. S. Padmanabhan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that merit-based promotions are not consequential benefits and the respondent did not willfully disobey Court directions.
M/S Nimbit Buildcon Pvt Ltd v. Malini Sehgal
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions for breach of a settlement agreement as barred by limitation, holding that the breach was a completed act and not a continuing wrong under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Munija & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that possession of a valid ticket and police evidence established the deceased as a bonafide passenger who suffered an untoward incident entitling claimants to compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
Parima Vinocha v. Sona Sharma
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant a final opportunity to file her written statement despite prior closure of her right, imposing costs for the delay caused by medical exigency.
SI Sandeep Kumar v. Naresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court granted leave to appeal against the acquittal in a rash and negligent driving case where the sole eyewitness turned hostile, emphasizing limited scope for interference with acquittals.
Kartar Singh Kochhar v. ICICI Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a dispute arising from an oral lease agreement relating to immovable property used exclusively for trade or commerce qualifies as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, even in the absence of a written agreement.
Kamal Nain v. Bihari Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the trial court's refusal to grant a decree on admissions in a possession suit due to disputed facts about the identity of the property floor purchased.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Harish Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by directing a one-third deduction for personal expenses, maintaining 40% future prospects, enhancing loss of consortium compensation to both husband and minor daughter, and upholding 9% interest, clarifying key principles in loss of dependency calculations.
Ravi Kumar v. Department of Space and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the recruitment process and earlier judgment, holding that no error apparent on the face of the record existed and emphasizing the limited scope of review under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC.
Rakesh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a DG category student shortlisted by the Directorate of Education has an enforceable right to admission, and the respondent school must regularize provisional admission under the RTE Act.
M/S HARIDWAR HIGHWAYS PROJECT LIMITED v. M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Union of India and Ors. v. Mahesh Kumar Bharti
The Delhi High Court dismissed a long-pending petition due to repeated adjournments and lack of sustainable cause of action, refusing further delay in compliance with a medical bill payment order.
Ram Dhan Panchal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioners' delayed representation against recovery of training allowance and stayed recovery pending decision, emphasizing procedural fairness without adjudicating merits.
Shri Yogender Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner’s claim for increments in light of a Supreme Court decision within eight weeks, passing a reasoned order.
Union of India v. Ex Lnk Chhedi Lal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order condoning a shortfall in qualifying service and granting second service pension to a DSC veteran, ruling that statutory pension regulations override contrary administrative instructions.
Steward Gulshan Kumar Force No 119150096 & Ors. v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation and relevant Supreme Court judgments during the ongoing cadre review exercise, dismissing the writ petition without issuing a Mandamus.
Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors. v. Satya Vart
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in criminal proceedings is a relevant factor requiring reconsideration of disciplinary punishment under Delhi Police Rules, but disciplinary authorities retain discretion to apply all principles of departmental inquiries.
Girraj Prasad Gurjar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that adverse service entries without notice violate natural justice but appointment to government posts must follow merit, allowing review to recall appointment direction when petitioner failed to qualify in merit list.
Vijender Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a review petition challenging probate of a Will, holding that delay was not condoned due to concealment of facts and that review cannot be used to re-argue merits.
Gurvinder Singh and Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition against a private hospital performing public functions is maintainable but dismissed the petition seeking release of a deceased unmarried son's frozen semen to his parents for surrogacy under the current legal framework.