Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Sumesh Devi v. Kunwar Pal
Delhi High Court set aside the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s order adjourning a claim petition sine die on prima facie jurisdictional and genuineness doubts, directing the Tribunal to decide the claim on merits after hearing parties and considering evidence.
Kulwant Kaur v. Trilochan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court passed a final decree directing sale and equitable distribution of two indivisible properties among co-owners as per their shares defined in the preliminary decree.
All India Panchayat Parishad Regd v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of electricity connection, holding that writ relief under Article 226 is not maintainable when an alternate civil remedy exists and the petitioner has not approached the court with clean hands.
Rashmi Anand & Anr. v. Dilip Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting conditional leave to defend subject to 50% deposit in a civil suit for recovery, rejecting the petitioners' defence of stolen cheques and belated repayment claim.
Aditya Ayurved College and Research Centre v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the deeming provision for approval under Section 13-A(6) of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act does not apply where the Central Government has actively processed and rejected an application within the prescribed period after due opportunity.
Rabab Yusuf Mankda v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld NIFT's cancellation of the petitioner's admission for non-fulfillment of eligibility criteria, rejecting claims of arbitrariness and legitimate expectation.
Smt Mamta Kumari v. University Grant Commission & Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging UGC-NET results, holding that strict adherence to OMR marking instructions and expert-approved answer keys preclude judicial interference absent manifest error.
Sheetal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking re-examination of NCET 2023, holding that the petitioner had sufficient notice and that re-tests are impermissible under the examination rules.
Rahul Ranjan v. University Grant Commission
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the final answer key of UGC-NET 2019-2020, holding that courts should not interfere with expert decisions in examination answer keys absent arbitrariness or mala fide.
M/S Greentech Environ Management Pvt Ltd v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a corrigendum clarifying tender eligibility criteria disqualifying bidders penalized for malpractices, dismissing the writ petition challenging the petitioner's ineligibility and penalty in a public waste management contract.
Indian Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association v. Director General of Foreign Trade
The Delhi High Court held that the retrospective withdrawal of MEIS benefits for FIBC bags was unlawful and directed the impugned notification to apply prospectively with claims for the disputed period to be processed.
Amant Kumar and Ors. v. The Commissioner of Police and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking interim relief for age relaxation in Delhi Police Constable recruitment, holding that administrative delays do not confer vested rights to relaxation beyond prescribed limits.
Yashpal Sawhney v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's application for allotment of an alternate industrial plot under the Relocation Scheme, holding that reopening a concluded eligibility decision without reasons or hearing violates natural justice and directing allotment accordingly.
Ankit Sharma v. Sangeeta Kumari & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award holding the appellant liable for rash and negligent driving causing death, emphasizing the lower standard of proof in compensation claims under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Smt. Suraksha Pal & Ors. v. National Insurance Company Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a multiplier of 5 applies for loss of dependency even for deceased aged above 70 years, upheld deduction of half pension as personal expenses, and enhanced loss of consortium compensation in a motor accident claim.
Patanjali Ayurved Ltd v. Meta Platforms Inc & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order returning the plaint for lack of jurisdiction without following mandatory procedure, directing fresh adjudication on trademark infringement and defamation claims involving an online video.
Prabhakar Rao Thanikonda & Ors. v. Export Inspection Council & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that promotions to posts carrying the same pay scale as ACP financial upgradations do not entitle employees to further MACP benefits, and that posts of JSA and TO were not merged for MACP purposes in the Export Inspection Council.
Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. Parveen Singh and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a judicial officer and others for dismissal of a civil suit under Section 35B CPC, affirming judicial immunity and clarifying that non-payment of costs bars further prosecution but does not mandate dismissal.
Mohit Kumar v. Office of the Insurance Ombudsman
Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and directed the insurer to honor the travel insurance claim, holding that a government advisory does not constitute a regulation or prohibition under the policy exclusion clause.
Court On Its Own Motion v. Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC), GNCTD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a suo motu PIL on Chandni Chowk redevelopment, holding that authorities have substantially complied with directions and routine maintenance does not require continued judicial oversight.