Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Department of Defence Research and Development v. Deepti Bhardwaj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing promotion consideration for a senior officer alongside her junior, affirming that statutory Recruitment Rules and DoP&T guidelines mandate seniors be considered when juniors are promoted.
Dr. Ajay Pal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment and tenure of the Director of MDNIY, holding that the incumbent met essential qualifications and the appointment was lawful, with no evidence of forgery or unauthorized extension.
Ramesh Kumar & Ors. v. Rajiv Sharma
The High Court allowed limited relief to petitioners by permitting further evidence after closure by the Trial Court under Section 151 CPC, balancing procedural fairness with expeditious trial under its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.
NTPC LTD. v. SH. PANKAJ KUMAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's withdrawal of the civil suit under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC, holding that defendants cannot oppose withdrawal except on costs.
Ruchika Rai Madan v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings initiated under the Employees Service Regulations by the appointing Society are valid and a writ petition challenging a show cause notice or chargesheet at the inquiry stage is not maintainable.
Indian Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association v. Tafcon Projects (India) Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit by enforcing the parties' Settlement Agreement and ordered a 50% refund of court fees to the plaintiff.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited v. Ravindra Singh Proprietor of M/S Ravi Oil
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a commercial petition on the basis of a voluntary settlement recorded in a Memorandum of Understanding under Section 151 CPC.
Mayank Antil v. The State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that detailed scrutiny of evidence is premature at this stage and the circumstantial material justifies continued custody.
Sandesh v. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a long-term terminable engagement ANM, holding no legal right to regularization arises absent a formal appointment.
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.