Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
Greenfields Public School v. Anchla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of retired private school employees to pay revision and MACP benefits under the 7th Pay Commission, rejecting delay and fee hike linkage defenses.
CASA2 Stays Private Limited v. BBH Communications India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award, holding that sufficient opportunity to present the case was given and there was no violation of natural justice or perversity in the award.
Vinod Kumar Gupta v. National Institute of Immunology
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to Rs. 3,00,000/- for illegal termination under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, holding that reinstatement is not automatic and compensation quantum is discretionary and equitable.
Ashok Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC based on a voluntary settlement and compensation paid to the legal heirs, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikas Sharma v. University of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the 18-month validity period for recruitment advertisements as applicable to non-teaching posts and dismissed the petitioner's claim for appointment, affirming that recruitment is not a matter of right and the Executive Council's decisions are binding.
Sh. Jamil Malik v. Moti Lal Nehru College (Evening) University of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the 18-month validity rule for recruitment advertisements applying to non-teaching posts and dismissed the petition seeking appointment after the advertisement validity lapsed.
Raman Kumar & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking absorption in Group-C posts due to inordinate delay and laches, holding that unexplained delay disentitles a party from relief under Article 226.
Union of India & Ors. v. EX PO LOG SC Manish Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, holding that the disease was presumed attributable to long military service absent cogent contrary evidence from the medical board.
State v. Vijay Yadav & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal under section 308 IPC and convicted the accused under section 323 IPC for causing simple injuries without intention to cause death.
Mohd. Tariq v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following a genuine and voluntary settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power under section 482 CrPC to put an end to such proceedings when no useful purpose would be served.
Amit Guglani & Anr. v. L and T Housing Finance Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that while disputes under interlinked agreements can be referred to arbitration under the umbrella agreement's clause, failure to issue a mandatory Section 21 notice precludes court intervention under Section 11(6) for appointment of an arbitrator.
Christian Louboutin SAS & Anr. v. M/S The Shoe Boutique – Shutiq
The Delhi High Court granted injunction and damages against a defendant for manufacturing and selling shoes that slavishly imitated the plaintiffs' registered 'RED SOLE' and 'SPIKED SHOE STYLE' designs, emphasizing the unreliability of AI-generated legal evidence.
Swami Vivekanand College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court held that a final show cause notice under Section 17 of the NCTE Act must be preceded by a show cause notice on the same grounds, and quashed the impugned FSCN issued without prior notice, granting the petitioner time to comply.
Dharambir Rai v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court admitted the appeal against conviction under POCSO and IPC, suspended the sentence pending appeal, and granted bail subject to conditions, emphasizing proper evidence appreciation.
Tej Pal & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Kulvinder Singh Gehlot v. Parmila
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on grounds of mental cruelty and desertion, holding that long separation and false allegations constitute cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.
M/S Valley Iron & Steel Co. Ltd v. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 5, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment notice under Section 148 for AY 2011-12, holding that the AO lacked valid reasons to believe that income had escaped assessment, and the reopening amounted to impermissible change of opinion.
Rajni Nagpal v. Reeta Bhayana
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal under Article 227, setting aside the trial court’s closure of evidence due to a witness’s judicial custody, and granted further opportunity subject to conditions including payment of costs.
M/S. RSPL Health Private Limited v. Reckitt and Colman (Overseas) Hygiene Home Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking removal of the “HARPIC DRAINXPERT” trademark, holding no confusing similarity or bad faith existed under Section 11(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Lalita Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award, affirming insurance liability despite challenges to the driver's license and rejecting contributory negligence claims.