Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
Future Generali India Insurance Co Ltd v. Mahesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the release of the awarded compensation amount deposited in appeal proceedings directly to the claimants following withdrawal of the appeal and administrative constraints in transferring funds to the MACT.
Naresh Kumar Gandhi v. Cambridge Foundation School
The Delhi High Court quashed the disciplinary inquiry and removal order against a teacher due to bias of the inquiry officer who had pre-judged the case, emphasizing the fundamental principle that no one shall be a judge in their own cause.
Manoj Kumar Sharma v. District Magistrate North East Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court directed consolidated judicial hearing of compensation claims and challenges related to North-East Delhi Riots 2020, emphasizing fair, transparent assessment under Supreme Court guidelines.
Sachin Kumar v. National Medical Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as the National Medical Commission amended its eligibility criteria and granted the petitioner the Eligibility Certificate to appear in the FMGE.
Anis Ahmed v. Government NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a tribunal cannot dismiss an entire application as infructuous merely because the petitioner attained superannuation, and remanded the matter for consideration of salary arrears with interest.
JSW Ispat Special Products Limited v. Bharat Petroresources Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing post-insolvency claims, ruling that the presiding arbitrator was not disqualified despite prior adjudication on related legal issues, and that claims excluded by an approved Resolution Plan under IBC are non-arbitrable.
RBCL Piletech Infra v. Bholasingh Jaiprakash Construction Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) and allowed inclusion of BHEL but not NTPC in arbitration, holding that non-signatories may be included if a direct contractual nexus exists.
Ujjval Constructions v. Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a defendant's reply to a legal notice does not constitute a clear and unequivocal admission of liability warranting a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC when the written statement denies such liability and raises serious disputes.
Rakesh Kumar v. State (GNCTD)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of forgery and criminal conspiracy in a property dispute due to prima facie evidence and necessity of custodial interrogation.
Alok Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory bar on payment of interest on EPF amounts transferred to inoperative accounts after 36 months, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for interest beyond that period while quashing the imposition of costs on the EPFO.
Harish Tiwari v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an applicant charged with extortion offences, holding that detention beyond the maximum sentence under Section 436-A Cr.P.C. is impermissible and that bailable offences cannot be converted into non-bailable due to bail bond violations.
M/S Goldy Engineering Works v. Commissioner of Central Excise & Anr.
Interest on delayed refund under the Central Excise Act, 1944, is payable only if refund is not made within three months from the date of receipt of a formal refund application, but courts may award reasonable interest on delayed payment of interest in exceptional cases.
A. Radhika v. M/S WISHWA PRAKASHAN PUBLISHERS AND EXPORTS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging denial of overtime wages for Saturday work, holding that the service rules provided for a six-day workweek and the Labour Court lacked jurisdiction to decide disputed factual claims under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Ajay Kumar Manchanda v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a bank fraud case where investigation was complete, evidence documentary, and the accused had no criminal antecedents.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Limited v. The Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a defective First Examination Report issued under the wrong provision and remanded the patent divisional application for fresh consideration under the correct statutory provision with an opportunity of hearing.
Rajdeep Chowdhary v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that DG's displeasure is not a penalty and cannot bar promotion when departmental inquiry clears the officer, directing retrospective promotion with consequential benefits.
Deepak Yadav & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement between family members, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while imposing costs on the petitioners.
Kuldeep Kumar Malhotra and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of ex-servicemen contractual employees by DDA under the 2018 policy, holding no vested right exists for indefinite continuation and the Piara Singh precedent is inapplicable.
Muzaffar Khan & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 324, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC with conditions for social responsibility.
National Insurance Co. v. Surender Singh Anand
Delhi High Court partly reduces compensation in motor accident claim, upholds insurer liability despite driver’s invalid license, and affirms multiplier based on deceased’s age.