Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Banashri Guha Neogi and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of 'special allowance' from pay fixation on deputation to Debts Recovery Tribunals, ruling that pay fixation is governed by DoPT O.M. 17.06.2010 which does not include special allowance as part of basic pay.
Ultratech Cement Ltd. v. Maxout Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court clarified that winding up petitions transferred to the NCLT must be treated as applications for initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the IBC before liquidation.
Yogesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed the medical board's rejection of the petitioner on hypertension grounds for non-compliance with mandatory medical examination guidelines and directed a fresh examination.
Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs expedited clinical trials and medicine procurement for rare disease patients, emphasizing continuous treatment and effective use of government funds despite lack of formal drug approvals.
Ria Raj v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition by making a mediated settlement on custody and visitation rights of minor children an order of the Court, emphasizing the enforceability of such agreements under Article 226.
Shakeel Ahmad v. Jamia Millia Islamia
The Delhi High Court held that a Research Assistant performing teaching duties at Jamia Millia Islamia qualifies as a "teacher" under the university's statute and regulations, entitling him to retire at 65 years instead of 60.
Capital Land Builders Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. M/s Shaheed Memorial Society & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit alleging fraudulent shareholding cannot be dismissed under Order XII Rule 6 CPC without clear admissions, emphasizing that share transfer proof extends beyond transfer deeds to statutory company records.
Surpreet Singh Alias Rishu v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under IPC sections 285, 336, and 337 following an amicable settlement between the parties and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikash Mathur v. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the DRT's order under SARFAESI Act, holding that statutory remedies must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Kundan Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to recall witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C. for further cross-examination, emphasizing the court's duty to ensure a just decision by exercising wide discretion to summon witnesses at any stage.
Dr Kumar Alok v. Anish Dayal Singh DG ITBP and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging violation of a no-coercive-action order, holding that actions taken without knowledge of the order and subsequently withdrawn do not constitute contempt.
Anil Kumar Sanwaria & Anr. v. The Speaker, Lok Sabha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the 2003 Lok Sabha Secretariat Executive Officer selection process, holding no illegality or mala fide was established and emphasizing limited judicial interference in recruitment matters.
The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Kirpal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's Criminal Leave Petition due to a 392-day unexplained delay in filing beyond the statutory limitation period, refusing to condone the delay.
M/S RANJIT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. GUJARAT STATE ROAD & BUILDING DEPARTMENT
The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitral conciliation under the contract is directory, not mandatory, and appointed a sole arbitrator despite the respondents' objection of non-exhaustion of conciliation.
Sh. Naresh Jain v. M/S Shaurya Housing Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a concluded public auction sale by the Official Liquidator cannot be reopened merely due to a higher bid received post-auction, absent fraud or irregularity, and confirmed the highest bidder's sale at Rs.13 crores.
Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty v. Suman Sankar Bhunia
The Delhi High Court held that permission to relocate abroad with minor children requires full disclosure and welfare consideration by the Family Court, allowing the petitioner to file a fresh application for such permission while permitting interim travel alone.
Handicraft and Handlooms Exports Co of India v. SMC Comtrade Limited
Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral interim order directing preservation of Rs. 5 Crores under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, limiting judicial interference to cases of patent illegality or perversity.
Gaurav Bhardwaj v. Bhumika Arora
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw US divorce proceedings and upheld Indian court jurisdiction over matrimonial disputes involving Indian citizens married under Hindu law.
Margo Networks Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Railtel Corporation of India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a restrictive panel of arbitrators consisting solely of former employees of one party is invalid, and appointed an independent three-member arbitral tribunal to ensure impartiality and counterbalancing in arbitration proceedings.
Sulphur Mills Limited v. Sulphur Crop Care Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit against Defendant 1 in terms of a lawful settlement acknowledging the plaintiff's patent rights and payment of royalties, thereby resolving the patent infringement dispute amicably.