Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Rekha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a deceased passenger with a valid journey ticket who died due to accidental fall from a train qualifies for compensation as an 'untoward incident' under the Railways Act, setting aside the Tribunal's dismissal.
M/S DARZI ON CALL v. SUNIL MITTAL & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed a limited review correcting a factual error regarding trademark registrations while upholding its interim order and clarified the scope of considering fresh registrations and the limited power of review.
Subhashini Ratan & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly Secretariat NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim protection for Fellows engaged by the Delhi Assembly against termination orders pending Supreme Court adjudication on the constitutional competence over 'services' in NCT of Delhi.
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The Supreme Court set aside the NGT order for violating natural justice by not hearing appellants on special committee reports and remanded for fresh adjudication with due opportunity to be heard.
Ramesh Chand v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court held that an employee reinstated after removal is entitled to back wages only upon proving unemployment during removal, and awarded partial compensation instead of full back wages.
Union of India v. Ex LME Dheeraj Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless disproved by clear reasons.
Vodafone Roaming Services SARL v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle International Tax 311, Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the draft assessment order for AY 2014-15 due to non-consideration of the petitioner’s reply and procedural lapses, directing fresh assessment with due compliance.
Mohd Tabrez v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a chargesheet filed within 180 days under the NDPS Act is complete for default bail purposes and that the proviso to Section 36A does not confer a right to default bail, dismissing the petitioner's revision plea.
Amandeep v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a minor discrepancy in name spelling in recruitment documents does not justify rejection and allowed the petitioner to join the next induction batch with seniority rights.
COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the Government to improve juvenile detention infrastructure, enforce segregation and security protocols, and establish integrated juvenile justice complexes within two years to ensure statutory compliance and protection of juveniles.
Sunil Charla v. Madan Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under the DRC Act, clarifying that industrial premises fall within commercial use and a power of attorney holder without personal knowledge cannot dispute bona fide need.
Sarita Dua v. Gautam Dev Sood & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a suit for partition is barred by limitation and not maintainable without challenging registered Gift Deeds, and claims based on alleged benami ownership fail without proper proof.
Rakesh Agrawal v. National Highway Authority of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging NHAI's toll collection contracts, holding they comply with statutory rules and remit prescribed fees to the Central Government.
Mahesh Kapoor v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and lease cancellation for unauthorized use and transfer of industrial premises, and rejected conversion of leasehold to freehold where lease was cancelled and premises re-entered by the lessor.
ARG OUTLIER MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. HT MEDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment under a barter agreement, rejecting challenges based on improper stamping and contract interpretation, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
M/S Premier Enterprises and Anr v. Office of the Commissioner of Industries and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and lease cancellation for unauthorized transfer and use of industrial premises, and rejected conversion of leasehold to freehold where lease was terminated and re-entry effected.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi 4 v. Nestle India Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal against the ITAT's order on AY 2011-12, upholding deletion of license fee addition, reduction of Section 14A disallowance, allowance of higher depreciation, and deletion of disallowance on energy-saving devices.
Ravi Shekhar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary and amicable matrimonial settlement, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage such resolutions.
Sanjay Kumar Panwar v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Vipin Kumar Manaktala v. Shri Vinod Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a stranger to a compromise decree can file a separate suit challenging its validity, and such a suit is not barred by Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC or limitation at the preliminary stage.