Delhi High Court
101,979 judgments
PSL Infratech Pvt Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction and invoked forum conveniens, holding that the cause of action arising outside Delhi precludes entertaining the petition despite the respondent’s presence in Delhi.
Union of India v. Leela Ram Vashitha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, holding that under the Entitlement Rules, 2008, the military must provide cogent reasons to deny pension and the burden of proof lies on the administration.
Consortium of M/s Naman Electronics v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a tender and Letter of Acceptance due to the petitioner's failure to disclose material facts about prior investigations and license cancellation related to a similar project, affirming the sanctity of procurement disclosure requirements.
Argha Basu v. Employees Provident Fund Organization & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed EPFO to release the petitioner’s provident fund dues from the Special Reserve Fund after a CBI investigation substantiated fraudulent withdrawal through forged applications.
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd v. Fatik Chandra Ghosh
The Delhi High Court held that Civil Courts lack jurisdiction over disputes relating to installation and relocation of electricity distribution networks under the Electricity Act, 2003, and set aside the Trial Court's order refusing to reject the plaint on jurisdictional grounds.
M/S Sanghvi Writing Points Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a litigant cannot solely blame counsel for delay and must vigilantly pursue their rights, justifying dismissal of a writ petition for inordinate delay without condonation.
M/S Shiv Dayal Singh Oil Company v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of the petitioner’s land allotment for violating natural justice and directed reconsideration of alternate land allotment under applicable policy.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajesh Panwar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by holding that pension cannot be deducted from loss of dependency, adjusting future prospects and personal expense deductions, and recalculating just compensation accordingly.
Vishwajyoti v. Virender Kumar Sardana
The Delhi High Court held that a recognised private school’s unilateral stoppage of functioning without prior approval does not amount to lawful closure, and salary liabilities continue enforceable against the school and its effective management.
Mahesh C v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging departmental enquiry proceedings against a CRPF constable, holding that the enquiry cannot be quashed at a preliminary stage and procedural fairness must be ensured.
Bachchu Singh & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim to vend at Nehru Place, affirming that only approved vendors may operate in the declared no-vending zone to ensure public safety.
Harpal v. Chairman, Town Vending Committee and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed issuance of a provisional Certificate of Vending to a street vendor who participated in the survey, allowing him to vend subject to reasonable conditions ensuring public order and hygiene.
WADIA TECHNO ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED v. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF MARRIED ACCOMMODATION PROJECT
The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral awards rejecting claims for enhanced consultancy fees and prolongation costs under consultancy agreements, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration awards except for specific claims remanded for fresh proceedings.
Virender Kaushik v. Satish Jindal
The Delhi High Court held that a decree on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires clear and unequivocal admission, and where pleadings are ambiguous or disputed, the matter must proceed to trial, setting aside the summary decree passed on alleged admissions.
NAVDEEP @ SONU v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for gang penetrative sexual assault under IPC and PoCSO Act based on credible victim testimony and medical evidence, but reduced the sentence under PoCSO Act from 15 to 10 years.
Sandeep Bedwal v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellants in a human trafficking and sexual exploitation case due to material inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and investigative deficiencies, emphasizing the need for reliable evidence and proper corroboration.
Dev Khansuli & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.
JAI NATH YADAV & ANR v. SOMNATH YADAV @ SHOBH NATH YADAV & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants who failed to prove ownership under an unregistered agreement to sell, affirming the landlord's right to possession, arrears, and mesne profits.
Ramaseshu Infrastructure v. Indian Railway Welfare Organisation
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's force majeure claim and contract termination plea, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitral contract interpretations.
IPL Sugars & Allied Industries Ltd. v. Shri S.B. Bhad Sole Proprietor M/s. Engineers
The Delhi High Court held that ongoing bona fide negotiations delay the commencement of limitation, allowed amendment of the plaint, and refused to reject the suit on limitation grounds at the preliminary stage.