Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
Amir Khan @ Aamir Khan & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Theme Engineering Services Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. National Highways Authority of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court emphasized that blacklisting by NHAI must be based on explicit contractual grounds, fair hearing, and proportionality, setting aside interim relief and directing expeditious disposal of the writ petition challenging the debarment.
S.S. Mota Singh Sr Secondary Model School v. Govt of NCT of Delhi through Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to reconsider the petitioner school's fee enhancement request with a hearing and a reasoned order, allowing retrospective consideration from 2019.
Vistra ITCL India Limited v. Ansal Properties and Infrastructures Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause in the corporate guarantee is valid and independent, appointed an arbitrator, and rejected the respondent's contention that the arbitration agreement was superseded by a subsequent agreement.
M/S KSHEERAABD CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that a contract terminable only on breach is not inherently determinable under Section 14(d) of the Specific Relief Act and granted interim injunction restraining termination by a State instrumentality acting arbitrarily.
Kewal Krishan & Ors. v. Delhi Vidyut Board & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that employees opting for voluntary retirement under SVRS-2003 after 10 years of service are entitled to pension benefits, overruling the respondents' reliance on 20-year qualifying service under CCS Pension Rules.
Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an appointing authority disqualified under the Arbitration Act cannot validly appoint arbitrators, the contractual dispute resolution process must be exhausted before arbitration, and arbitrator qualifications apply to at least one tribunal member, directing fresh appointments accordingly.
Rot Prakash Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking withdrawal of resignation after acceptance and discharge from BSF service, holding that resignation cannot be withdrawn after a significant delay.
Hawa Singh & Ors. v. The State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mutual settlement between parties in a matrimonial dispute and the death of the accused husband.
Chander Shekhar & Ors. v. State Through SHO & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement and memorandum of understanding between the parties.
Mohammad Jafor Ali Mollah v. Director General of Civil Aviation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is maintainable against State instrumentalities in contractual employment disputes involving arbitrariness or violation of natural justice, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration on merits.
Fresenius Medical Care Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a government tender, holding that absent mala fide or arbitrariness, courts should not interfere with executive decisions on tender awards.
Sudhir Kumar Taneja v. University of Delhi; Dr. Meera Sood v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that Directors of Physical Education are not entitled to the enhanced retirement age of 65 years applicable to teaching faculty, affirming their superannuation at 62 years under Ordinance XXVII and rejecting appellants' claims based on redesignation and promotions.
INFRES METHODEX PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 12(1)
The Delhi High Court directed partial adjustment of income tax refunds against disputed demands pending disposal of stay applications, emphasizing adherence to Section 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Pradeep Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking to reclassify the petitioner’s appointment as promotion, holding that review jurisdiction is limited and the appointment was by direct recruitment with applicable probation.
Vinay Trivedi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Town Vending Committee to consider the petitioner's representation and conduct the survey under the Street Vendors Act, protecting his right to carry on vending pending certification.
Ashish Rana v. Annu Dahiya
The Delhi High Court held that prima facie observations made without trial regarding appellant's undisclosed income should not be treated as conclusive and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.
Irfan Ali & Ors. v. Urdu Academy & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that contract teachers are entitled to gratuity payments retrospectively from 1997 under the amended Payment of Gratuity Act, directing respondents to disburse arrears within eight weeks.
Ravi Kant Gautam & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's duty to encourage such compromises.
Gaffar Ali & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a family dispute under Sections 323/354 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.