Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Bal Kishan
The Delhi High Court held that a substitute daily wager not completing 240 days of service is not entitled to retrenchment benefits or regularization under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, setting aside the order granting partial back wages and regularization.
Shri Hukam Chand and Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging unauthorized construction and illegal activity on a property found to have valid municipal and pollution control licenses.
Masjid Noori Jamia Arabia Nurululoom and Welfare Society v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as premature, directing that no action be taken against the petitioner’s property without a recommendation from the Religious Committee and after issuing requisite notice.
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the National Medical Commission's reduction of MBBS seats due to persistent deficiencies and denied interim relief to admit additional students pending compliance.
Vikaramjeet Rana v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Manisha Rana
The Delhi High Court held that interim rent maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act can be modified or ceased when the aggrieved woman acquires alternate accommodation and is financially independent.
Rakesh Kumar Sharma v. The State; Ritu Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a complainant’s appeal against acquittal under the proviso to Section 372 Cr.P.C., remanding the case for retrial due to non-service of summons and ensuring the complainant’s right to a fair trial.
Jai Kumar Gupta v. Kamal Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to recall the quashing of an FIR based on alleged violation of a family settlement, holding that such recall is impermissible under Section 362 Cr.P.C. and that violations must be pursued through civil or arbitration remedies.
Ravinder Mandal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a child sexual assault case due to material contradictions in testimony and doubtful forensic evidence, emphasizing the need for reliable and corroborative proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Mohammad Talha v. M/S KARIM HOTELS PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court modified an interim injunction restraining use of 'GULSHAN-E-KARIM', allowing use subject to a prominent disclaimer to prevent consumer confusion with the registered 'KARIM' trademark.
Farhana Sami v. Dynamik Developers Pvt Ltd
The High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to amend the Written Statement after trial commencement, holding that no due diligence was shown to justify the amendment under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Keshav @ Sonu v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, holding that the stabbing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation or intent to cause death.
Vijay Rajak v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate merely named in an FIR related to matrimonial offences but neither charge-sheeted nor tried cannot be declared unsuitable for CISF appointment under MHA guidelines, quashing the cancellation of his provisional appointment.
Comfort Intech Limited v. Orient Electric Limited
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the Court’s role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a Sole Arbitrator to resolve the dispute arising from a vendor agreement.
Flora Fountain Properties Limited v. Orient Electric Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that the court's role is limited to a prima facie examination of the arbitration agreement's existence, leaving substantive disputes to arbitration.
Nutrivative Foods Private Limited v. B.L. Agro Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining use of the mark "nourish you", holding that concurrent trademark registrations in different classes confer concurrent rights and prior user rights protect bona fide use, thereby allowing the appellant's appeal.
G.P.S KOHLI v. THE STATE OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging acceptance of the Untrace Report in a theft case, affirming reasonable police efforts and directing the petitioner to seek victim compensation under the existing legal scheme.
Jangjit Singh and Another v. Munni and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of a testamentary petition based on a voluntary settlement, clarifying that interlocutory observations do not bar future suits on the Agreement to Sell.
Kohinoor Educational Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking issuance of an accountant certificate under the Income Tax Act due to inapplicability of statutory provisions for the claim period, destruction of records, and bar of delay and laches.
Sanjay Kumar Chowdhary v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee is entitled to HRA at the rate applicable to a city if his office is within 8 kilometers of its municipal limits, quashing a retrospective reduction of HRA based on incorrect categorization.
Rupinder Gill v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Habeas Corpus petition seeking release of a senior citizen from an Old Age Care Home, holding that a competent adult's voluntary residence cannot be deemed illegal detention.