Delhi High Court
63,002 judgments
Ayan Jorwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a private unaided school cannot arbitrarily deny sibling admission points to a general category applicant whose sibling studies under a reserved category, and must accept reasonable proof beyond a tuition fee receipt.
Pradeep Malik v. Chander Dhingra
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order, holding that the tenant's failure to file leave to defend within the mandatory 15-day period under the Delhi Rent Control Act cannot be condoned, and ownership disputes cannot be raised in summary eviction proceedings.
Gaurav Dhanuka and Anr v. Surya Maintenance Agency Pvt Ltd and Ors
Delhi High Court held that the developer, though a non-signatory, is prima facie bound by the arbitration agreement due to its control and benefit from the maintenance agency, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
M. G. Ramachandran v. Ratna Kapur & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that nomination under the Indian Succession Act does not confer exclusive ownership rights, and securities must be distributed per the Will and succession laws.
Kamal Singh Bisht v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed constitution of an independent medical board to re-examine the petitioner’s fitness for CRPF appointment, making the board’s report final and binding, and allowed further selection if found fit.
Shyama Devi & Ors. v. M/S New India Assurance Co Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction under the Employees Compensation Act must be liberally construed to facilitate claims and set aside dismissal of a claim petition on jurisdictional grounds, remanding it for merits consideration.
Rajnish Jha alias Rajnish Kumar Jha v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a petty quarrel between neighbors under section 482 Cr.P.C. based on their voluntary amicable settlement.
Arun Chowdery & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. Veolia India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's factual finding that operation and maintenance expenditure, being post-construction, should not be included in contract costs for revenue recognition under the percentage completion method.
Manoj & Anr. v. The State (G.N.C.T of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under various IPC sections arising from matrimonial disputes after the parties amicably settled and obtained a mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
KLE Society's College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed college by NCTE for non-compliance with mandatory infrastructure and faculty qualification norms, emphasizing deference to expert academic authorities.
Union of India v. MPB Construction Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation, holding that delay beyond three months plus thirty days under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act cannot be condoned without sufficient cause.
CHIEF SECRETARY GNCTD v. INDER KUMAR GROUP C POST
The Delhi High Court held that Recruitment Rules excluding Mathematics as an essential qualification for Pharmacist posts are ultra vires Pharmacy Council regulations, affirming respondents' entitlement to reinstatement and benefits.
Fleur Hotels Private Limited v. M/S Hind Inns and Hotels Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a hotel lease agreement, confirming the arbitrability of the dispute and procedural compliance.
M/S ENERGY EFFICIENT SERVICES LIMITED v. M/S MERRY GOLD ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes after the respondent failed to appear despite proper service.
Sona Mandhira Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining use of the mark 'SONA' despite a disclaimer and suppression of facts, emphasizing judicial discretion and protection of dominant trademark features.
Kirti College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court quashed the premature invocation of Section 17 of the NCTE Act without prior notice and directed reconsideration of the petitioner's application for shifting its institution in accordance with earlier court directions.
Shafiqur Rahman Kidwai Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that employees appointed as casual labourers before 01.01.2004 are entitled to pension under the Old Pension Scheme with 50% of their casual service counted, and are not governed by the National Pension System introduced for new recruits from 01.01.2004.
Lokesh Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of simultaneous punishments imposed on the petitioner in light of Supreme Court precedent, disposing of the writ petition with directions for a reasoned decision.
Kailash Kaur v. Harvinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court stayed the order transferring a residential property suit from the civil court to the Commercial Court, pending further hearing on jurisdictional and procedural issues under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.