Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Jagbir Singh Malik v. Energy Infrastructure India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld that an employee performing managerial legal duties and enrolled as an advocate is not a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, and thus not entitled to protections against termination under the Act.
Vishal @ Johny v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application and held that a plea of guilt cannot be accepted after charges are framed and trial has commenced, especially in a grave offence involving conspiracy and contract killing.
Yudhvvir Chhikara v. Priyanka
The Delhi High Court held that a Family Court must decide an application under Section 12 of the Guardians and Wards Act on merits without deferring it due to pending contempt proceedings.
Rajasthan Equestrian Association v. Shri SPS Tomar
The Delhi High Court directed immediate elections for the Equestrian Federation of India, upholding the Ministry's conditional exemptions under the Sports Code while emphasizing democratic governance and judicial oversight.
Master Dipansh Rawat v. The Baptist Convent Senior Secondary School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking re-examination for a detained Class XI student, holding that CBSE rules do not permit re-examination and detention was justified based on academic performance.
Dr Surender Kumar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to decide the petitioner's application for Grade Pay under the DACP scheme within six weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.
Sonika Kumari & Ors. v. Devastotra Poddar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of appointments of contractual employees to the post of Assistant Director (Technical) for non-fulfillment of mandatory experience criteria under statutory recruitment rules, holding that only the Central Government can relax such qualifications.
Mahesh Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and set aside the cancellation of appointment of a police sub-inspector who was acquitted in a criminal case, directing reconsideration of his appointment based on truthful disclosure and proper appreciation of acquittal.
Prof Sabiha Hussain v. Jamia Milia Islamia
The Delhi High Court held that temporary appointments under a UGC scheme do not entitle incumbents to automatic regularization without a fresh, constitutionally compliant selection process.
Poonam v. Suraj Pal
The Delhi High Court upheld and clarified maintenance and property attachment orders under the Domestic Violence Act, directing payment of arrears and protecting the matrimonial home occupied by the petitioner and children.
Saraswati Devi v. Ganga Ram Sharma & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a widowed daughter-in-law under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that in absence of concurrent Domestic Violence Act proceedings, the senior citizen's right to reside peacefully in his property prevails.
Deepa M v. Satlinks & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld TDSAT's power under the TRAI Act to issue bailable warrants to secure attendance in execution proceedings, ruling that such warrants do not violate Section 56 CPC's prohibition on arrest or detention of women.
Birander Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representations seeking withdrawal of VRS notice within four weeks by passing a reasoned order, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Sant Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the petitioner’s writ petition as a representation and decide it within eight weeks with a reasoned order, disposing of the petition accordingly.
WALMART APOLLO LLC v. ABDUL MAJID GAGROO
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and reliefs to Walmart Apollo LLC against unauthorized use of its well-known WALMART trademark by the defendant, confirming ex-parte injunction and awarding token damages.
Rajeev Shah v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that all pending proceedings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act cease to have legal effect once the land is urbanized by official notification, quashing the appeal pending under the Act after Village Rajokri was declared a Low Density Residential Area.
M/S Ram Swaroop Radhey Shyam v. Sh. Ajay Shukla
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on the landlord's bona fide requirement under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, dismissing the tenant's plea of alternative accommodation and leave to defend.
Satula Devi v. Rajeev Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the right to sue survives the plaintiff’s death, allowing substitution of legal heirs, and that civil suits for declaration and partition can proceed notwithstanding pending probate proceedings, subject to procedural compliance.
Mr. Adab Singh Kapoor, Ms. Sefali Menezes and Mr. Raghav Mittal, Advocates. v. MOHIT KUMAR .....
The Delhi High Court held the husband guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying a maintenance order, sentenced him to imprisonment, and directed payment of arrears to protect the wife's and children's rights.
Amrik Singh v. Lt. Governor of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging termination of post-retirement contractual employment, holding that such personal service contract disputes lack public law element and fall under exclusive jurisdiction of civil courts under the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act.