Delhi High Court
61,904 judgments
Dilbagh Singh Bains v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that recovery of excess pension benefits from a retired employee beyond five years without an undertaking is illegal and ordered refund with interest.
Arvind Techno Globe JV v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole independent arbitrator to adjudicate contractual disputes between Arvind Techno Globe JV and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, emphasizing compliance with arbitration law and contractual provisions.
BURGER KING CORPORATION v. RANJAN GUPTA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that the defendants' plea challenging the validity of the 'BURGER KING' trademark was not prima facie tenable, refusing to frame an issue on invalidity and upholding the plaintiff's trademark rights.
Mukesh Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a loan app fraud case, holding that custodial detention is not justified post charge-sheet filing when evidence is documentary and risk of tampering is minimal.
Rajesh Kumar Arya v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing notional fixation of his seniority and promotion parity with his batchmates due to administrative delays in appointment despite medical fitness.
Fateh Chand Bhansali Trading as Pawan Trading Co. & Anr. v. M/S. VANS INC. USA
The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order disposing of an interlocutory application under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC and remanded it for fresh consideration with the parties' consent.
Anshul Sharma v. Vinod Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order directing interim compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that such compensation is permissible after framing of notice and that enforceability of the loan is a matter for trial.
Amit Arora v. Directorate of Enforcement
The High Court held that a Trial Court cannot bar any application for extension of interim bail and directed the Trial Court to decide such applications on merits, granting the petitioner time to apply for extension.
Okpala James v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under Section 21 NDPS Act after prolonged pre-trial incarceration exceeding half the minimum sentence, subject to stringent conditions and trial expeditiousness.
Deepak @ Chowda v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for murder based on reliable eyewitness testimony corroborated by other evidence, dismissing challenges on motive, weapon recovery, and investigation lapses.
UBA Realtech Private Limited v. ICICI Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to the mortgagor directing the Debt Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously adjudicate the recovery suit before confirming the auction sale of the mortgaged property.
Union of India v. M/S Satish Builders
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award under Section 34, holding that the award was not patently illegal or contrary to fundamental policy of Indian law and that the arbitrator correctly applied contractual principles including contra proferentem.
Mamta Nagpal v. State of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of FIR registration against two respondents for lack of prima facie cognizable offence while affirming FIR registration against the third, clarifying the scope of Magistrate's power under Section 156(3) CrPC and maintainability of revision petitions.
Manjeet Patwa v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce between estranged spouses, while preserving the child's legal rights.
Rail Dawa Bar Association, Lucknow v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the reappointment of the Railway Claims Tribunal Chairman, holding the appointment valid under applicable laws and condemning baseless allegations as abuse of process.
Shaikh Shabir Ali & Ors. v. Dental Council of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Dental Council of India's requirement that foreign dental graduates must score at least 50% in each written paper of the Screening Test to qualify for registration, rejecting the petitioners' challenge of arbitrariness and constitutional violations.
Nagendra Yadav v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that discharging a tender before contract conclusion is within administrative discretion absent mala fide or arbitrariness, dismissed the petition challenging such discharge, but directed refund of the performance guarantee with interest.
Varun Goyal v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that accused are entitled to default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. if the charge sheet is not filed within 60 days for offences punishable under Section 304 Part II IPC, and subsequent addition of more serious offences after bail application cannot extend the investigation period.
Montessori Education Society Regd & Ors. v. Ms Shaily Grover & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting leave under Section 20(b) CPC to institute suit where one defendant resides, rejecting the petitioners' challenge based on forum convenience and procedural grounds.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. Tej Ram & Others
The Delhi High Court set aside an award granting reinstatement and back wages to a worker, holding that absence of employer-employee relationship and payment under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act constitute adequate compensation.