Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
HMT L Thamotharan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to provide compliance details and allowed the petitioner to represent grievances on pay discrepancies following a military rank reduction order, emphasizing procedural fairness without deciding on the merits.
Rohan Desai & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition declaring Mr. Dipesh Desai as the adoptive father of Mr. Rohan Desai based on biological father's consent and the child's best interests despite formal adoption procedures not being completed before majority.
Vikash Shukla v. Ministry of Science and Technology
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to the third installment of the INSPIRE Scholarship as he met the aggregate CGPA requirement, directing its release with interest and awarding costs for wrongful withholding.
Ravinder Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed official demarcation of the petitioner's land using the Total Station Method with costs borne by the petitioner, allowing the writ petition challenging refusal to demarcate.
Commissioner Transport Department v. Gaurav Enterprises
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting 12% per annum interest as compensatory, dismissing the government department's challenge that the rate was penal and excessive.
Chandra Prakash Khandelwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioner accused under PMLA after applying the principle of broad probabilities, noting his limited role, cooperation, and absence of tampering or influencing witnesses.
Bharti Model School v. Director Education GNCTD and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to hear the petitioner and pass a formal order on validation of off-line admissions within two weeks, emphasizing compliance with court directions and natural justice.
Jainsons Lights Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to register the mark "Jainsons Lights" due to its similarity with an earlier mark "Jainsons Lites" and the likelihood of public confusion under Section 11(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Dr. Sapna Nangia v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
Delhi High Court set aside a perfunctory patent rejection order for lack of adequate reasoning and remanded the matter for detailed reconsideration with a speaking order.
T D Makhija v. Union Bank of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a bank officer for fraud, ruling that the departmental enquiry was fair, evidence supported the findings, and the punishment was proportionate.
Rao Mohd. Nadeem v. WAPCOS Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed an indefinite blacklisting order against a temporary consultant for failure to comply with principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
Pelican Grand Motels Private Limited v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that a corporate debtor must be given a fair opportunity to place its reply on record and be heard before the NCLT admits a Section 7 petition under the IBC, setting aside the NCLT order that closed the right to file a reply.
Ishwar Singh v. Ramesh Prakash
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording a settlement where the appellant deposited a higher amount as full and final settlement, directing release of the amount with interest to the respondent and refund of court fees to the appellant.
Mohinder Wadhwa v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that it cannot direct a private bank to accept a loan restructuring proposal under RBI guidelines and dismissed the writ petition seeking such relief.
Ankur Saluja v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Section 420 IPC based on a lawful settlement between parties in a private dispute, directing the trial court to recall the proclamation order accordingly.
Alok Gupta v. Anjani Gupta & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of petitioners' application for impleadment in a partition suit, holding they are neither necessary nor proper parties under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC.
M/S FIITJEE LTD. v. ASHISH KHARE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that after termination of an arbitrator's mandate, the party entitled under the arbitration agreement can approach the Court under Section 11 for appointment of a substitute arbitrator, and factual disputes including settlement validity and non-compete enforceability are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
M/s PK Morgan India Pvt. Ltd. v. All India Institute of Medical Studies
The Delhi High Court upheld AIIMS's forfeiture of the petitioner’s Earnest Money Deposit and invocation of the bank guarantee for bid retraction after bid opening, rejecting the petitioner’s challenge based on a technical glitch and delay.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court directed collaborative redevelopment of Kalkaji Mandir, regulated temporary shop allotments, and ordered removal and relocation of street vendors to ensure orderly access and beautification of the temple premises.
Mudit Sunda v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission after the deadline, holding that the University’s prescribed admission timelines and procedures must be strictly followed and no relief is warranted for failure to comply.