Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Bishwajeet Singh & Ors. v. Bikramjit Singh Through LRs. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an executing court cannot order partition by metes and bounds contrary to a final decree for sale by public auction, and the decree remains binding unless modified by an appellate court.
Nabbo Singh @ Naboya Nath v. Jitender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition challenging eviction for delay in filing leave to defend beyond the statutory period and held no triable issues existed regarding ownership or site plan.
Ghanshyam Pandey v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the issuance of a Look Out Circular against a former director under SFIO investigation for alleged corporate fraud, balancing public economic interest against the petitioner’s right to travel.
Principal Commissioner, CGST, Delhi-South v. M/s Emaar MGF Land Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that extended limitation under Section 73(1) of the Finance Act, 1994 applies only in cases of deliberate suppression or intent to evade tax, and dismissed Revenue's appeal challenging the Tribunal's order rejecting demand for recovery of Cenvat Credit and service tax.
Mahinder Singh v. M/S Cosco Blossoms Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed limited further cross-examination of an admitted document by recalling an elderly witness, emphasizing strict adherence to the scope of the document and timely completion of examination.
Neeraj Sharma v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate disqualified for uploading an incorrect document must be given an opportunity to rectify the defect before cancellation, directing participation in a subsequent recruitment batch without seniority benefits.
Rajesh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking family pension as not maintainable since the petitioner had already foregone her claims in an earlier order and pension benefits were granted to the children.
Harshpal Singh Sawhney & Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld CBSE's regulatory authority to curb commercialization in schools affiliated with it and disposed of the PIL after directing CBSE to conclude pending proceedings against schools charging franchise fees.
Debjyoti Ghosh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of thesis submission deadline beyond prescribed academic ordinance limits, holding that COVID-19 lockdown does not automatically extend academic timelines and academic bodies’ discretion in granting extensions is not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.
Leotronic Scales Pvt. Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a blacklisting order against a tenderer for failure to provide a valid show-cause notice and opportunity of personal hearing, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice in administrative blacklisting.
Master Sushrut Singh v. Sainik School Society
The Delhi High Court allowed admission to a petitioner in Sainik School despite a domicile discrepancy in the application, emphasizing that procedural errors should not deny substantive educational rights.
Central Bank of India v. M/S Cosco Blossoms Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed limited recall of a witness for cross-examination strictly confined to an admitted document, balancing procedural fairness and witness convenience.
Central Electronics Ltd v. General Secretary, Central Electronics Limited Retired Employees Welfare Association
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of 6% interest on delayed payment of revised wages to retired employees of Central Electronics Limited from 2012 till actual payment, dismissing the employer's appeal.
M/S Continental Construction Ltd v. NHPC Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act, holding that sufficient cause must be liberally construed where the appellant acted with bona fides and without negligence.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S Sweka Powertech Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal challenging an arbitral award, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act and upholding the award in favor of the contractor.
Naresh Poddar v. Kusum Lata Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a delayed written statement in a civil suit, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural technicalities, subject to payment of costs.
Prem Kumar Premi v. Mohd Adil & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to remove debris obstructing a common passage but allowed the petitioner to seek permission to remove it at his own cost.
Sh. Nand Lal & Ors. v. Sh. Allauddin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to promptly dispose of the pending application under Order XXII Rule 4 CPC after a delay of over two years, exercising its inherent powers under Section 151 CPC.
Union of India v. R K Batra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a priced publication by a private body not commissioned by the Government does not constitute 'information' under the RTI Act, setting aside CIC’s order directing disclosure and penalty.
M/S Continental Construction Ltd v. NHPC Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act, holding that bona fides and procedural developments justified the delay beyond the statutory limitation period.