Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Jindal Stainless Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner's regularization of EPCG benefits and subsequent availing of SHIS benefits, quashing the impugned order and affirming DGFT's authority in policy interpretation.
Raman Bhuraria v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court allowed bail to the petitioner in a money laundering case under PMLA, holding that retracted statements lacked reliability and the twin conditions for bail denial under Section 45 PMLA were not satisfied.
Zafar Ali & Anr v. Dr. Smt. Nirmala G. Joseph & Ors.
The Delhi High Court passed a consent decree disposing of the suit based on a lawful compromise recorded in a Memorandum of Settlement and additional agreed terms under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC.
Mukesh Sharma v. Ministry of Finance
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking declaration as a whistle blower, holding that such recognition and protection must be sought before the competent authority under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014, and not by writ petition.
Ministry of Railway & Ors. v. Shri Salim Ahmed Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order granting increments and pension revision to employees retiring one day before the increment date, binding parties to the Supreme Court's ruling and refusing to waive costs directed to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
SR. SEPHY v. CBI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that virginity tests conducted on female accused violate fundamental rights under Article 21 and are unconstitutional, affirming its jurisdiction to grant relief despite pending criminal proceedings elsewhere.
Vikramjeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds of marriage within the close family, subject to stringent conditions, in a serious offence case under IPC and POCSO.
Casio Keisanki Kabushiki Kaisha d/b/a Casio Computer Co. Ltd. v. Riddhi Siddhi Retail Venture and Anr.
The Delhi High Court confirmed an interim injunction protecting the plaintiff's registered keyboard design against defendants' alleged infringement, holding that the defendants failed to prove lack of novelty or prior publication to invalidate the design registration.
Dharamvir Udar v. Land Acquisition Collector (SW)
The Delhi High Court held that an administrative order awarding compensation post original and supplementary awards is not a supplementary award under the Land Acquisition Act, and a Reference filed beyond the six-month limitation period is barred and liable to be rejected.
Bharat Peraj Bhanushali v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to order reactivation of DIN/DSC for directors associated with multiple companies across different ROCs and directed coordinated reactivation by all concerned ROCs.
Chatur Sain v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed coercive enforcement including bailable warrants against a respondent who violated a Court undertaking to vacate property in favor of an 83-year-old senior citizen petitioner under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
Dharmveer v. Central Information Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed Union Bank of India to comply with the CIC’s order and provide information sought under RTI, allowing the petitioner’s writ petition for enforcement.
Royal Electrical Company v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the debarment of a government contractor by the Delhi Jal Board for failure to communicate the order and grant a hearing, emphasizing strict adherence to natural justice principles.
Kidde India Ltd. v. National Thermal Power Corpn. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that substantive claims in arbitration are barred by limitation if the arbitration notice is received beyond the limitation period, distinguishing limitation for claims from limitation for appointment of arbitrators.
Sandeep Singh v. Hindustan Spirits Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the defendant's liability was disputed and required trial due to substantial defenses and counter-claims.
Ram Nagina Prasad and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order preserving the seniority of UDCs promoted between 2004 and 2009 and ruled that those promoted against 2151 vacancies after 2009 cannot be placed above them, affirming that seniority is to be reckoned from the date of appointment and not retrospectively.
M/S OASIS PROJECTS LTD v. MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL HIGHWAY AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the conciliation process under the contract is directory and not mandatory before invoking arbitration, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
Narender and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging land acquisition awards for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that no part of the cause of action arose within Delhi.
K. Sreedharan v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that Selection Grade is not a promotion for MACP purposes and directed grant of 3rd MACP benefits to the petitioner with consequential pension revision.
M/S Highways Engineering Consultant v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside NHIDCL's order declaring the petitioner a non-performer for failure to grant a requested personal hearing as mandated by the MoRTH circular.