Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Banwari Lal Meena v. Secretary, Lok Sabha Secretariat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking appointment on the ground of unexplained delay and laches, emphasizing the finality of recruitment processes and limited validity of selection panels.
Bajrang v. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a hyper-technical rejection of a scholarship application due to submission of an Income Tax Return instead of an Income Certificate is impermissible when both documents establish eligibility, directing the Ministry to grant the scholarship to the meritorious petitioner.
Satnam Singh Pabla v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed the employer to determine and release the pension and gratuity dues payable to a retired employee removed from service after disciplinary proceedings, mandating a reasoned order within six weeks.
Sonya Kapur v. Controller General of Patent, Designs and Trademark
The Delhi High Court set aside the grant of a patent for failure to consider a pre-grant opposition and remanded the matter for reconsideration, emphasizing that procedural technicalities should not defeat substantive statutory rights.
Vikram Verma v. State and Others
The Delhi High Court held that failure to establish exclusive possession in civil proceedings negates the essential ingredient of criminal trespass, dismissing the petition challenging discharge of accused in a trespass case.
Sanjay Shandilya & Akash Raj Gupta v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Kawaljeet Singh Duggal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's jurisdiction to summon company directors under Section 138 N.I. Act based on a complaint filed by a Special Power of Attorney holder authorized against the company, dismissing the petition challenging the summoning order.
Shahid Hussain v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a Railway Property Act case, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion under Section 438 CrPC with conditions ensuring cooperation and safeguarding investigation.
Dhruv Krishan Maggu v. Principal Director General, DGGI (HQRS.), RK Puram, New Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that seized documents and electronic devices related to GST fraud investigations can be lawfully retained beyond six months under the CGST Act, 2017, dismissing the petition seeking their immediate return.
Union of India v. RCCIVL -LITL (JV)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's order directing partial release of Performance Bank Guarantees to the contractor, holding that the appellant cannot withhold security after acknowledging contract completion and that interim relief must balance equities without pre-judging merits.
CAPSTECH NETWORK PVT LTD & ORS. v. STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a commercial dispute under Sections 420, 406, 120-B, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Rohit Madan v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement and compensation received, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
RN PVT ITI & ANR. v. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Directorate General of Training to withdraw an impugned decision taken without issuing a show cause notice or hearing, emphasizing adherence to natural justice.
M/S FLOWER VALLEY RETREAT AND RESORTS PVT LTD v. M/S GTL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing the dispute under a License Agreement to be referred to arbitration at DIAC with appointment of an arbitrator.
Abhishek Tiwari v. Union of India
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal’s adjournment of proceedings sine die due to a pending interim order in a related case, holding the adjournment justified and not erroneous.
Ankit & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a mutual settlement reached during divorce proceedings, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Yuvraj Agarwal v. M/S. Indraksh Media & Management Services Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a complaint for non-prosecution caused by the petitioner's and his counsel's negligence, restoring the complaint subject to payment of costs.
Swaraj Singh Kohli v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed passport authorities to rectify the petitioner's date of birth in the passport to match the birth certificate upon verification, affirming that genuine birth certificates must be accepted for such corrections under the Passport Act, 1967.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-8 v. Prabhu Dayal Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that reassessment beyond four years was invalid as the assessee had fully disclosed material facts during original assessment and procedural fairness was not observed.
Parag Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 337 IPC based on a compromise and settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Aadesh Kumar & Ors. v. Sh. Amit Singla & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that short term COVID-19 vaccination appointments do not confer a right to continued employment and refused to direct extension, but ordered payment for services rendered under interim protection.