Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
Shally v. Ram Mohan Gautam
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of the defendant's application to summon additional witnesses under Order XVI Rule 1(3) CPC, clarifying that such an application is not maintainable without a prior witness list under Rule 1(1), and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Dr. O M Parmar v. Harsh Vardhan Nayyar
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction and held that arrears of rent under the Delhi Rent Control Act must be computed from the date of service of notice of demand, not the eviction petition, denying relief to a defaulting tenant.
Kay Ess Electronics and Electricals v. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed VAT refunds is payable from the date the refund becomes due, notwithstanding clerical errors in refund orders, and directed payment of interest accordingly.
Sabila Begum & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that liability for compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act is strict and no-fault, allowing the appeal and remanding the matter for awarding compensation for a passenger who died falling from a moving train.
Rajender Singh v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court directed release of retiral benefits to a retired employee whose terminal dues were withheld without any disciplinary action initiated even after three years post-retirement.
Aditi Gaur v. General Manager UCO Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed UCO Bank to grant pension benefits to a voluntary retiree whose pending pension application was not timely considered in light of a subsequent circular extending pension eligibility.
NSL Nagapatnam Infrastructure Private Limited v. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that encashment of bank guarantees under Regulation 12(5) of the Connectivity Regulations is discretionary and not mandatory, setting aside CERC's order mandating automatic encashment.
M/S Kurian EnergieKanri India Pvt Ltd v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that change of counsel or alleged inadequate cross-examination is not sufficient ground for recall.
Ismile v. The State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ismile for kidnapping and rape of a minor, affirming that consent of a girl below 16 years is immaterial and reduced the sentence for rape from 10 to 7 years considering time served.
Delhi Medical Council v. Parnay Kumar Biswash
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a criminal complaint against an unqualified medical practitioner, restoring the complaint for trial to protect public health and uphold statutory regulation.
M/S S.S TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INDIA PVT LTD v. ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a clerical error in an arbitral award under Article 227 when the arbitrator was functus officio, holding no limitation barred such correction.
Gaurav Bhardwaj and Ors. v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking regularization and set aside of eviction orders, holding that unauthorized occupation of government accommodation after cancellation and retirement justifies eviction and denial of regularization.
Suraj Kumar Sirvaiya v. Prashant Paliwal
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal granting conditional leave to defend in a suit under Order XXXVII CPC where the defendant raised plausible but disputed factual issues, remanding the matter for trial upon deposit of Rs. 15 lakhs.
Cambridge Primary School v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging pay fixation of a primary school teacher, upholding the Directorate of Education's order fixing basic pay at Rs. 6,025 and emphasizing the inadmissibility of delay and non-compliance with lawful orders.
Mebigo Labs Private Limited v. Pocket FM Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the interim injunction in a copyright infringement suit after the defendant removed the infringing audiobook and undertook not to republish it without authorization.
THE STATESMAN LIMITED v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner-management one final opportunity to lead evidence with conditions including a four-week timeline and costs, after the Trial Court had closed evidence.
Devender Shukla v. State of NCT
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging assault on a police officer, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and the quashing power under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly.
Mahavir Singh & Ors. v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.
Registration of sale agreement and power of attorney relating to land under pending consolidation proceedings cannot be permitted without sanction under Section 30 of the East Punjab Holdings Act, 1948.
Bharat Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of an administrative officer for unauthorized absence and dereliction of duty during a critical period, affirming the validity of the departmental inquiry and penalty under the Corporation's Staff Regulations.
Jai Raj Solanki v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a public servant following a fair disciplinary inquiry that proved serious misconduct, emphasizing limited judicial interference in such administrative decisions.