Delhi High Court
28,840 judgments
Delhi Development Authority v. Sheela Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Delhi Development Authority due to an unexplained delay of nearly four years in filing, rejecting the exclusion of the COVID-19 period from limitation.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Krishan Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal against an interim order, holding that the order was not a 'judgment' under Clause X of the Letters Patent and that appellate interference with discretionary interim orders is limited.
Mount Columbus School v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court quashed CBSE's withdrawal of Mount Columbus School's provisional affiliation for failure to provide the mandatory cure period and opportunity of hearing as required under the pre-amended Affiliation Bye-Laws and principles of natural justice.
Jitendra Kejriwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the CBI-issued Look Out Circular against a petitioner who settled the underlying loan dispute and cooperated with investigation, affirming that LOCs must be justified and not infringe fundamental rights without cause.
St. Columbus School v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court quashed CBSE's withdrawal of a school's affiliation for failure to comply with natural justice, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of a fair hearing before imposing such extreme penalties.
Union of India v. Vijay Kumar Saini
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing recovery of excess increments from an employee retiring within one year, relying on the Supreme Court's ruling in State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih.
Nirankar v. Pawansut
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding concurrent findings that the appellant failed to prove any ownership interest in the suit property held solely in the respondent's name, affirming the bar under the Benami Transactions Act and limiting interference under Section 100 CPC.
Commissioner of Police v. Yogesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing compassionate appointment consideration without age disqualification where the application remained pending for years without consideration.
M/S Yogesh Chaudhary v. Oxyzo Financial Services Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator is impermissible and appointed an independent arbitrator to resolve disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Anita v. Commissioner of Police & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a police recruitment candidate whose acquittal was based on compromise, emphasizing the higher moral standards required for appointment to disciplined forces.
Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ram Pravesh Singh Yadav
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired serviceman, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless rebutted by clear reasons, and that the tribunal petition was maintainable despite no further representation after claim rejection.
BCC Developers and Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court has exclusive territorial jurisdiction over arbitration proceedings where Delhi is fixed as the arbitral seat, notwithstanding related proceedings in other courts or venues.
Mr. Karthik Sood and Mr. Saksham Sethi v. Anshu
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of candidature without hearing violates natural justice and directed appointment of candidates pending investigation, while upholding the legality of appointments made in the interim.
APEX BUILDSYS LTD. v. VADERA INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS
The Delhi High Court held that it can extend an arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration Act even after expiry, rejecting objections based on abandonment, delay, jurisdiction, and liquidation bar.
INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC v. PARLE PRODUCT PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that without a prima facie tenable plea challenging the validity of a defendant's registered trademark, a plaintiff cannot invoke Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act to stay infringement proceedings or seek rectification.
M/S AALOKIK ENTERPRISES PVT LTD v. M/S GYAN INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to resolve lease-related disputes, holding that only the respondent company, not its directors, is a proper party to the arbitration petition.
Mst. Lakshya v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS category student allotted a seat through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots, affirming the student’s right to free education under the RTE Act.
Raj Bahadur v. Union of India and Ors.
The High Court held that retrospective promotion granted as per Tribunal directions precludes further interference under Article 226, and new promotion grievances must be raised before the Tribunal.
Shivaji Chauhan v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to finalize the long-pending Recruitment Rules for the post of ACP (Programmer) within six months, addressing the petitioner’s grievance of delayed promotion and benefits.
Dayanand Pal v. Mr. Dharmender Kumar Bhati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Sections 14(1)(a) and 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing continuation of arbitration proceedings from the stage of recusal.