Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
SilverMaple Healthcare Services Private Limited v. Dr. Tajinder Bhatti
The Delhi High Court held that non-joinder of a necessary party is not a ground for rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and allowed the suit for disparagement by a licensee to proceed.
Harish Kumar Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider and grant pro-rata pension with arrears and interest to a discharged Air Force employee in line with established rules and precedent.
Ravi Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Navy's medical unfitness decision for recruitment, ruling that military medical boards' specialist opinions are final and not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or procedural irregularity.
Jhuggi Jhopri Vikas Samiti Netaji Nagar v. Shri Suresh Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a contempt petition, holding that demolition of non-notified JJ clusters does not violate the Ajay Maken judgment and that appeals under Section 19 of the Contempt Act require a finding of guilt or punishment.
Dipender v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act and IPC, relying on the credible testimony of the child victim corroborated by forensic DNA evidence despite minor contradictions and absence of corroborative medical injuries.
Ranjana Mitra Proprietor of MS V2 Associates v. Mohit Narang Proprietor of M/S Medispa Dermal Sciences
The Delhi High Court reduced arbitration costs imposed beyond DIAC Rules limits, holding that reasonable adjournment grounds must be assessed on the date sought and interlocutory arbitral orders imposing costs may be challenged under Article 227 when no alternative remedy exists.
Saptagiri Restaurant Pvt Ltd v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a tender by the Airport Authority of India, ruling that a highest bidder has no vested right to award absent formal acceptance and that commercial prudence justifies tender cancellation without judicial interference.
Tensberg Breweries and Industries Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Carlsberg Breweries A/S & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an ad-interim injunction restraining use of allegedly infringing marks while permitting limited use of existing stock subject to security deposit and statutory compliance, disposing of the appeal without prejudice to parties' rights.
Sumit Dagar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that transfers consequent upon promotion are not governed by the annual transfer policy and refused to interfere with the petitioner’s transfer order in the absence of mala fide or statutory violation.
Sarojini Nagar Jhuggi Jhopri Vikas Samiti v. Shri Suresh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a contempt petition, holding that demolition of non-notified Jhuggi clusters does not violate Court orders and that contempt requires wilful disobedience with a finding of guilt.
KRBL LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 13(1), DELHI AND ORS
The Delhi High Court directed the revenue authorities to pass appeal effect orders and release tax refunds due to the petitioner within six weeks, emphasizing statutory and constitutional mandates for timely compliance.
Dr Ravi M Nair v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to notify Homoeopathic COVID-19 treatment protocols, holding that medical decisions rest with expert bodies and must follow statutory procedures.
Aghum Bahl v. DSIIDC and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a binding allotment contract under the industrial relocation scheme cannot be unilaterally cancelled by the government due to subsequent policy changes, directing allotment of the alternative industrial plot to the petitioner.
Management Alumni Co-op. Group Housing Society Ltd. v. Anirudh Thareja
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging an interlocutory order restoring basic amenities to a tenant pending suit adjudication, holding such discretionary orders are generally immune from interference.
M/S G.D. BUILDERS v. M/S KLJ DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that limitation issues are to be decided by the arbitrator and not at the preliminary stage.
Ashutosh Vasant v. Chairman and Managing Director RailTel Corporation of India Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that retention of official accommodation beyond permissible period after transfer is unauthorized and liable for damage rent as per Railway Rules.
Mohan Prasad (Since Deceased) Through His Lrs Sh. Yogesh & Ors. v. Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed administrative and procedural reforms to address case backlogs and improve the functioning of District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions.
Sanjay Grover v. Kumud Grover
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal and upheld his contempt liability for willful non-compliance of Mahila Court orders regarding maintenance payments, emphasizing the binding nature of statements made before the Court.
Anil Sabharwal v. Rakesh Kumar Arora
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's applications for condonation of delay, review, and waiver of costs, upholding the trial court's directions and ordering the suit to proceed to final arguments.
KRBL LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 13(1), DELHI AND ORS
Delhi High Court directs Revenue to pass appeal effect order and release income tax refunds with interest within six weeks following favorable ITAT order, emphasizing statutory and constitutional obligations.