Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
Nishant Khatri v. Jawaharlal Nehru University
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the M.Phil/Ph.D entrance exam question paper, holding that research methodology is integrated into the syllabus and courts should not interfere with academic discretion in framing question papers.
Deepak Mehta v. Yashi Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. upholding the dismissal of a criminal complaint for cheating, holding that the dispute was a civil matter lacking prima facie criminal intent.
Rajiv Sinha & Ors. v. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's imposition of eligibility criteria for non-functional pay parity granted to Organized Group A officers under the 6th CPC recommendations, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the Office Memorandum dated 24.04.2009.
Sarup Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld interim status quo orders over disputed properties in a Will contest, dismissing the application to vacate them despite allegations of forgery and retracted affidavits by a witness.
Western Infrabuild Products LLP v. MS Western Roof Tile & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for trademark infringement of 'WESTERN', approved settlement terms including damages and disposal of seized goods, and directed removal of infringing online listings.
Smt. Raj Bala & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that death during boarding or de-boarding a train under a valid privilege pass constitutes an untoward incident entitling compensation under no-fault liability, and contributory negligence cannot bar the claim.
Ashutosh Mishra v. Indian Institute of Mass Communication & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the appointment of the Director General of IIMC, holding that the appointee met the prescribed qualifications and courts cannot interfere with the selection committee's decision absent mala fide or statutory violation.
Ravi Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the BSF’s transfer order, holding that the Director General’s discretion in posting matters is not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.
Mohd Danish Khan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant did not meet the NMC's hearing impairment criteria for PwD reservation and that only certificates from designated centres are valid for NEET PG counselling.
Dharmender v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the rape conviction due to inconsistencies and lack of corroboration in the sole testimony of the child victim, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Md. Islamuddin v. S S Kapoor
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place additional documents on record in a commercial suit by holding that reasonable cause for non-disclosure must be liberally construed and genuineness of documents is not to be examined at the leave stage.
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 is a mixed question of fact and law to be decided by the arbitrator, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Dharampal Panchal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the vehicle's permit and modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim in accordance with Supreme Court precedents, holding the insurance company liable.
Moon Light Propbuild Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Horizon Crest India Real Estate & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that directors not party to arbitration cannot be compelled to disclose assets without proper amendment of pleadings and opportunity to be heard, and excised such directions while allowing liberty to amend.
Saptagiri Restaurant Private Limited v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Airports Authority of India's cancellation of a tender after the petitioner emerged as the highest bidder, holding that the authority's commercial discretion and administrative reasons justified the cancellation absent arbitrariness or mala fide.
M/S G.D. BUILDERS v. M/S KLJ DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that limitation and other defenses should be decided by the arbitrator, not at the appointment stage.
Sunil Kumar Pandey and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not maintainable when effective alternate remedies exist and have been availed, despite insolvency moratorium and arbitration proceedings.
Anil Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that the prima facie evidence and stage of trial do not warrant bail despite the accused's medical condition.
Bimal Kothari v. Assistant Commissioner (DSGST) & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of GST registration due to non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements under Rule 25 of the Central GST Rules, 2017.
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 objections are to be decided by the arbitrator unless claims are clearly time-barred.