Delhi High Court
95,726 judgments
Khalid Kamal Faruqi v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the post of Archivist is not equivalent to Deputy Librarian for pay scale or retirement age benefits, dismissing the petition challenging retirement at 60 years.
Poonam Malhotra v. Vishal Goel
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to independently hear and decide the petitioner’s application under Order VIII Rule 10(A)(3) CPC, emphasizing that rejection of one application does not automatically decide another.
Surinder Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of the LARSGESS Scheme as violative of Article 16, denying second chances or appointments to petitioners who failed the aptitude test, and dismissed their claims for relief.
Sh. Lakhan Singh v. M/S TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order denying liberty to file a fresh compensation claim under the Employees’ Compensation Act, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned orders and protecting employees’ statutory rights.
Manohar Talreja v. Mahesh Talreja
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal in a property dispute case in terms of a valid settlement agreement reached through mediation, leaving no issue for adjudication.
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. v. AKUMS DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED & ANR.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit and connected cancellation petition based on a settlement involving cessation of use, withdrawal of applications, and cancellation of registrations, leaving the well-known trademark claim open for future proceedings.
Seema & Ors. v. New India Assurance & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying minimum wages for income assessment and Supreme Court guidelines on future prospects and conventional heads, while upholding the interest rate awarded.
Ravindra Sharma & Anr v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation’s NOC for lift installation in a DDA group housing flat, holding that the consent and procedural requirements under the policy were met and no interference was warranted.
X v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that only Special Courts under POCSO have exclusive jurisdiction to quantify and award compensation to child sexual abuse survivors, mandating timely and adequate compensation with Legal Services Authorities limited to disbursal roles.
Prashant Garg v. Minions Venture Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging summons under Section 141 NI Act, holding that a director who signed a dishonoured cheque remains liable despite resignation if he continues to be involved in company affairs.
Mani Shankar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of four appellants for murder and robbery based on reliable injured eyewitness testimony corroborated by forensic and recovery evidence.
State v. Mewa Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a murder case, holding that the trial court's rejection of prosecution witnesses and circumstantial evidence was a plausible view not warranting interference.
Jai Narayan Prasad v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner's representation against premature transfer within three weeks and stayed the transfer order pending such decision.
Vijay Kumar v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for a seventh attempt at the licensing examination and holding that no vested right to earlier regulations existed.
Travellers Exchange Corporation Limited & Ors. v. Celebrities Management Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiffs’ plea of invalidity against the defendant’s trademark registrations is prima facie tenable, framing an issue under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act and allowing rectification proceedings to be initiated.
Ravi Rastogi v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner implicated in illegal leakage of confidential bank statements due to corroborative evidence and necessity of custodial interrogation to unravel conspiracy.
Mahalaxmi Dye India Pvt. Ltd v. Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax and Anr.
Delhi High Court upheld the reassessment notice and order under Sections 148A(b) and 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, dismissing the writ petition challenging escapement of income for AY 2014-15.
Mohan Prasad Upadhyay v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s claim for second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme in light of a Coordinate Bench precedent, allowing challenge to the final decision.
Asst Comdt Vedpal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representations seeking release from service and election permission within a reasonable time, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.