Delhi High Court

31,024 judgments

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Union Bank of India v. Mohd. Tasleem

17 Aug 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3130

Sheikh Anwar v. State

17 Aug 2022 · Anu Malhotra · 2022:DHC:3071

DIR.OF EDUCATION & ANR v. KALAWATI

17 Aug 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:3241

The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of illegal termination of a daily wage worker but modified reinstatement with back wages to monetary compensation, emphasizing that reinstatement is not automatic for daily wagers terminated without compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant illegal termination daily wage worker Section 25-F Industrial Disputes Act reinstatement

Ankit Yadav and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.

17 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3128-DB

The court held that candidates completing Apprenticeship training after the advertisement's cut-off date are ineligible, but directed respondents to consider representations for unfilled vacancies or fresh exams.

administrative appeal_dismissed Apprenticeship Certificate cut-off date eligibility advertisement conditions

Lohiya v. The State

17 Aug 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:3074

The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's order directing FIR registration despite a preliminary police report, affirming the mandatory nature of FIR registration under Section 154 Cr.P.C. and limiting High Court interference under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to rare cases.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC FIR registration Section 154 CrPC Section 156(3) CrPC

Puri Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. Shailesh Gupta & Ors.

17 Aug 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:3263

The Delhi High Court quashed NCDRC orders allowing amendment of a class action consumer complaint without prior notice to all persons represented, holding such notice mandatory under Order I Rule 8 CPC as applied to consumer disputes.

consumer_protection appeal_allowed Significant Consumer Protection Act, 1986 class action complaint Order I Rule 8 CPC representative suit

Anshu Raizada v. M/S Roca Bathroom Products Private Limited & Ors.

17 Aug 2022 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2022:DHC:3124

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the cause of action for wrongful termination did not arise within Delhi's jurisdiction, justifying the plaint's return for lack of territorial jurisdiction.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant territorial jurisdiction cause of action Order 7 Rule 10 CPC Section 20(c) CPC

Ramesh Kumar Mathur v. Kamlesh Dhingra & Ors.

17 Aug 2022 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2022:DHC:3129

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a Section 340 Cr.P.C. application to the court where the related civil suit is pending for judicial convenience.

civil appeal_allowed Section 24 CPC Section 340 CrPC transfer of case judicial convenience

M/S APEX TRADERS v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL TAXES, GST DELHI, (NORTH)

17 Aug 2022 · Rajiv Shakdher; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2022:DHC:3127-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a provisional attachment order due to perjury by the affiant and directed initiation of criminal proceedings against him.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant provisional attachment order GST writ petition perjury

State of West Bengal v. Alankrita Pandey

17 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3245-DB

The Delhi High Court held that refusal of inter-cadre transfer of an IAS officer on grounds of marriage without cogent reasons violates her right to family life under Article 21 and directed the State of West Bengal to release her to join the Bihar cadre.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant inter-cadre transfer IAS officer No Objection Certificate right to family life

D.T.C. v. Phool Singh

17 Aug 2022 · Gaurang Kanth · 2022:DHC:3239

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a domestic enquiry relying on hearsay evidence from checking officials and set aside the Labour Court's order reinstating a conductor dismissed for misconduct.

labor appeal_allowed Significant domestic enquiry principles of natural justice hearsay evidence non-examination of witnesses

Puja Ray v. Dhanraj

17 Aug 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:3154

The Delhi High Court held that transfer of immovable property cannot be effected solely by a court decree on settlement but requires a duly stamped and registered instrument under the Transfer of Property and Registration Acts.

civil petition_dismissed Significant transfer of immovable property court decree registered instrument settlement agreement

Flipkart Internet Private Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

17 Aug 2022 · Asha Menon · 2022:DHC:3072

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against Flipkart, holding that intermediaries complying with due diligence under Section 79 of the IT Act are protected from criminal liability absent a court order to remove infringing content.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Intermediary liability Section 79 IT Act Safe harbour protection Due diligence

Managing Director Axis Bank v. Presiding Officer Labour Court & Anr

17 Aug 2022 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2022:DHC:3158

The High Court set aside the Labour Court’s reinstatement order for a dismissed bank employee due to procedural lapses and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after deciding the fairness of the domestic enquiry as a preliminary issue.

labor remanded Significant domestic enquiry principles of natural justice industrial dispute dismissal

Vijay Laxmi Parik (Deceased) through her LR v. Jyoti Parshad & Ors.

17 Aug 2022 · C. Hari Shankar · 2022:DHC:3155

The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of eviction petitions pending for over two decades, emphasizing the duty of courts to prevent delay and uphold timely justice.

civil other Significant eviction petitions delay in justice adjournments right to property

STAR INDIA PVT. LTD. v. E-INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT INDIA PVT. LTD. & ORS.

17 Aug 2022 · Jyoti Singh · 2022:DHC:3549

The Delhi High Court decreed civil suits against defendants in terms of the plaint and settlement agreements, disposing of the matters after the underlying event had concluded and the plaintiff relinquished damages claims.

civil appeal_allowed injunction settlement agreement decree civil suit

State of West Bengal v. Alankrita Pandey

17 Aug 2022 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Tushar Rao Gedela · 2022:DHC:3244-DB

The Delhi High Court held that refusal of inter-cadre transfer of an IAS officer on marriage grounds without cogent reasons violates her right to family life under Article 21 and directed the State of West Bengal to grant the transfer.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant inter-cadre transfer IAS officer marriage grounds right to family life