Delhi High Court
31,024 judgments
DIR.OF EDUCATION & ANR v. KALAWATI
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.
Ankit Yadav and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.
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.
Lohiya v. The State
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.
Puri Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. Shailesh Gupta & Ors.
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.
Anshu Raizada v. M/S Roca Bathroom Products Private Limited & Ors.
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.
Ramesh Kumar Mathur v. Kamlesh Dhingra & Ors.
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.
M/S APEX TRADERS v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL TAXES, GST DELHI, (NORTH)
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.
State of West Bengal v. Alankrita Pandey
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.
D.T.C. v. Phool Singh
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.
Puja Ray v. Dhanraj
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.
Flipkart Internet Private Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
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.
Managing Director Axis Bank v. Presiding Officer Labour Court & Anr
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.
Vijay Laxmi Parik (Deceased) through her LR v. Jyoti Parshad & Ors.
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.
STAR INDIA PVT. LTD. v. E-INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT INDIA PVT. LTD. & ORS.
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.
State of West Bengal v. Alankrita Pandey
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.