Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of a tender due to confirmed debarment of the petitioner, directed issuance of a comprehensive show cause notice before blacklisting, and allowed the fresh tender process to proceed.
Sh Awaneesh Chandra Jha v. Anil Prasad Nanda
The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff's right to withdraw a suit is not absolute and refused withdrawal where prima facie fraud and collusion were alleged, allowing impleadment of a third party to protect judicial integrity.
Kavita Devi v. Roshini Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction allowing the mother-in-law access to the family property except two rooms possessed by the daughter-in-law, and dismissed contempt proceedings for lack of wilful disobedience.
Amrik Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the trial court's refusal to grant probate of a suspiciously executed 2011 Will, affirming the requirement of independent attesting witnesses and clear proof of due execution.
Ramjan alias Pagla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for gang rape and robbery, ruling that dock identification without prior Test Identification Parade is reliable when witnesses had sufficient opportunity to observe the accused.
Smt Shiksha v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the widow of a dismissed government servant is entitled to compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, considering her husband's 24 years of service and her distressed economic condition.
Lalit Kumar Kain Commandant v. Director General & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed BSF to create sanctioned posts for DIG and IG in the Engineering Cadre and consider the petitioner’s promotion to DIG (Works), emphasizing compliance with MHA orders restricting technical powers to qualified technical officers.
Armtech (India) Limited v. GAIL (India) Limited
Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award on retention money due to lack of reconciliation but upheld other findings on contract delay, termination, and penalty claims under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. VANDNA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, holding that the deceased's death was caused by a road accident due to rash and negligent driving, thereby affirming the award of compensation.
Writer Business Services Pvt Ltd v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging bid rejection for non-submission of original EMD, emphasizing mandatory tender conditions and the discretionary nature of writ jurisdiction in cases of delay and third-party rights.
Stephen v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of two appellants for heroin possession under the NDPS Act while acquitting a third, clarifying that confessional statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible as confessions but can be used to the extent they lead to discovery of facts, and emphasizing compliance with Section 52A sample drawing procedures.
Rajeev Jain and Ors. v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that deputed officers were lawfully entitled to bonus paid by Everest Bank under the Technical Service Agreement and Nepalese laws, quashing recovery and disciplinary notices issued by Punjab National Bank.
Kulamani Biswal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary authority's order for a de novo inquiry against a retired NTPC official, holding that continuation of proceedings post-retirement and fresh inquiry based on new evidence are valid under the CDA Rules.
Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a salary revision notification for the Delhi Minorities Commission Chairperson operates prospectively and denied retrospective salary benefits for the petitioner, dismissing the writ petition.
Armtech (India) Limited v. GAIL (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld most of the arbitral award in a contract dispute between Armtech and GAIL but set aside the award relating to retention money due to lack of clarity, allowing fresh arbitration on that issue.
Birender Prasad v. Tejinder Pal Setia
The High Court set aside an interim injunction restraining the appellant from interfering with property possession due to lack of prima facie evidence of agreement, payment, and possession by the respondent.
Kinri Dhir v. Veer Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the dismissal of a contempt petition relating to maintenance and accommodation, affirming the limited scope of review and compliance by the respondent.
Dhruv Tewari v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court held that a detentive Look Out Circular cannot be issued against a person not accused of a cognizable offence, especially a minor, and modified the LOC against the petitioner to an intimative one, preventing his detention at airports.
Johnson Jacob v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal charges against a Delhi Police Sub Inspector after his exoneration on merits in departmental enquiry and upheld ACB's jurisdiction to investigate Delhi Police officers.
Shiv Lingam v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of bail granted by a subordinate court in a life-imprisonment case due to concealment of pending bail applications before higher courts, emphasizing judicial discipline in bail proceedings.