Delhi High Court
32,551 judgments
Rachit Malhotra v. One97 Communications Ltd
The Delhi High Court clarified that interlocutory observations do not bar the appellant from arguing that his rights under an ESOP scheme did not lapse, allowing the appeal and vacating the interim order.
Chhavi v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the University of Delhi's restriction limiting the number of papers in the Second Centenary Chance examination, holding that academic policy decisions are within the university's exclusive discretion and not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.
CLN ENERGY PVT. LTD. v. E ASHWA AUTOMOTIVE PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve disputes arising from a contract containing a valid arbitration clause after the respondent failed to cooperate.
Mainudeen v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for robbery with a deadly weapon and illegal possession of arms, rejecting challenges based on discrepancies in the victim’s statement and lack of documentary proof of ownership.
Harinder Singh Chawla v. Rupinder Nayar
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's appeal permitting production of the original Will only upon court direction and for forensic examination, balancing the need for evidence with procedural efficiency.
Rajesh Kumar Gupta v. CBSE
The High Court dismissed the writ petition for failure to exhaust the statutory appeal remedy and held that procedural orders complied with do not warrant judicial interference.
Yogesh Middha v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi (South) and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging illegal construction for lack of locus standi and absence of infringement of fundamental or legal rights, emphasizing that only affected parties or municipal authorities can seek such relief under Article 226.
M/S MM9 INTERNATIONAL v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside an order and notice under the Income Tax Act for failure to grant the mandatory minimum statutory time to the assessee, emphasizing compliance with procedural safeguards and natural justice.
Amit Gupta v. Directorate General of GST Intelligence Headquarters
The Delhi High Court held that reversal of Input Tax Credit in the electronic ledger is a valid mode of satisfying bail deposit conditions under the CGST Act and set aside the cancellation of bail on this ground.
Deepak Madan v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted transit anticipatory bail for 14 days to the petitioner apprehending arrest, subject to conditions ensuring cooperation with investigation, clarifying that the order is interim and without prejudice to trial.
Pradeep Kumar Chhabra v. Kumud Sharma@ Karun Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a suit based on title and ownership despite prior withdrawal of an eviction petition without liberty to file a fresh suit, holding the two proceedings involve distinct subject matters under Order XXIII Rule 1 CPC.
Raghav Yadav v. The State NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a sexual offence case involving a minor victim, holding that consent of a minor is legally invalid and contradictions in victim’s statements cannot be examined at the bail stage.
M/S Satish Chand Rajesh Kumar Pvt. Ltd. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual debarring order challenged during pending arbitration proceedings is not maintainable as a writ petition and must be adjudicated by the arbitral tribunal.
Vikash v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging medical boards' findings of unfitness for recruitment, holding that courts will not interfere with medical assessments absent manifest error.
Kaushal Kishor v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to participate in a fresh recruitment exercise despite cancellation of the earlier process, to prevent irreparable prejudice, without conferring any special equity.
V K Verma v. CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the framing of charges against V.K. Verma for criminal conspiracy and corruption in the CWG 2010 licensing case, holding that a prima facie case existed and no patent illegality warranted interference.
Sanjay Yadav v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging retendering of a parking site, holding no concluded contract existed and limited judicial review applies in tender matters under Article 226.
Sunil Gupta v. Indure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to refer contractual disputes to arbitration and appointed a sole arbitrator by consent of parties under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
T. N. Haokip v. Registrar, Co-operative Societies
The Delhi High Court held that the three-year residence proof requirement under the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 cannot be retrospectively applied to deny membership rights acquired before the Act's enforcement, directing membership clearance of the petitioner without this condition.
Pradeep Khandelwal v. Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside a Customs order for lack of notice to the petitioner, holding that natural justice requires prior notice and opportunity to participate in proceedings under Section 110(1D) of the Customs Act.