Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Jagmeet Kaur Babbar and Ors. v. Eurocopter Group & Others
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant a final opportunity to record evidence of a foreign-based witness via video conferencing, setting procedural directions and emphasizing fair trial rights.
Rajeev Pal v. Union of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order of the Central Administrative Tribunal dismissing a PWD reservation claim, directing fresh adjudication and staying the filling of the reserved vacancy pending decision.
Karan Tomar v. Insurance Ombudsman & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a cryptic Insurance Ombudsman order and directed the Ombudsman to pass a reasoned Award resolving the petitioner’s health insurance claim and policy renewal dispute within four weeks.
Kanta Prasad Gautam v. Shanti Alias Sarita
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition filed after a 12-year delay for alleged non-compliance with an undertaking to jointly quash criminal proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of prompt action in contempt matters.
CARS 24 FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. DEEPAK KUMAR PROPRIETOR OF M/S GOLDEN EAGLE AND ANR
The Delhi High Court appointed a common arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve disputes arising from Credit Facility Agreements containing valid arbitration clauses where respondents failed to appear.
Harshpal Singh Negi v. St. Marys School Safdarjung Enclave
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging termination under the Delhi School Education Act is maintainable but exercise of writ jurisdiction is discretionary and the petitioner may choose to approach either the writ court or the Delhi School Tribunal.
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of State Policy Guidelines requiring minimum admission thresholds for increase in intake, dismissing the petitioner’s claim to increase seats solely on AICTE approval without requisite State NOC.
Mrs. C v. The Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed medical termination of pregnancy at 22 weeks for a deserted woman under Rule 3B(c) of the MTP Rules, recognizing changed material circumstances and mental health risks as grounds beyond the statutory gestational limit.
Anthony Watts v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Indian High Commission in London’s refusal to issue a No Objection Certificate for repatriation of mortal remains of a person of Indian origin without an OCI card was arbitrary and directed issuance of the NOC, emphasizing uniformity and humanitarian considerations under Article 14.
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba v. Tosiba Appliances Co.
The Delhi High Court upheld Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba’s trademark rights against Tosiba Appliances Co., finding infringement by the deceptively similar mark “TOSIBA” and granting relief despite partial rectification of Plaintiff’s registrations.
Mohan Murti Shandilya v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for recovery of Rs. 2 crore from their NRE account, holding the transfer was authorized and not illegal under FERA or banking regulations.
Om Pal Singh v. Staff Selection Commission & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a CAPF candidate on medical grounds due to LASIK surgery, affirming that medical fitness must comply with Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines prohibiting any visual correction.
Ankur Kumar & Others v. Ginni Verma & Another
The Delhi High Court allowed tenants leave to defend an eviction petition on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that concealment of material facts and triable issues necessitate a trial.
Padamshree Creation Pvt Ltd v. Sheetal Sarees and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the dismissal of a suit due to a procedural defect in the company's authorization, applying the doctrine of ratification to uphold substantive rights.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Rajinder Singh @ Rajinder Singh Madan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition for leave to appeal against acquittal in a bribery case due to inadmissibility of electronic evidence and lack of direct proof of demand and acceptance of bribe.
Anish Dewan; Garima Verma; Ayush Dawar; Rushant Malhotra v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of the accused in a rape case, holding that the material on record did not raise grave suspicion to frame charges despite the prosecutrix's statement.
Narendra Prasad Rai v. Vice-Chairman, Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the disciplinary penalty imposed on the petitioner, holding that parity in punishment among co-delinquents must be maintained when conspiracy charges fail due to acquittal of co-conspirators.
Surender Kumar Sharma v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
An officer assigned current duty charge of a higher post without fulfilling eligibility criteria is not entitled to the higher Grade Pay or pay fixation benefits under Recruitment Rules.
Gangmei and Surbhi Bagra v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the employer cannot alter the service conditions of workmen to their prejudice during the pendency of industrial dispute proceedings under Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act, and directed maintenance of status quo.
Nikita Awasthi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging lawful police enquiry into allegations of forgery, holding that lawful investigation does not violate Article 21 rights.