Delhi High Court
72,805 judgments
Manoj Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a CRPF constable for alleged failure to promptly report his arrest, holding that the delay was not mala fide and reinstated him with service benefits but without back pay.
Yashpal Sinshmar v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a petitioner accused of illegally exporting commercial quantities of scheduled psychotropic substances without valid authorization, affirming that the entire weight of seized substances must be considered for NDPS offences and emphasizing strict compliance with export licensing requirements.
The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. v. Avtar Krishan Bhat
The Delhi High Court held that a civil suit challenging termination of a managerial employee and seeking declaration and damages is maintainable where the Industrial Disputes Act does not apply, and dismissed the bank's plea to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Palwinder Kumar Kwatra v. Canara Bank
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition to condone a one-day delay in payment of auction sale balance during the Covid-19 pandemic, quashing forfeiture of earnest money and directing payment with interest.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court directed compliance with water supply and redevelopment orders for Kalkaji Mandir, continued interim reliefs, and mandated financial accountability and rehabilitation considerations.
Nisha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh independent medical examination to resolve conflicting reports on the petitioner's medical fitness for police recruitment, making the new report final and binding.
DS BHANDARI v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh disciplinary enquiry with a four-month timeframe, allowing additional evidence and cross-examination, emphasizing adherence to natural justice principles.
Sivakumar Mathada v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the grant of pro-rata pension to an Air Force veteran, rejecting the denial based on non-furnishing of a No Objection Certificate and relying on established precedent.
Siddhi Margarine Specialties Ltd & Anr. v. Zydus Wellness Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against ex parte injunctions restraining use of the trademark 'NUTDELIGHT', directing expeditious trial court disposal without commenting on merits.
Mohan Investments and Properties Private Limited v. Sai Aaina Farms Private Limited and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the respondents' challenge to its territorial jurisdiction in execution proceedings of an arbitral award due to non-compliance with asset disclosure directions and upheld the Court's jurisdiction based on the Settlement Agreement and available asset evidence.
Dr. Sanjiv Bansal v. Dr. Manish Bansal
The Delhi High Court held that a suit seeking injunction and damages for defamatory pleadings is maintainable, but a prayer to withdraw allegations in another suit is an abuse of process and struck out accordingly.
Mohd. Islam v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's application for release of a recovered stolen vehicle with tampered engine and chassis numbers, subject to indemnity bond and undertaking, balancing ownership rights and trial interests.
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. v. VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO. LTD. & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' review petition challenging the order directing production of third-party agreements, reaffirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction under Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC.
DR VISHAL DAHIYA AND ORS v. THE MEDICAL COUNSELLING COMMITTEE MCC & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Counselling Committee's application of the Central OBC list for reservation in Central Institutes' institutional seats, dismissing the petitioners' claim of impermissible last-minute policy change.
Praveen v. The Registrar General, Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of candidature due to non-production of original Experience Certificate, refusing to reopen a completed recruitment process under Article 226.
Union of India v. Rama Shankar Prasad
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal’s order on IFoS cadre allocation for failing to consider the Supreme Court’s modification and remitted the matter for fresh adjudication on merits.
Johrina Begum v. Sukhbir Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of objections to eviction execution, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 cannot be used to re-examine unchallenged eviction orders under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Rajinder Pershad & Anr. v. Ram Niwas (Deceased) Thr Lrs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that a bona fide oral family settlement recording partition does not require registration and dismissed the appeal seeking partition and injunction.
INDIAN HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED v. SOWIL LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that micro and small enterprises are entitled to claim interest under Section 16 of the MSMED Act on delayed payments even if arbitration is not initiated under Section 18 of the Act, as the MSMED Act provisions override the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
Zostel Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. Oravel Stays Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act is available post-arbitral award to safeguard enforceable rights, restraining Oravel from actions frustrating Zostel's entitlement to specific performance under a binding Term Sheet.