Delhi High Court
74,231 judgments
Komal Rastogi v. Directoral General Central Reserve Police Force
The Delhi High Court upheld the medical unfitness finding of bilateral ptosis by the CRPF Review Medical Examination board, dismissing the petition seeking fresh examination and appointment.
Rahul Bhardwaj & Anr. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that policy formulation on environmental protection is the exclusive domain of the executive and refused to direct the government to frame a 'one person one tree' policy, dismissing the PIL while allowing petitioners to make representations.
Akhilesh Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide the petitioners' promotion-related cadre review representation within three months, emphasizing timely administrative action without adjudicating on merits.
EGIS India Consulting Engineers Private Limited v. Pawan Hans Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrator's refusal to stay a termination notice under a determinable contract, clarifying that disputing termination within 45 days and arbitration does not prevent termination pending arbitral award.
Gaurav Dalal v. Union of India, Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the medical disqualification of a CAPFs recruitment candidate on the ground of 'undescended testis', holding that the term includes absent testis and that the relevant medical guidelines are constitutionally valid.
M/S. KRISHNA FASHION v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that provisional attachment and blocking under CGST Rules lapse after one year unless extended, directing de-freezing of petitioner’s bank account and Electronic Credit Ledger where no fresh proceedings justified continuation.
NJ BIKES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. SUZUKI MOTORYCYCLE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing appointment of a sole arbitrator and issued procedural directions for arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, while dismissing the interim application.
Kashi Ram Yadav v. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidhyalaya Sangthan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of the petitioner's appointment offer due to failure to join within extended deadlines despite COVID-19 accommodations.
Sh. Harnam Dass Luthra v. Usha Chauhan
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(b) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding that the tenant had sublet the premises without landlord's consent, and refused to interfere under Article 227.
Sanser Pal Singh v. Delhi Court and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition styled as a Public Interest Litigation for directions on summons and warrants under Section 138 NI Act, holding that PILs must be bona fide and not motivated by personal interest or publicity.
BRIG SK GUPTA RETD MR04965-P v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings and related coercive orders under the Army Act, holding that the petitioner cannot pursue parallel remedies before the High Court and Armed Forces Tribunal.
J.S. Arora v. D.V.C. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a probationary Director in DVC under Regulation 12 of the 1957 Regulations, holding that termination without prior notice or written warning is valid if based on fair assessment, and that Union Government Office Memorandum guidelines do not bind autonomous bodies like DVC.
Mohd. Shoaib @ Chutwa v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused in a riot-related murder case, holding that mere presence in an unlawful assembly without specific overt acts is insufficient to deny bail, especially after prolonged pre-trial detention violating constitutional rights.
DLF LIMITED v. M/S RANUTROL INDUSTRIES PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from defective goods supplied under a contract containing an arbitration clause.
Mohd Suleman v. NDMC & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a writ petition seeking allotment of an alternative shop after a 46-year delay, holding that delay and laches barred the claim and repeated representations did not extend limitation.
Envirad Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. NTPC Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause granting exclusive appointment rights to one party is unenforceable and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure impartial dispute resolution.
Usha @ Durgawati Devi v. Dilip Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction and rent liability, holding that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 does not permit reappreciation of evidence where findings are supported by evidence.
Parvez v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused in communal riot murder case, emphasizing the need for clear evidence under Section 149 IPC and balancing prolonged custody against personal liberty.
Ganesh Singhal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of alleged illegal encroachments on government land but directed authorities to consider the grievances as a representation and act in accordance with law.
M/S Toasha Agencies and Anr. v. Siddhant Choudhary and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of interim injunction over the trade name 'TOASHA', holding that the appellants failed to establish a prima facie right amid pending rectification proceedings and that balance of convenience favored the respondents.