Delhi High Court
74,644 judgments
Bhanu Pratap Singh Tanwar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a Central Administrative Tribunal order for procedural irregularity where one bench heard the matter and another furnished reasons, remitting the case for de novo hearing.
NANDI GAS DISTRIBUTORS v. OM PARKASH
The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Court order closing the Management's right to cross-examine due to procedural irregularities in hearing mode, emphasizing the fundamental right to fair hearing.
Sheetal v. Panna Dai School of Nursing
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the bifurcation of SC reserved seats between Delhi and outside Delhi candidates, holding that academic authorities’ interpretation of eligibility and reservation criteria will not be interfered with absent manifest arbitrariness.
Sony India Pvt Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Assessing Officer to decide the petitioner’s rectification application in accordance with binding precedents and stayed recovery of the disputed tax demand pending such decision.
Labour Law Association v. The District Judge In Charge Rouse Avenue Court Complex New Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the District Judge to consider and decide the petitioner's grievances regarding essential facilities for labour lawyers at the Rouse Avenue Court Complex expeditiously, disposing of the PIL with liberty for further recourse.
Kailash Chand Gupta (HUF) v. M/S Telu Ram Amar Chand & Co
The Delhi High Court held that statements under Order X CPC are not admissions for summary judgment under Order XII Rule 6 CPC and directed the Trial Court to decide on the nature of transactions and effect of TDS certificates at the final stage.
Sant Ram v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to treat the petitioner’s writ petition as a representation and decide the pay fixation claim by a reasoned order within six weeks without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Eldyne Electro System Pvt Ltd. and Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a delisting order for non-issuance of mandatory show cause notice, affirming jurisdiction and principles of natural justice under administrative law.
Mohd. Haris Usmani v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed the order declaring the petitioner an absconder under Section 82 Cr.P.C. due to non-application of mind and procedural irregularities amid COVID-19 lockdown constraints.
The Indian Veterinary Association v. Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the Registrar of Societies lacks power to cancel society registrations once granted under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and such disputes must be resolved through civil courts.
Harichand v. Rama Arjun Retails Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of leave to defend in a recovery suit due to lack of substantial defence, but reduced the awarded interest from 24% to 7% per annum.
Sunil Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to reconsider pay fixation dates for petitioners promoted to Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) rank, holding that administrative delays should not prejudice their monetary benefits.
Global Fashion UK Limited v. Global Fabric Group & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's grant of unconditional leave to defend under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that a plausible but improbable defence with admitted liability does not warrant leave without deposit of the admitted amount.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld its jurisdiction to consolidate disputes concerning Kalkaji Mandir, dismissed the review petition, and directed removal of unauthorized encroachments with appointment of an Administrator to restore proper temple administration and civic amenities.
Jyoti Rachhoya v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for FIR registration, holding that the petitioner must first avail alternative remedy under Section 156(3) CrPC before approaching the High Court.
EXPHAR S.A. & ANR. v. ATLANTA BIOLOGICAL PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against the defendant for trademark infringement while the plaintiffs relinquished claims for damages and costs, leaving the well-known trademark issue open for future proceedings.
Neeta Bhardwaj v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld its jurisdiction to consolidate and resolve disputes over Kalkaji Mandir management, dismissed the review petition, and directed removal of unauthorized encroachments and provision of civic amenities.
Neeta Bhardwaj v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld its jurisdiction to consolidate disputes relating to Kalkaji Mandir, dismissed a review petition challenging its authority, and directed removal of unauthorized encroachments with continued administration by a Court-appointed Administrator.
Mohd. Suleman v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking direction to allot an alternative shop after a 46-year delay, holding that gross delay and laches bar judicial relief.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt. Sunita Sethi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's award of 9% per annum interest on compensation in a motor accident claim, dismissing the insurer's appeal to reduce it to 6%.