Delhi High Court
36,211 judgments
Manish Kumar Vikas v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's summary dismissal of a petition for use of unparliamentary language, allowing amendment and remanding for merits, while waiving imposed costs due to mitigating circumstances.
Lemon Tree Hotels Limited v. National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a faceless income tax assessment order for failure to grant a mandatory personal hearing and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
STCI Finance Limited v. Lt. Col. (Retd.) H.S. Bedi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 directing a bank official to testify and produce documents in ongoing arbitral proceedings.
PRAVIN ELECTRICALS PVT. LTD. v. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI AND COMPANY PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the commercial petition as withdrawn on the petitioner’s request to pursue other remedies, disposing of related applications.
M/S. K. Construction Company v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a Section 11 petition and referred the parties' disputes to arbitration under DIAC without expressing any opinion on merits or arbitrability.
Sh Arman Sindhu v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of the internship completion cut-off date for NEET-PG 2021, holding that judicial interference in such academic eligibility criteria fixed by competent authorities is impermissible absent manifest arbitrariness.
Bela Mathur v. M/S Tantra Designs Pvt Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that it has jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 despite a jurisdiction clause favoring Goa courts, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from the expired management agreement.
Prithu Jha v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a fake currency case, emphasizing non-recovery from him and completion of investigation as key factors.
R Velumani v. Union of India; Devendra Kumar Jangir v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension and arrears with interest to petitioners similarly placed as in prior judgments, preserving rights of appeal and further remedies.
Hashmat Singh Khurana v. M/s Tantra Designs Pvt Ltd.
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 despite a clause conferring jurisdiction on Goa courts for non-arbitration matters, and directed appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes.
Handeep Singh Kharbanda and Ors. v. M/S T.R.E. Institute of Hotel and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that KSOU's distance education programs outside Karnataka were unauthorized, denied degree issuance, but directed refund of fees to students who enrolled in good faith.
CDR. Kalesh Mohanan v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an Indian Navy officer accused of rape obtained by false promise of marriage, holding that consent under such false promise amounts to consent under misconception of fact and justifies denial of bail.
Subhash Gandhi v. Shanti Devi
The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant’s appeal against eviction for rent default, holding that tender by cheque is valid but tenant must deposit rent under Section 27 upon non-encashment, and granted protection under Section 14(2) after finding compliance with payment orders.
Amit Meharia v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of RTI requests seeking sensitive personal information related to matrimonial disputes and criminal complaints, emphasizing privacy protections and availability of alternate legal remedies.
M/S DUGGAR FIBER PVT LTD v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside a property tax assessment order passed without notice and hearing, directing fresh assessment after affording the petitioner an opportunity to be heard.
M/S OK PLAY INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S A P DISTRIBUTORS & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a Commercial Court cannot condone delay in filing a written statement beyond 120 days from service of summons and set aside the order allowing belated filing without a proper condonation application.
NK M. B. Bhanu Prakash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary punishments imposed on an army personnel, holding that the proceedings were fair and in accordance with natural justice.
Sukhbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to decide the petitioner's claim for pension and retiral benefits within eight weeks by passing a reasoned order after hearing him, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Kailash Kumari Sharma v. Kamla Devi through her Legal Heirs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a trial court must frame an issue and allow evidence on disputed service of summons before dismissing an application to set aside an ex parte decree under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC.
Master Akash Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory minimum age of 17 years for NEET eligibility, dismissing a petition seeking relaxation for an underage candidate and affirming deference to expert regulatory bodies in academic matters.