Delhi High Court
35,876 judgments
Birmati v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking family pension after nearly 28 years of delay, holding that unexplained delay and laches bar relief even under constitutional writ jurisdiction.
State v. Akshay Dagar Alias Shakti
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to an accused in a murder case, emphasizing the need to consider absconding status, witness threats, and the gravity of the offence before granting bail in heinous crimes.
HI-TECH GEOSYNTHETICS PVT. LTD. v. SHUBH CONSTRUCTIONS CO.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to admit delayed documents and evidence for just adjudication, emphasizing that procedural delays should not bar relevant evidence if valid reasons exist.
ZED LIFESTYLE PVT LTD v. HARDIK MUKESHBHAI PANSHERIYA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining defendants from using the "BEARDO" mark across all goods, holding that a registered trademark proprietor can seek relief against another registered proprietor's mark if invalidity is pleaded and the use takes unfair advantage or is detrimental under Section 29(4) of the Trade Marks Act.
Hindustan Cleanenergy Ltd. v. MAIF Investments India 2 PTE Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining respondents from alienating litigation securities pending arbitration, holding that Indian courts can grant interim relief even in foreign seated arbitrations under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act.
IMPERIAL PROMOTERS PVT. LTD. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the order refusing interim relief in a land demarcation dispute, holding that the appellant must pursue statutory remedies and that respondents' undertaking not to interfere pending appeal sufficed.
M/S SUBWAY SYSTEMS INDIA PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of locus standi and allowed deletion of the petitioner from NAPA proceedings as it was not found guilty of profiteering.
S.E.D. College of Pharmacy v. Pharmacy Council of India
The Delhi High Court issued notice and adjourned petitions challenging PCI circulars imposing a moratorium on new pharmacy colleges pending judgment in connected matters.
Vinod Kumar v. Staff Selection Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing consideration of a departmental candidate for SI appointment under relaxed eligibility norms despite his initial application under the open category before corrigendum issuance.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. v. SANJAY KUMAR TYAGI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's writ petition, upholding the Tribunal's order setting aside the appellate authority's direction for a de novo inquiry after the respondent had already suffered punishment and been compulsorily retired.
Ishu v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of the petitioner accused of extortion and threats in a honey trap case, citing the serious nature of allegations, evasion of arrest, and nascent stage of investigation.
Nirmala Devi v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioners accused of sexual assault and related offences in a family property dispute, holding custodial interrogation unnecessary as they cooperated with the investigation.
Vinod Kumar Gupta v. SDM(HQ) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of an alternative plot allotment application due to non-submission of documents, directing reconsideration after allowing the petitioner to produce a certified sale deed and granting a personal hearing.
Narender Kumar Ruria v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging adverse service assessments and disciplinary displeasures, holding that judicial review of such matters is limited and the disciplinary actions were fair and justified.
Asif Hakim Adil v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to apply afresh for an OCI card after cancellation based on undisclosed adverse reports, emphasizing procedural fairness and fresh consideration by authorities.
Dr. MS Alka Agarwal & Anr. v. Shrinarinder Singh Bhandari
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an order permitting repair work on a property with conditions ensuring no prejudice to pending civil suit rights.
India Awake for Transparency v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw miscellaneous applications filed in a writ petition, dismissing them as withdrawn to enable pursuit of other legal remedies.
Vishwakarma Jan Sudhar Samiti RWA Block D-1, Jaitpur Extension-II v. Union of India through Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed authorities to decide the petitioner's pending representation for inclusion of land within Jaitpur Extension Part II by a speaking order after a personal hearing, within four months.
PLANET ADVERTISING PVT. LTD. v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of a contract for cycle shelters, directing the municipal authority to reconsider the matter after evaluating digital usage data and providing a fair hearing.
Srajit Gaur v. Ministry of Commerce and Industries & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld FDDI's cancellation of its entrance test due to Covid-19, ruling that academic admission decisions taken by competent authorities under exceptional circumstances are not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.