Delhi High Court
77,325 judgments
GOVT OF NCT OF DLEHI v. VANDANA GUPTA
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting age relaxation to Guest/Contract Teachers in Municipal Corporations, treating them at par with Directorate of Education employees for Assistant Teacher recruitment.
Annu Kumari v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a minimum marks cut-off for direct NIOS candidates seeking admission in Class XI Humanities is arbitrary and discriminatory when the candidate has studied requisite subjects, directing admission accordingly.
Tanya Mann v. Registrar, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of an OBC certificate due to procedural unfairness and systemic record-keeping failures, directing the GNCTD to reconsider the matter with due process.
Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the Claims Tribunal's compensation award of Rs. 21,73,600/- in a motor accident death claim, affirming the quantum as just and reasonable.
Rohit Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's refusal to grant interim stay of a discharge order based on fraud, emphasizing that such irreversible interim relief should not be granted pending final adjudication.
ANIL MEHRA v. ANJALI FOUNDATION
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to pursue claims in appropriate forums, dismissing the petition without expressing views on maintainability or arbitrability.
NSC Projects Pvt Ltd and Varaha Infra Ltd JV v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a joint venture's tender bid as technically non-responsive for failing to meet minimum technical capacity requirements despite rectifying a procedural payment shortfall, emphasizing limited judicial interference in technical evaluations.
Raaj Unocal Lubricants Limited v. Apple Energy Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court vacated an anti-suit injunction restraining US trademark infringement proceedings, holding that foreign trademark actions are not oppressive or vexatious to Indian proceedings given the territorial nature of trademark rights and principles of comity.
Sunil Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a step-father for sexual assault of his minor step-daughter under the POCSO Act based on credible child testimony and statutory presumption, dismissing the appeal.
J P Morgan India Private Limited v. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the procedural validity of the Adjudicating Authority's opinion to proceed with inquiry under FEMA, emphasizing the necessity of recording reasons under Rule 4(3) of the Adjudication Rules and dismissing the petition challenging the show cause notices against JP Morgan India Private Limited.
Abdul Qadir v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Others
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing police protection for a major woman who married by her free will, affirming the right to marry without harassment or violence.
MEP SANJOSE MAHUVA KAGAVADAR ROAD PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that findings on Section 9 applications are prima facie and not binding if arbitration is initiated, and directed fair consideration of conciliation requests.
Vivek Sheel Aggarwal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking judicial intervention to modify COVID-19 treatment protocols, holding that such expert-driven medical decisions are beyond judicial competence.
Aashish Chandra Tiwary v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR under Section 376 IPC after the parties reconciled and married, holding that no useful purpose would be served by continuing prosecution.
A.K. Singh v. Armed Forces Tribunal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner, holding a civil post in the Armed Forces Tribunal, is amenable to the Administrative Tribunal's jurisdiction and dismissed the writ petition for non-exhaustion of the alternative remedy.
IIFL Finance Limited v. Praful Satra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a secured creditor's rights under a mortgage cannot be restrained in arbitration proceedings where the secured creditor is not a party, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under the personal guarantee deed.
Mohd. Mansoor v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused in a riot case, holding that identification was inconclusive and medical grounds warranted relief despite the serious charges.
Janta Associates and Co. Ltd. v. Indian Oil Foundation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that courts under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot grant final reliefs such as payment of admitted amounts or restrain invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, dismissing the appellant's appeal against the dismissal of their interim application.
Neelima Azhamchalil Moonnambeth v. Union of India & Anr.
The High Court held that delay in holding a promotion committee or notifying recruitment rules does not entitle an employee to retrospective seniority or deemed promotion when the post has been merged.
Maninder Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.