Delhi High Court
36,653 judgments
College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court upheld NCTE's withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. institution for failing to meet mandatory built-up area norms, holding that inspection is discretionary and leased or temporary structures cannot be counted.
Kuttamparampath Sudha Nair v. Managing Committee Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar
Delhi High Court held that private unaided recognized schools are statutorily bound under Section 10(1) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 to pay salaries and benefits as per the 7th Central Pay Commission at par with government employees, rejecting financial hardship as a defense.
Uttrakhand Transport Corporation v. Anandi Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing compensation due to contributory negligence and increasing future prospects to 50%, fixing the total compensation at Rs.40,00,000/- with detailed disbursement directions.
Rahees Ahmed v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. to grant electricity connection to the petitioner for a third-floor dwelling within permissible building height limits under amended DERC regulations without requiring a fire clearance certificate.
M/S WAVE HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner to avail a loan by creating a second charge on a property attached under the PMLA, in absence of a functional Appellate Tribunal, safeguarding the ED's attachment rights.
Dharmendra Kumar Aggarwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs government and manufacturer to ensure immediate availability and equitable distribution of the essential COVID-19 drug Tocilizumab, emphasizing the State's duty under Article 21 and statutory patent flexibilities during the pandemic.
Natasha Narwal & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed enhanced tele-calling, vaccination, and e-mulaqaat facilities for undertrial prisoners in Tihar Jail during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing humane treatment and health safeguards.
Mrs. Deepak Kaur v. S. Hari Simran Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint in a partition suit to increase the plaintiff's share based on the Supreme Court's recognition of daughters as coparceners under the Hindu Succession Act, holding that shares can be amended before final decree.
Maninder Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Maninder Singh in a corporate fraud case, holding that absence of new incriminating material and no risk of tampering justified bail despite serious economic offence allegations.
Milen Ivanov Davranski v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a fugitive criminal cannot be discharged under Section 24 of the Extradition Act if pending criminal cases exist in India under Section 31(1)(d), but may be released on bail subject to conditions imposed by competent courts.
R. P. Khosla v. Anand Mohan Mishra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court recalled its earlier judgment declining to entertain a perjury petition under Section 340 Cr.P.C. after the related company petition before the NCLT was withdrawn, allowing the petition to be considered afresh.
Raj Kaur v. Mitleh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld concurrent findings that Respondent No. 1 had better title and ownership of the suit property, dismissed the appellant's appeal and applications for additional evidence, and clarified that only registered sale deeds confer title, while agreements to sell and power of attorney do not.
Dr Umang Litoriya & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recognized and equivalent CPS Mumbai diplomas entitle candidates to appear for the DNB-PDCET 2021 examination, setting aside the embargo imposed by the NBE pending government confirmation of equivalence.
BANGA ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD. v. JAGMOHAN SINGH
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement embedded in a sale agreement rendered void by a continuing Family Court stay order is unenforceable, and thus refused to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
Judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court on an appeal filed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. against the Union of India and others on 4th May 2021.
Dr Umang Litoriya & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that certain CPS Mumbai diplomas are recognized and equivalent to NMC diplomas, entitling holders to appear in the DNB-PDCET 2021 examination, and struck down the embargo barring their eligibility.
Jasbir Kaur Sohal v. FL.LT. Gurcharan Singh Sohal
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for recovery of possession but set aside mesne profits subject to the appellant delivering vacant possession by a stipulated date, emphasizing the Family Courts Act’s mandate for settlement even after judgment is reserved.
Rajesh Pratap Kanchan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's dismissal of a petition challenging adverse entries in an officer's ACR, holding that integrity grading requires sufficient observation and exoneration from charges does not invalidate independent performance assessments.