Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
K.S. Dhingra v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that pension revision under Rule 70 is permissible for clerical errors, rejected classification of petitioner’s service as foreign service, and remanded pension fixation and recovery issues for further consideration.
Mahender Swami v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Bail was denied to the accused in a serious gang rape and kidnapping case where the victim made specific allegations, and inconsistencies in her testimony were insufficient to grant bail at the preliminary stage.
Krishan Kumar Singh v. TUI India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an employer may validly terminate employment without cause if contractually permitted, refusing to stay termination but allowing limited reliefs regarding company property and data.
Pradeep Rai v. State of NCT of Delhi; Aman Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a murder case, emphasizing that witness credibility is to be tested at trial and bail may be granted when custody is prolonged and trial delayed.
Satbir Singh and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.
Nutrica Pusti Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Morepen Laboratories Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining ex-employees from using deceptively similar pharmaceutical trademarks, emphasizing the heavier burden on ex-employees to prove bona fide adoption and rejecting arguments based on product differences and generic terms.
Anupam Kumar v. Director General, Border Security Force & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an adverse ACR grading and denial of promotion benefits on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, affirming that writ remedies must be sought within a reasonable time.
Balwinder Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claim for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents.
Kailash Chandra & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Dhirender Gaba v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a director accused of cheating and criminal breach of trust in a real estate project, emphasizing the seriousness of allegations and the accused's failure to cooperate with investigation.
Pawan Kumar Jain & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between parties and allowed release of deposited funds.
Yash Rattan & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order applying the Supreme Court's overruling of N.R. Parmar, holding that seniority of direct recruits is fixed from actual appointment date, dismissing petitioners' challenge to seniority list.
GP Capt. Atul Jain v. National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
The Delhi High Court upheld the NCLAT’s procedural directions requiring filing and exchange of written submissions and judgments, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to these directions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Fahed Ahmed Khan v. National Board of Examination
The Delhi High Court held that the NBE must exercise discretion and consider merits before refusing rejoining of DNB training for unauthorized absence, allowing the petitioner to resume training after prolonged absence due to genuine medical emergency.
GD Geeta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a CISF member charged in a departmental inquiry is entitled to defence assistance by another member of the force but videography of inquiry proceedings is not mandated under existing rules or Supreme Court directives.
Vijay Jyoti Bakshi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal restraining deduction of rent from her salary pending suit disposal, holding that licence termination without reason cannot be arbitrary or discriminatory.
SPML Infra Ltd. v. NTPC Limited
The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie satisfaction of the existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving disputes over the validity of a Settlement Agreement and other preliminary issues to the Arbitral Tribunal.
Bhim Singh v. AGM State Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed the petitioner as legal guardian of his incapacitated nephew to operate his bank account for monthly medical expenses, applying guidelines for guardianship of comatose persons and imposing safeguards against misuse.
M/S High Command v. The Special Secretary (Home) & Anr.
Delhi High Court condoned delay in renewal of private security agency license beyond COVID-19 advisory period and directed authorities to consider renewal application on merits.
Jagmohan Singh and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking postponement of DSGMC elections during a Covid-19 surge, holding that election scheduling is a policy matter and courts will not interfere once the process has commenced with safety guidelines in place.