Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Shripal Bhati & Anr. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of deputation appointment and absorption of an employee into NOIDA service under the relevant service regulations and statutory provisions, dismissing the appellants' challenge to the promotion and appointment process.
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The court upheld interim possession and protection rights under the Domestic Violence Act and directed enforcement of property settlement and maintenance under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.
APEX BUILDSYS LTD. v. VADERA INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS
The Delhi High Court held that it can extend an arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration Act even after expiry, rejecting objections based on abandonment, delay, jurisdiction, and liquidation bar.
Purshottam Chopra v. State (NCT of Delhi Government)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC based on reliable dying declarations despite procedural lapses, affirming their admissibility and evidentiary value.
Purshottam Chopra v. State (NCT of Delhi Government)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder based on reliable dying declarations and corroborative evidence, affirming that such declarations can be sole basis for conviction if credible.
INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC v. PARLE PRODUCT PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that without a prima facie tenable plea challenging the validity of a defendant's registered trademark, a plaintiff cannot invoke Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act to stay infringement proceedings or seek rectification.
M/S AALOKIK ENTERPRISES PVT LTD v. M/S GYAN INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to resolve lease-related disputes, holding that only the respondent company, not its directors, is a proper party to the arbitration petition.
Mst. Lakshya v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS category student allotted a seat through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots, affirming the student’s right to free education under the RTE Act.
Raj Bahadur v. Union of India and Ors.
The High Court held that retrospective promotion granted as per Tribunal directions precludes further interference under Article 226, and new promotion grievances must be raised before the Tribunal.
Shivaji Chauhan v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to finalize the long-pending Recruitment Rules for the post of ACP (Programmer) within six months, addressing the petitioner’s grievance of delayed promotion and benefits.
Sanjeev Kapoor v. NTPC Ltd. and Anr.
Delhi High Court upheld NTPC's inter-region transfer of a workman employee, ruling it lawful and not malafide despite challenges on cadre change and whistleblower retaliation grounds.
Dr. Ritu Singh v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an ad-hoc Assistant Professor on grounds of unsatisfactory performance and held that issuing a fresh advertisement to fill the post was lawful and did not violate natural justice.
Dayanand Pal v. Mr. Dharmender Kumar Bhati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Sections 14(1)(a) and 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing continuation of arbitration proceedings from the stage of recusal.
Dr Prasuna Chiluka v. National Board of Examinations & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed NBEMS’s cancellation of a doctor’s DrNB candidature for excess leave, holding that cancellation must be based on grounds stated in the order and that FAQs cannot impose binding liabilities beyond the Leave Rules.
M/S GARG ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to refer disputes under a railway contract to arbitration, emphasizing a pragmatic approach over procedural technicalities and rejecting the respondent’s plea of accord and satisfaction as a merits issue.
Rahul Kumar Upadhyay v. National Board of Examination
The Delhi High Court held that a PwD candidate under horizontal reservation must meet fixed qualifying marks without relaxation unless exceptional circumstances exist, dismissing the petition challenging cut-off marks and reservation application.
Nilkanth Das v. CBSE
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking correction of CBSE internal assessment marks, holding that CBSE Circulars prohibit any post-upload revision of marks, thereby upholding the finality of declared examination results.
X v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted without serving notice and hearing the victim under the SC & ST Act, emphasizing mandatory compliance with victim's rights in bail proceedings.
Atma Ram Properties Pvt. Ltd v. The Post Office
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court must appoint an arbitrator upon a valid arbitration agreement without examining the merits of the dispute.
Sangeeta v. Neetu
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for injunction arising out of a marital relationship falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Family Court and ordered transfer of the suit accordingly.