Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Akram Shah v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective out of turn promotion to Assistant Commandant on grounds of delay, laches, and acquiescence, holding that stale claims cannot be revived by repeated representations.
Puneet Sabharwal v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against R.C. Sabharwal and Puneet Sabharwal for possessing disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that income tax returns do not conclusively prove lawful income and that trial is warranted.
Shreya Manhas v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the 2001 broad banding policy for disability awards applies only to serving Armed Forces personnel and not to cadets, dismissing the petition seeking its extension to an ex-cadet.
Mumbai International Airport Limited v. Airports Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the force majeure clause in the OMDA did not suspend MIAL's obligation to pay Annual Fee during the COVID-19 pandemic and refused interim relief restraining fund transfers under the Escrow Agreement.
Bijender v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking production of an elderly dementia patient, holding that his welfare is best served by staying with respondent No.2 who has been taking care of him, after detailed police inquiry and medical evaluation.
Sanjay Gupta v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings following an amicable settlement between parties and directed payment of additional compensation to the victim's family.
RB HEALTH (US) LLC AND ANR. v. DABUR INDIA LTD.
Delhi High Court dismissed plaintiffs' interim injunction against Dabur, holding credible challenge to design validity and no prima facie passing off established.
Shivnath Tripathi v. The Registrar General, High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the correctness of the examination answer key and dismissed the petition challenging certain questions and answers in the Delhi Higher Judiciary Service Preliminary Examination, reaffirming the limited scope of judicial review over academic matters.
Karan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of judgments pronounced by a transferred Sessions Judge under a valid administrative order, applying the de facto doctrine and holding that procedural irregularities without failure of justice do not vitiate convictions.
SEPCO ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. POWER MECH PROJECTS LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against the Commercial Division's order refusing to accept a foreign bank guarantee, holding that the appellant must comply with its own offer to furnish a bank guarantee from a scheduled Indian bank.
Deepak Tejrana v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's consent, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ambica Jewellers v. Income Tax Officer and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the condition to deposit 20% of tax demand for stay, directing the petitioner to pursue the alternative remedy of a review petition before the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax.
Krishan Kanta Sharma & Ors. v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporations' review petitions, affirming that part-time designated employees working full time are entitled to ACP Scheme benefits as regular employees from their initial engagement date.
Guru Harkrishan Public School & Ors. v. Taranbir Kaur Shah & Anr.
Delhi High Court directed payment of gratuity in installments to a school employee without deciding jurisdictional objections, emphasizing writ jurisdiction and prior consistent orders.
Vikram Singh and Others v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and the complainant withdrew prosecution.
GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL TRUST v. COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Council of Architecture's order denying extension of approval to an institution lacking requisite faculty, affirming limited judicial interference in expert accreditation decisions.
Rajat Mahajan and Ranjana Mahajan v. The State Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a monetary dispute involving dishonored cheques, imposing conditions including monetary deposits and travel restrictions to balance interests of justice.
Guru Harkrishan Public School & Ors. v. Jatinder Kaur Bhatia & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed payment of admitted gratuity in installments without deciding jurisdictional objections, affirming applicability of the Payment of Gratuity Act to school employees despite management under a special Act.
Ashok Hotel Mazdoor Janta Union v. G Kamala Vardhna Rao & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed payment of full wages and arrears to union workmen in compliance with a 2012 order, despite pandemic-related operational challenges, and disposed of the contempt petition accordingly.
ZAS TELE SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. THE ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUNDS COMMISSIONER
The Delhi High Court held that a review application under Section 7B EPF Act filed prior to an appeal dismissed for procedural default is maintainable and must be decided on merits, staying recovery proceedings pending such decision.