Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Vinayak Ishwar Bhise v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition challenging rejection of candidature due to a bona fide date of birth discrepancy in the online application, emphasizing fairness over rigid administrative rules.
Court on its own motion v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a suo motu writ petition alleging police brutality and false arrest after a detailed enquiry found the allegations unsubstantiated and the arrest lawful under sections 107 and 151 CrPC.
Disabled War Veterans (India) Regd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition by a Society representing disabled SSC officers seeking retrospective gratuity, holding such claims must be pursued individually before the Armed Forces Tribunal and that the 1993 cut-off date for gratuity payments is not discriminatory.
Shon Randhawa v. Ramesh Vangal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award refusing specific performance of a share purchase agreement, holding that the arbitral tribunal's discretionary refusal was not perverse or contrary to public policy and that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited.
Rama Shankar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to mandate shifting the Labour Commissioner's office, holding that office location is an administrative matter not subject to judicial direction.
Aviral Shankar Pandey v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld that admission eligibility criteria cannot be altered mid-way during the admission process, dismissing the appellant’s plea for immediate amendment and admission for the current academic year.
Neelkanth Trading Company v. Commissioner of VAT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the VAT authorities to decide the petitioner's refund claim expeditiously in accordance with law, without adjudicating on the merits.
Pramod Kumar v. Pawan Hans Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the transfer of a long-serving employee to a new posting requiring training, holding that transfer orders are administrative decisions not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.
Shri Pawan Kumar Sethi & Ors. v. Shri Anil Kumar Singhal & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order directing tenants to vacate a shop, holding that mere bald assertions without evidence do not suffice to grant leave to defend against bona fide eviction claims.
Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 1(2), New Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax authorities to promptly pass the Appeal Effect Order and grant refund with interest after the Transfer Pricing Officer reduced the tax demand to nil, emphasizing timely compliance with lawful orders.
Group Captain Suman Roy Chowdhury v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s order permitting disciplinary proceedings against Air Force officers, holding that judicial review of such proceedings is limited and interim relief restraining them is not warranted absent manifest injustice.
Sh. Sachin Rathore & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings in a matrimonial dispute upon an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.
Rahim v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for physical assault under Section 323 IPC but set aside sexual assault convictions under Section 354 IPC and POCSO Act due to benefit of doubt.
M/S Heritage Conservators v. Espire Resorts Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a retired judge as sole arbitrator to adjudicate interconnected payment disputes, holding that a party's mere request for appointment does not waive its right to object under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that COVID-19 pandemic invoked the force majeure clause suspending certain payment obligations under a toll collection contract, upheld the necessity of fair hearing before termination, and directed compliance with contractual dispute resolution mechanisms.
Sukhbir Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a CRPF transfer order, holding that medical grounds were insufficient to interfere with the transfer and emphasizing operational requirements.
School of Planning Architecture v. Dr Umesh
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal against an interim order restraining service discontinuation, directing expeditious disposal of the writ petition without expressing opinion on merits.
Smita Kumari Rajgarhia v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a public interest writ petition by directing authorities to treat it as a representation and decide expeditiously regarding infrastructural repairs and wastewater management.
Shriya & Vinayak Batta v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities and Residents’ Welfare Associations to consult and demarcate parks in Anand Vihar to provide adequate facilities for children’s active sports, balancing the needs of all age groups.
KLJ Developers Private Limited v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR following an amicable settlement between parties, imposing costs on the petitioner to compensate for public resources expended.