Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Shyam Sunder v. Shikha Arora & Anr.
The Delhi High Court clarified that pendency of an Order VII Rule 11 application does not extend the time for filing the written statement under Order VIII CPC and directed strict adherence to procedural timelines.
Mohit Dahiya v. Delhi Pollution Control Committee
The Delhi High Court held that a temporary trainee appointed under a fixed-term training scheme has no right to continue beyond the maximum tenure or to be replaced only by regular employees, dismissing the petition for continuation of service.
Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. v. M/S Mapsa Tapes Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court recalled its dismissal of a Section 34 petition on limitation grounds, holding that initial filing within 120 days governs limitation despite subsequent re-filing due to procedural defects.
Neena Khatry v. Varun Moudgil & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that time being the essence of a consent decree based on a settlement agreement precludes extension of time for payment and that the settlement agreement itself operates as an irrevocable power of attorney enabling execution of sale deeds upon default.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. R. S. Meena
The Delhi High Court held that a tribunal exercising contempt jurisdiction cannot issue directions beyond the express terms of the original order and set aside an interim order directing an ad-hoc appointment as beyond jurisdiction.
Jamna Datwani v. Janak Datwani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with a payment order after the respondent proved payment through a mobile application with transaction evidence.
Dr SK Tyagi v. Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delay in submission of vigilance clearance after the application deadline cannot justify rejection of a timely submitted application and directed the petitioner to be interviewed for the post of Director, CIPHET.
Dr. Vijender Kumar v. University of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted interim relief extending thesis submission deadline for MDS students amid COVID-19, directed refund of late fees, and left substantive legal issues open.
Sh. Bhim Sain Arora v. Smt Ram Kali Gupta
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner additional time to file a written statement in a loan recovery suit, setting aside the trial court's order closing the right to file it, subject to payment of costs.
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. v. National Hydro Electric Power Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an injunction petition restraining encashment of unconditional bank guarantees, holding no egregious fraud or special equities justified interference with the contractual right to invoke BGs.
Prabhat Kumar & Anr v. Anil Modi
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition directing the Trial Court to adjudicate use and occupation charges and damages claims, accepting the respondent's undertaking to clear outstanding dues and vacate the premises.
Dilawar Singh Rawat v. Anjaneya Bisanpur Agro Industries Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that no appeal lies against a decree passed by a Single Judge exercising supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227, dismissing the Regular First Appeal as not maintainable.
Desh Raj Sharma & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainants' consent to discontinue prosecution.
Gaurav Chaudhary v. Government of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that scars alone do not constitute medical disqualification under BSF guidelines unless they impair fitness, directing re-examination and allowing the petitioner to be considered for promotion.
Dharmander Singh @ Saheb v. The State (Govt. of NCT, Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that the presumption of guilt under section 29 of the POCSO Act arises only after charges are framed and does not bar bail at the pre-charge stage, emphasizing the need to balance statutory presumptions with constitutional rights to liberty and fair trial.
Tara Genset Engineers Regd. v. M/S Alcott Town Planners Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under the parties' arbitration agreement and directed compliance with disclosure requirements under Section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Harper Collins Publishers India Pvt. Ltd. v. Sanchita Gupta @ Shilpi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex parte injunction restraining publication of a book containing allegedly defamatory material against a convicted accused whose appeal was pending, balancing freedom of speech with the right to reputation and fair trial.
Pragati Construction Consultants v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court granted a twelve-month extension to the Sole Arbitrator to complete arbitration proceedings and render the award under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
Bhagwan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the BSF transfer order, holding that administrative transfers without mala fide or rule violation are not subject to judicial interference.
Amrik Singh v. NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere physical presence of ammunition without conscious knowledge or control does not constitute possession.