Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Jonu Tiwari v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Air Force Medical Board's decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit due to Varicocele, emphasizing the finality of Defence medical authorities' expert opinions in recruitment fitness matters.
Pardeep Kumar Sharma v. Pr. Chief Security Commissioner, RPF & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging suspension and departmental charge-sheets, holding that the charges were specific and the suspension lawful under Railway Protection Force Rules, with no prima facie evidence of bias or procedural violation.
Jaguar Overseas Limited v. Seagull Maritime Agencies Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act directing the respondent to share demurrage charges and release containers pending arbitration, holding that the respondent must fulfill shipment obligations despite contract termination.
Kusum Sharma v. Mahinder Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court mandates comprehensive, simultaneous affidavits of assets, income and expenditure in matrimonial maintenance cases to ensure truthful disclosure and speedy, just adjudication under the Hindu Marriage Act and related laws.
Nokia Corporation v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
Delhi High Court directs Income Tax Department to expeditiously pass appeal effect orders and refund taxes with interest for AY 1997-98 to 2007-08, emphasizing statutory timelines and verification requirements.
Birpal v. N.C.B.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a narcotics trafficking case, holding that no contraband was recovered from him and that the prosecution evidence was prima facie insufficient to deny bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Shubham Kumar Tyagi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking compassionate appointment after 15 years of the employee's death, holding that such appointment is a discretionary relief confined to immediate hardship and cannot be claimed after undue delay.
Abhijit Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the dismissal of a PIL seeking inclusion of advocates as professionals under MSME Act, reaffirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC.
Malkhan Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the CISF to grant relief awarded in a prior judgment to all similarly placed personnel without forcing repeated litigation, quashing arbitrary rejection orders.
Bhawna Malhotra v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authority to consider the petitioner’s representations for rectification of categorization under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme after providing an opportunity of hearing.
Gaurav Bansal and Others v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.
Vaishali Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that admission of liability before the cut-off date constitutes quantification under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme and directed the authorities to provide an opportunity of hearing before rejecting such declarations.
M/S BHANDARI ENGINEERS & BUILDERS PVT LTD v. M/S MAHARIA RAJ JOINT VENTURE & ORS
Delhi High Court mandates comprehensive affidavit disclosure by judgment-debtors in execution proceedings to prevent delays and abuse, emphasizing truth, restitution, and deterrence of frivolous litigation.
Lt. Col. P.K. Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the Indian Army's policy banning use of certain social media platforms by personnel, holding that national security considerations and existing regulations justify the restrictions and courts should defer to the executive in such matters.
Mahadevi Mahila Teacher Training School v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
Delhi High Court directed NCTE to reconsider the petitioner’s application for teacher training institution recognition on merits despite a State Government ban, applying its earlier order benefiting similarly situated parties.
M/S BHANDARI ENGINEERS & BUILDERS PVT LTD v. M/S MAHARIA RAJ JOINT VENTURE & ORS
Delhi High Court mandates comprehensive affidavits of assets and income by judgment-debtors in execution proceedings to expedite enforcement and curb abuse of process.
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. v. Ircon International Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a three-month extension to the arbitral tribunal to conclude arbitration proceedings and deliver the award under Section 29A(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Kings Furnishing and Safe Company v. Central University of Jharkhand
The Delhi High Court granted an eight-month extension to the sole arbitrator to conclude arbitral proceedings under Section 29A(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
DR AK SINGLA v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to consider the petitioner's representation on raising the retirement age of Veterinary Doctors to 65 years and pass a speaking order, disposing of the writ petition without granting substantive relief.
Sameem @ Sameer v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a rape case due to material inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, holding that conviction solely on unreliable testimony is unsustainable.