Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Harvinder Malik v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and reinstated a Railway Police Constable dismissed years after appointment on the ground of invalid educational certificates issued by a dissolved board, emphasizing equity and bona fide possession of qualifications.
Dileep G v. Union Public Service Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order dismissing the petitioner's claim of eligibility for a Senior Scientific Officer post, holding that advertised essential qualifications cannot be overridden by post-advertisement criteria and directing reconsideration of the petitioner's candidature.
Rinku Singh v. The President’s Secretariat & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of a service-related Original Application for lack of territorial jurisdiction and absence of necessary parties, emphasizing proper forum and procedural compliance.
EX SEP RAJI HASAN v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner whose conviction and dismissal were quashed by the Armed Forces Tribunal is entitled to consequential benefits similar to those granted to co-accused, and modified the Tribunal’s order accordingly.
K Arjun Singh and Others v. GM Modular Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ad interim injunction against registered trademarks granted without final adjudication, directing the trial court to decide the interim application afresh uninfluenced by prior observations.
Union of India v. MWO Ramesh Patil Budha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting writ interference to errors of law only.
Gaurav v. Superintendent, CGST
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration must be based on objective reasons and due process, setting aside an order lacking such compliance.
Zoom Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 5(1), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings under Sections 148 and 148A of the Income Tax Act against an insurance broker, holding that the Assessing Officer’s reasoned opinion based on credible information justifies reopening assessment despite the petitioner’s declaration of income.
Jaspal Singh Khokar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Raghvendra Singhania & Ors. v. Bajaj Finance Limited & Ors.
Delhi High Court dismissed the challenge to an arbitral award upholding the validity of the arbitrator's appointment and the lender's sale of pledged securities after reasonable notice under the Loan Against Securities agreement.
DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court upheld DIAL’s exclusive rights under OMDA and AAI Act to manage solid waste at the Airport Site including Aerocity, and set aside MCD’s tender including these areas as unlawful.
Ashu Kumar Gupta v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to consider the petitioner’s request for relocation of his shop based on recognized occupation and payment of enhanced license fees, without adjudicating on title or transfer rights.
Prosecutrix M v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal in a rape and criminal intimidation case, holding that inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and established alibi warranted upholding the trial court's judgment.
Ms. Puja Jayant & Ors. v. Commissioner of Customs, IGI Airport
The Delhi High Court upheld the Customs Department's confiscation and disposal of seized gold jewellery due to non-payment of redemption fines within the statutory period, while highlighting procedural lapses and directing administrative review.
M/S BHAGMAL AND SONS v. SALES TAX OFFICER / AVATO & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order passed ex-parte due to non-communication of the Show Cause Notice on the GST portal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after affording a fair hearing, while leaving the validity of extension notifications to the Supreme Court.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed comprehensive monitoring and coordinated action by government agencies to ensure proper treatment of sewage and industrial effluents before discharge into the Yamuna River to prevent pollution.
Dr Surendra Kumar Gupta v. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University & Ors.
A candidate who participates in a recruitment process cannot challenge the eligibility criteria after being unsuccessful; the writ petition challenging such criteria was dismissed.
Vindhya Telelinks Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court provisionally allowed release of imported steel consignments essential for optical fibre cable manufacturing, holding that the Ministry of Steel's Circular does not mandate advance NOC and must balance regulatory aims with trade freedoms.
M/S Sreeansh Enterprise v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court granted a 7-month extension of the catering stall license at Sealdah Railway Station, relying on prior precedents and territorial jurisdiction principles, subject to payment of fees and an undertaking to vacate.
E Mohd Basheer Sait v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining demolition of the petitioner's property pending appeal before a non-functional Appellate Tribunal, without deciding the merits.