Delhi High Court
100,734 judgments
UNI CONSTRUCTION v. IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim injunction against invocation of performance security due to petitioner’s suppression of material facts and breach of contract, emphasizing the necessity of clean hands in discretionary relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act.
Savita Kapila v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 43(1) Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a notice under Section 148 issued to a deceased assessee after death is invalid, quashing all consequential proceedings against the legal heir for lack of jurisdiction and limitation.
Aas Mohammad v. State
The Delhi High Court granted two weeks' parole to a life convict on humanitarian grounds, emphasizing parole's reformative purpose and the prisoner's satisfactory conduct.
Sheela Devi @Sheela Bansal v. Chandan Arora and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an adjournment order and directed expeditious hearing of an eviction petition on bonafide necessity grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with administrative directions.
Shakina v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging demolition of acquired government land, holding the Special Task Force had taken a considered view as directed and the petitioner was not entitled to a hearing before demolition.
Gurjinder Singh Baba v. State
The Delhi High Court adjourned a bail application to allow the petitioner to place on record the COVID-19 related bail criteria relied upon, emphasizing procedural compliance.
Anish Muralidhar Army v. Ex Rect Fateh Singh No 2866593
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s order granting invalid pension to an ex-serviceman invalided out with less than ten years’ service based on a government Circular extending pension benefits retrospectively.
Priti Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Air Force Medical Boards' decision declaring the petitioner medically unfit for recruitment, refusing an independent medical evaluation and emphasizing finality in medical fitness decisions.
Nikhil Singhvi v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court directed that pregnant women must not be denied or delayed admission for delivery due to COVID-19 testing, mandating rapid testing protocols and timely reporting of results.
Gobind Singh v. Suraksha Diagnostic (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition improperly invoking jurisdiction based on property valuation without proper court fees, directing refiling before the competent court based on injunction valuation under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Aakash Educational Services Ltd v. Sahib Sital Singh Bajwa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the appointment of a sole Arbitrator and directed expeditious arbitration proceedings including interim applications under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rachpal Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging transfer and eviction orders of a CISF constable, holding that administrative decisions on postings and accommodation are not subject to judicial interference despite personal hardship claims.
Anmol Panwar v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interim order allowing a college Governing Body to function amid a nomination dispute, holding that such disputes require adjudication after pleadings while balancing institutional interests.
FMC Corporation & Anr v. Natco Pharma Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs' amendments to verification in a patent infringement commercial suit, upheld jurisdiction, and dismissed defendant's challenge to plaint's maintainability and forum.
COL (TS) Ajay Sangwan v. Union of India & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's refusal of interim relief against the petitioner's premature retirement, holding that irreparable injury was not demonstrated and principles of constructive res judicata applied.
Nitesh Amrut Bhai Patel v. Narcotic Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants convicted under the NDPS Act due to involuntary statements, insufficient corroboration, and flawed investigation, emphasizing the necessity of voluntary confessions and thorough inquiry.
Neha Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court permitted medical termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in a case of severe fetal abnormalities, affirming that the statutory limit is not absolute and must be interpreted in light of the woman's right to life and health under the Constitution.
Mr.Jayant Mehta and Mr.Abhimanyu Arun Walia, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's fixation of the Country Cap on poppy seed imports from Turkey and dismissed petitions challenging non-registration of contracts, holding that policy decisions and registration procedures were lawful and not arbitrary.
Nitesh Amrut Bhai Patel v. Narcotic Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in an NDPS case due to involuntary statements, investigative deficiencies, and discrepancies in evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proper investigation and corroboration for conviction.
Shahjada Irfan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed exemption from certain procedural filings subject to conditions and dismissed the bail petition as withdrawn upon the petitioner’s undertaking to surrender.