Delhi High Court
101,749 judgments
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.
Sandeep Nagar @ Sandeep Rajat v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on the parties' amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute.
Mohammed Bilal Saifi v. State (Through: NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of unlawful assembly and related offences, relaxing residence conditions on humanitarian grounds while imposing strict compliance requirements.
M/S FIVE S MANPOWER SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER, UNDER EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION ACT, 1923 & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 12 of the Employees Compensation Act, 1923, the principal employer bears primary liability for compensation, and the Commissioner erred in directing the contractor to pay compensation already deposited by the principal employer.
Ishwar Lal v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the NDPS Act, holding that the search and seizure complied with legal requirements and the prosecution's evidence was credible despite absence of independent witnesses and delay in sample dispatch.
Sunaina Dlamia v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking further extension to vacate premises as per a consent order, holding that sufficient time had been granted and alternate accommodation issues must be resolved privately.
Manish Tyagi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the acceptance of resignation and rejection of reinstatement of a SSB constable due to unexplained delay and lack of credible medical evidence.
Commander Ashley Derrick v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Indian Navy transfer order, holding that domestic hardship does not justify judicial interference in armed forces postings.