Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Manav Mandir Mission Trust v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking regularisation of a religious trust's possession on Yamuna flood plain land, holding that clear title or adverse possession must be established against government land and that acquisition proceedings upheld by the Supreme Court prevail over administrative regularisation claims.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. D K Jain
The Delhi High Court partly modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by reassessing disability and enhancing certain heads, while upholding interest at 10% per annum on delayed payment.
Baby Anusha Mittal thr Mother Pratibha Mittal v. Suraj Prakash & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals against dismissal of motor accident claims, applying the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur and remanding for fresh consideration including examination of the driver to determine negligence.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police v. Score Information Technologies Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting damages for 40% of equipment cost under Section 21 of the Specific Relief Act, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration and validating compensation in lieu of specific performance.
State Bank of India v. Ramesh Kumar Naroola & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded the matter to the Trial Court to reconsider whether State Bank of India is a necessary party in a suit concerning unauthorized credit card transactions issued by its subsidiary, emphasizing the need to examine contractual and corporate relationships.
Sachin Solanki v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld DGCA's rejection of exemption requests for issuance of Commercial Pilot License, holding that DGCA lacks power under Rule 160 of Aircraft Rules, 1937 to grant exemptions and the petitioner failed to meet all statutory requirements.
Vesuvius India Limited v. Steel Authority of India Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that business restrictions imposed on Vesuvius India Limited by SAIL amounted to blacklisting without due process, quashing the order for violating natural justice and Article 14.
M/S National Highways Authority of India v. M/S Afcons Infrastructure Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award allowing payment and price escalation for embankment work below the Original Ground Level, holding that delay in approaching the Dispute Review Expert was excusable and the price escalation calculation was contractually valid.
Harish Rana v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking passive euthanasia for a patient not on life support, reaffirming that passive euthanasia is permissible only when life is sustained by mechanical means with no chance of recovery.
Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Purusha Hospitality & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking injunction to continue franchise operations post-termination, holding that absent explicit negative covenants, injunctions cannot be granted and disputes must be resolved through arbitration.
M/S Aryan Cargo Express Private Limited v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking waiver of additional fees for belated filing, holding that companies restored after the scheme period are not entitled to condonation benefits without paying requisite fees.
Sublime Software Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the government's blocking of the Briar messaging app in Jammu and Kashmir under Section 69A IT Act, ruling that national security concerns justify dispensing with natural justice and confidentiality of blocking orders.
Pawan & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Vijay Nagar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Sahadeo Bahadur v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging passport application closure, holding that absence of conclusive proof of birth in India precludes citizenship by birth, but directed expeditious consideration of citizenship by registration application.
J.C. Flowers Asset Reconstructions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory powers of the Power Grid to lay transmission lines as per approved alignment, dismissing the petition challenging the procedure and alignment on mortgaged property.
Coloplast India Private Limited v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that surgical dressings are drugs under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and subject to price regulation under the Drug Price Control Order, dismissing the petition challenging NPPA's jurisdiction.
Harish Bajaj v. Divisional Commissioner & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ challenging eviction and implementation orders under the Senior Citizens Act as an abuse of process, affirming enforcement of eviction in absence of stay.
DELL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. ADEEL FEROZE & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging consumer forum orders refusing to condone delay in filing a written statement, holding the delay unjustified and the forums' orders unimpeachable under Articles 226 and 227.
Ashok Kinra v. Central Cottage Industries Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed CCIC to reimburse the full medical expenses to an ex-employee for cancer treatment at a non-empanelled hospital after receiving the full claim amount from the insurance company, emphasizing fairness and compliance with government directions.