Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Mr.Saurabh Kirpal, Mr.Pankaj Yadav, Ms. Varsha Yadav and Mr. Priyaranjan Dubey, Advocates. v. DDA & ORS. ....
The Delhi High Court held that among eligible candidates for promotion in the DDA, seniority prevails over date of eligibility unless rules explicitly provide otherwise, setting aside the CAT's contrary interpretation.
P. Chidambaram v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court granted bail to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in the INX Media corruption case, holding that he was not a flight risk or likely to tamper with evidence, and emphasizing that bail is the rule even in economic offences absent compelling reasons.
MS. Harjeet Kaur Lamba & Ors. v. Mr. Rajinder Pal Singh Lamba
The Delhi High Court held that in a partition suit, plaintiffs in constructive joint possession are liable to pay court fee accordingly and dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint for nonpayment of proper court fee.
Rakesh v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an examination question as the petitioner failed to utilize the prescribed representation period, affirming the finality of the recruitment process.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi v. Manohar Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals against an ex parte decree awarding damages for bomb blast injuries, upholding the trial court’s finding of grievous hurt and refusal to set aside the decree due to defendants’ inaction.
Leelawati and Ors. v. Ramesh Singh Tariyal & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an employees’ compensation claim due to procedural deficiencies and remanded the matter for further inquiry to establish the employer-employee relationship.
P S G College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the principle that where an alternative appeal is pending, the writ court will not interfere but direct expeditious disposal by the appellate authority.
Amit Kumar & Anr v. Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging cancellation of a license for Ramleela and Dussehra events on law and order grounds, holding future license applications must be considered afresh.
Meghna Grover & Ors. v. Amit Grover & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit by a wife and children claiming co-ownership in property inherited by the husband/father, holding that such claims fall under Family Court jurisdiction and children have no birthright share under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
M/S Samman Construction & Finance (P) Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging land acquisition proceedings after three decades, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not revive stale claims barred by delay and laches.
Universal Contractors & Engineers (P) Ltd. v. The National Projects Constructions Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for recovery of payment for additional work due to failure to plead written instructions and estoppel by acceptance of completion certificate and final payment.
Hindustan Cleanenergy Ltd. v. MAIF Investments India 2 PTE Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that failure to obtain marketable title within stipulated timelines constituted contractual default entitling respondents to enforce securities pending arbitration.
Kirashwati v. Sanjay & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed correction of a typographical error in its order regarding the applicable CPC rules and dismissed the petition challenging maintainability, directing the Trial Court to decide the application expeditiously.
Anju Bala v. Pooja Arora
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a complaint under Section 138 NI Act dismissed for non-prosecution, holding that absence was not intentional and justice requires deciding the case on merits.
Renewable Energy Developers Association of Andhra Pradesh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging tender conditions restricting bidders to manufacturers and excluding consortiums, holding such conditions reasonable and not arbitrary, emphasizing judicial restraint in tender matters.
Directorate of Education & Ors. v. Brahampal Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside disciplinary punishment imposed without evidence, affirming that disciplinary authorities cannot disregard inquiry reports without valid reasons.
Sanjay v. Banwari Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced the functional disability assessment from 20% to 40% for a labourer injured in a motor accident, increasing compensation to reflect the true impact on his earning capacity.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Nisho & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the insurer liable to indemnify compensation for a tractor accident despite non-agricultural use, applying the 'pay and recover' principle and directing compensation based on the deceased's place of work.
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. NISHO & ORS
The Delhi High Court held the insurer liable to indemnify compensation for a tractor accident despite non-agricultural use and uninsured trolley attachment, modifying compensation based on applicable minimum wages.