Delhi High Court
44,251 judgments
Prof. Sabiha Hussain v. Jamia Millia Islamia
The Delhi High Court held that tenure-based faculty appointed under UGC Plan schemes are not entitled to automatic regularisation upon merger of posts into the University’s Regular Establishment, and posts must be filled through open selection in compliance with constitutional equality mandates.
Suresh Kumar v. Sports Authority of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of GPRA allotment obtained fraudulently by an ineligible SAI employee, holding such allotment invalid and not protected by estoppel.
Tara Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld denial of compassionate appointment but remanded the legality of compulsory retirement for fresh consideration by the Tribunal.
Nikhil Nanda & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly attested and registered Will concerning an offshore bank account, holding that the legacy passes to legal heirs under Section 104 ISA despite the death of a legatee during proceedings.
IRB Tumkur Chitradurga Tollway Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from a supplementary agreement modifying a concession agreement fall under the original arbitration clause and restrained the revocation of a premium deferment scheme pending arbitration.
Ripul Sharma v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO case after investigation completion, emphasizing that bail is permissible when there is no risk of evidence tampering or witness influence despite discrepancies in prosecution evidence.
Meenakshi Agrawal v. M/S Rototech
The Court held that an arbitrator cannot proceed without Court appointment under Section 11(5) after a Section 21 notice is ignored, terminated the arbitrator's mandate, and reappointed the same arbitrator to commence proceedings afresh.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. Petal Creation and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that a unilateral right to appoint an arbitrator is unenforceable and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes under a Facility Agreement.
GOVT. OF NCT DELHI v. DINESH AND ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld that Scheduled Caste candidates certified outside Delhi are entitled to SC reservation benefits in Delhi recruitment under the pan-India reservation principle.
Manjeet Kaur v. Baljeet Kaur
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by recording the parties' amicable settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, thereby ending the property dispute.
Vaishnavi Verma v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of a Surety Bond requiring payment of ₹10 lakhs upon delayed resignation from a medical PG course, dismissing the petitioner's claim for refund despite unforeseen delays caused by Cyclone Fani.
ISPA Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court set aside a blacklisting order against a pharmaceutical firm for submitting fabricated test reports, holding that principles of natural justice were violated as the firm was not given a fair hearing.
Nirmal Singh v. Horizon Crest India Real Estate and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 starts from receipt of the award, rejected the petitioner's attempt to extend limitation via a misconceived Section 33(1) application, and dismissed the petition as barred by limitation.
Pawan Gupta & Anr. v. Kamal Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the reference of family business disputes to arbitration between signatories to Family Settlement Deeds while excluding non-signatories' properties and shares, dismissing intervention applications by non-signatories.
Dinesh Sharma v. Krishna Kainth
The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary decree passed on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a landlord-tenant dispute, holding that unregistered mortgage and sale claims cannot defeat a suit for ejectment.
Sushant & Ors. v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that amendments limiting re-enrolment rights for Ph.D. students cannot be applied retrospectively, quashing circulars imposing deadlines on students deregistered before the amendments.
M/S SMC Integrated Facility Management Solutions Ltd. v. Quantum Naturals India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the Section 11(6) petition directing reference of the dispute to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator through DIAC due to the existence of a valid arbitration agreement and failure of the respondent to participate.
EMCO LIMITED v. DELHI TRANSCO LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of arbitration proceedings due to financial hardship and insolvency moratorium does not terminate the right to prosecute claims and granted extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ginjala Varun Reddy v. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of FSSAI's recruitment process including the weightage given to CBT and contractual employees, dismissing challenges to the altered selection criteria as a permissible pre-examination clarification.
Prime Interglobe Private Limited v. Super Milk Products Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed PIPL's petition to appoint a substitute Arbitrator to adjudicate its counter-claims after SMPPL withdrew its claims and arbitral proceedings were terminated, holding that the Court has jurisdiction under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a substitute Arbitrator where the original Arbitrator was unilaterally appointed.