Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
DLF Homes Rajapura Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's order on maintainability of a class action consumer complaint, directing the NCDRC to adjudicate the matter on merits in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Union of India v. Raj Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary charges against a Regional Director, holding that granting permission for shifting registered offices under the Companies Act is a quasi-judicial function and disciplinary action without allegations of corruption or recklessness is impermissible.
Kishor Kumar Makwana v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing that while the petitioner’s reversion to substantive post was valid, his terminal benefits must reflect the higher pay drawn during 14 years of ad hoc service, and quashed recovery of excess salary paid post reversion.
Deepak Tomar v. Rajiv Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to demarcate and remove unauthorized constructions on urbanized Gram Sabha land, recognizing the shift in jurisdiction from Revenue Authorities to DDA.
Manini Kaushik v. The National Rifle Association of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the amended Olympic shooting selection criteria and dismissed the petition challenging the exclusion of a shooter from the Paris Olympic Selection Trials, emphasizing limited judicial interference in sports selection decisions.
Sumit Chhikara & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
SCON Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. S C Kaura
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must produce substantive material beyond mere averments to obtain leave to contest eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, upholding the dismissal of the tenant's application for leave to contest.
BPT Infra Project Pvt. Ltd. v. Indraprastha Ice and Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal’s approval under Section 27(1) to summon witnesses must reflect a conscious application of mind on relevancy, and directed the summoning of witnesses accordingly, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration.
Sharda Garg v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award passed without giving the plaintiff notice or opportunity to be heard, holding such violation of natural justice vitiates the award.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. M/S Anoop Oswal Hosiery and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings are maintainable despite concurrent SARFAESI proceedings when the petitioner is not a financial institution under the RDB Act, and allowed consolidation of multiple loan agreements into a single arbitration.
Premjeet Kumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of CISF Recruitment Rules permitting promotion from Driver-cum-Pump Operator to Assistant Sub Inspector (Fire), dismissing the petition challenging the rules as constitutionally valid and not arbitrary.
Ritu Kumar v. Tarun Chander Malik
The Delhi High Court restored key issues relating to adoption and property ownership deleted by the trial court and upheld the trial court's refusal to recall the plaintiff for further cross-examination, clarifying the limits of issue deletion and supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.
M/S Gardenia India Ltd & Anr v. Dr Rakesh Kumar (HUF)
The Delhi High Court recalled an ex-parte order against petitioners due to improper service and procedural irregularities, allowing their application to set aside the order subject to costs.
Sneh Gupta v. Versha Rani
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's refusal to consider a Local Commissioner's report on separate water connection, remanding the matter for reconsideration as the issue is interconnected with the main suit for partition and injunction.
M/S Malt and Leaf Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Aggarwal Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award that upheld the lease terms excluding the green area from demised premises and rejected the appellant's claim for reduced rent following demolition of unauthorized structures.
Samyak Projects Private Limited v. Ansal Housing Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the deposit of TDS by the defendant constituted a payment on account of debt under Section 19 of the Limitation Act, thereby extending the limitation period and rendering the suit not barred by limitation.
National Highways Authority of India v. Shamlaji Expressway Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed NHAI to take over and complete highway works pending arbitration, balancing interim relief under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act with parties' rights.
Rekha Oberoi v. Amit Oberoi
The Delhi High Court held that the widow of a predeceased son has no inheritance rights under the Hindu Succession Act but is entitled to a share in the property through a registered gift deed executed by her daughter.
M/s Dream City Builders P. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition to dissolve M/s. Dream City Builders P. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 due to absence of assets and claims, discharging the Liquidator and ending the winding up proceedings.
ARC Cement Ltd. v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court ordered dissolution of M/s. ARC Cement Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, discharging the Official Liquidator as winding up could not proceed further due to lack of assets and funds.