Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Jaikishan Aggarwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld HPCL's cancellation of a retail outlet allotment due to failure to provide land and held that the Chief Commissioner lacks jurisdiction to direct specific land allotment to persons with disabilities.
Federation of Disabled Rights v. Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to consider the creation of a specialized department for disabled persons and ensure website accessibility, treating the writ petition as a representation to be decided within eight weeks.
Rohita Jaidka v. Air India Limited
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against Air India Limited post-privatization as it ceases to be a public authority, dismissing the petition but allowing the petitioner to seek alternate remedies.
Adarsh Raj Singh v. Bar Council of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, violated Bar Council of India Rules by conducting insufficient classes, rendering student detention for attendance shortage illegal and allowing them to appear in examinations.
State Bar Council of M.P. v. Bar Council of India
The Delhi High Court held that elections to the Bar Council of India must strictly follow prescribed procedures, invalidated both contested elections due to procedural lapses, and set aside the Bar Council of India's dismissal of the election petition.
State Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh v. Bar Council of India
The Delhi High Court held that elections to the Bar Council of India must strictly comply with prescribed procedures, invalidated both contested elections due to procedural lapses, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Devinder Singh and Anr. v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an order by the Tehsildar directing recording of cultivatory possession is a judicial and appealable order under the Delhi Land Revenue Act, dismissing the petitioners’ claim that only writ remedy was available.
Poonam Tiwari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging Section 82 Cr.P.C. proceedings and held that the petitioner was not illegally declared a proclaimed offender nor illegally detained, affirming the lawful procedure followed by police and courts.
Chaman Lal v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction of a retired employee from government quarters, holding that statutory retention limits and eviction orders must be enforced despite medical or equitable pleas.
SANDISK LLC v. VINOD KUMAR & ANR
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions to SanDisk LLC restraining defendants from selling counterfeit products infringing its trademarks and copyrights, affirming protection against trademark infringement and passing off.
Dinesh Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid and possession not taken within five years of the award, declaring the petitioner's land acquisition void.
Himanshu Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where compensation was not paid despite possession being taken.
Kuldeep & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under dowry and related IPC sections following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Suresh Nanda v. Devika Mehta & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of the petitioner’s application to reject the plaint, holding that the suit discloses a cause of action, is within limitation, and the court has territorial jurisdiction.
Varsha Gautham v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the sailing team selection for the 2018 Asian Games, holding that absence of external selectors did not vitiate the process and courts should not interfere with sports selection decisions where the final authority rests with the Indian Olympic Association.
B. Ramachandhiran v. CBI
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the chairman of a medical college accused of conspiracy and bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing cooperation, prima facie evidence, and the limited punishment period as grounds for bail.
Mankind Pharma Ltd. v. Chandra Mani Tiwari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that use of a deceptively similar trade name not identical to a registered trademark does not constitute infringement under Section 29(5) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application.
The State of Gujarat v. Ashvika Construction Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation to a concessionaire for loss of toll revenue due to a court injunction, affirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and recognizing injunction as a force majeure event under the BOT Agreement.
Anish Sharma & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354-A, 323, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainants' unwillingness to proceed.
Sadiya v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a Kalandara issued under Sections 107 and 150 Cr.P.C. against the petitioner due to lack of factual basis and absence of prior complaints or police records.