Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Ravi Kant Thakral v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging a promotion order by directing the petitioner to file a representation with the respondent bank, which must consider and respond to it within a stipulated timeframe.
M P Singh v. Food Corporation of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to respond to the petitioner’s Legal Notice within a stipulated time to enable further legal action.
V N Pillai & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Sahitya Akademi to consider retired employees' representations with a speaking order before enforcing pension recovery, granting interim relief to the petitioners.
Prem Thakran v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to submit a representation for re-employment which must be effectively considered and decided upon with a speaking order in compliance with a prior judicial directive.
Union of India v. Dinesh Singh
The Delhi High Court held that promotion cannot be withheld merely on the basis of preliminary vigilance advice and that the sealed cover procedure applies only after issuance of a charge-sheet, directing promotion of an IRS officer from the date his juniors were promoted.
Ajay Upadyay v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Court to try offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC, holding that jurisdiction is determined by where part of the offence or its consequences occurred, including Delhi.
Ajay Upadyay v. CBI
The Delhi Special Court has territorial jurisdiction to try offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC when part of the offence or its consequences occur in Delhi, and jurisdictional challenges at the charge framing stage are maintainable but were dismissed in this case.
Subodhkumar Chibber v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
ASHIWINIKAUSHIK v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 324/506/509 and 324/34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Metaffinity Private Limited & Anr. v. Religare Enterprises Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Share Purchase Agreement subject to mandatory third-party consents and a Long Stop Date is a determinable contract not specifically enforceable beyond termination, dismissing interim relief where conditions precedent remained unfulfilled.
Dr. Jagat Narain Subharti Charitable Trust & Anr. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the denial of renewal of permission for MBBS admissions, holding that strict adherence to the MCI's inspection schedule is mandatory and refusal to allow inspection disentitles the college from renewal.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Sulochana Khilar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Claims Tribunal's compensation award including 15% future prospects addition for a deceased CISF officer in a motor accident claim, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Nitin @ Nanga v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused under Sections 308/34 IPC, considering simple injuries and possible false implication, subject to conditions safeguarding the trial.
L & T Hydrocarbon Engineering Ltd. v. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a bidder’s electronic tender submitted before the deadline must be considered valid despite a technical glitch in the e-procurement system failing to update submission status.
The India Fitness Connect Pvt Ltd v. Ozone Spa Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim injunction restraining cheque presentation, holding that the appellant failed to rebut the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and did not establish the agreement was void ab initio.
Saan Mohd @ Sonu v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a sexual assault case after DNA evidence excluded him as the source of semen on the victim, imposing conditions to protect the victim and witnesses.
Saurabh Sharma v. Om Wati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for partition of property on the ground that the plaintiff failed to establish existence of a Hindu Undivided Family or coparcenary rights under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
Christian Louboutin SAS v. Abubaker & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a single colour alone cannot be a trademark under Indian law and dismissed the plaintiff's suit for infringement and passing off of the red sole trademark at the admission stage for lack of cause of action.
Deepak Lamba v. Shashi Malik
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit for recovery where the buyer failed to pay the balance sale consideration and bear construction costs necessary for leasehold to freehold conversion, entitling the seller to forfeit the advance amount as per contract.
Saraswati Education Society v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an unreasoned administrative order rejecting a medical college scheme and directed reconsideration after granting a personal hearing, emphasizing the requirement of reasoned orders and natural justice.