Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Amit Kumar v. Bharati College New Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that delegation of evidence recording by the Internal Complaints Committee to a Sub-Committee is permissible if procedural fairness is ensured, and directed re-offering conciliation under Section 10 of the Sexual Harassment Act to the complainants.
The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation-1 v. GE Engine Service Disrtibution LLC
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals against ITAT orders rejecting interest under Section 234-B of the Income Tax Act, holding that the ITAT was bound by the Court's earlier ruling pending Supreme Court's decision.
Baljeet Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings in respect of land where possession was not taken and compensation not paid have lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, allowing the writ petition filed by subsequent purchasers.
Sadhna Devi v. United Bank of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition, upholding that the sale deed relied upon by the petitioner was a sham document and affirming the bank's right to possession under the SARFAESI Act.
Manish Uppal v. Fiorano Motors LLP & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that specific performance of a car sale contract is not maintainable where the plaintiff received partial refund and the vehicle remained uncleared at Customs, granting recovery of money against the defaulting defendants instead.
Balbir Singh v. Baljit Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court recorded a lawful compromise between siblings in a property dispute, condoned delay in filing appeals, and disposed of the appeals by modifying earlier decrees accordingly.
Balbir Singh v. Baljit Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and disposed of civil appeals by recording a lawful compromise modifying property ownership shares among siblings.
Pratichi Majumdar v. The University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the award of a university gold medal given based on partial results and directed the medal to be awarded to the actual topper as per the complete final results.
Rakesh Kumar Jain v. M/S Uneecops Technologies Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that receipt of software license entitles payment and unproven claims of mental agony and delay do not warrant damages in contractual disputes.
Mansoor Azam v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to decide the petitioner’s ownership objections with a reasoned order before releasing compensation for acquired land, recognizing that mutation is not conclusive of ownership.
Manoj & Ors. v. M/s. R.C. Sood and Co. Pvt. Ltd./Ajay Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an interim order refusing to direct production of employment records, holding that such interlocutory orders are not ordinarily amenable to writ jurisdiction and that consequences of non-production are to be considered at final adjudication.
Renu Khullar v. Aaron @ Arun Bhandari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit challenging a 1980 family settlement deed as barred by limitation, affirming that summons need not be issued for suits not duly instituted under CPC and Limitation Act.
Champa Devi v. Shashi Sawhney & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an eviction petition based on bona fide need of a major grandson, clarifying that dependence for accommodation suffices under the Delhi Rent Control Act and induction does not create tenancy rights.
Dharmender Kumar v. M/S. Advance Machinery & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court award due to inordinate delay of over three years without plausible explanation, emphasizing the need for prompt judicial intervention under Article 226.
Rachna Sagar Private Limited v. Girish Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the respondent's termination illegal and ordered reinstatement with full back wages, affirming the principle that wrongful termination warrants full relief unless the employer proves otherwise.
Naveen Kandhari & Anr. v. Jai Mahal Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral appointment of an arbitrator contrary to the arbitration agreement is invalid, allowing the petitioners' Section 11 petition for appointment of a sole arbitrator.
Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd v. Nidhi Builders (I) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the refund claim of ₹10 crores paid under a collaboration agreement for a mortgaged property sold by the bank to recover loan dues.
Dr. Bhawani Singh Rathore v. Employees State Insurance Corporation and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the employer to reconsider the petitioner’s study leave application by passing a speaking order upon review, emphasizing the requirement of reasoned administrative decisions under Rule 50 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shweta Pandit & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded for death in a motor accident by applying correct legal standards on future prospects, personal expenses, and non-pecuniary damages, rejecting composite negligence and directing payment with interest.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shweta Pandit & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded for death in a motor accident by applying correct principles on future prospects, personal expenses, and non-pecuniary damages, rejecting composite negligence liability.