Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
St Marks Sr Sec Public School v. Director of Education
The Delhi High Court upheld the Directorate of Education's order disallowing a tuition fee hike for air conditioning running costs, directing recovery under annual charges and mandating proper maintenance of depreciation funds for development fees.
Lt. Colonel Vineet Mehta v. The Estate Officer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of an Army officer from public premises, affirming the absolute right of the owner to terminate allotment and limiting judicial review where statutory remedies exist.
Anshul Aggarwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court examined the constitutional validity of MCI amendments disqualifying open school candidates and imposing upper age limits for NEET, emphasizing the need for reasonable restrictions under Article 19(6) and applying the doctrine of proportionality.
Indu Singh and Anr. v. Prem Chaudhary and Ors.
The Delhi High Court Full Bench held that an order for sale in a partition suit is a final decree and an instrument of partition under the Stamp Act, attracting stamp duty and being immediately executable.
IRB Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Toll Ways Pvt Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award and held that the concessionaire is contractually obliged to grant discounts and concessions on both NH-8 and the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway under the Concession Agreement and National Highways Fee Rules.
Kamal Jeet v. Sneh Lata Chaturvedi
The Delhi High Court held that forfeiture of earnest money under an agreement to sell immovable property must be reasonable and supported by proof of loss, and ordered refund of the amount paid with interest after dismissal of specific performance suit.
M/s UNITED ELECTRONICS & ANR. v. M/s COMPUAGE INFOCOM LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal in an Order XXXVII CPC suit, holding that an unsubstantiated defence of defective goods without rejection notice under Section 42 Sale of Goods Act does not constitute a triable issue warranting leave to defend.
Parveen Garg v. Satpal Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking specific performance of a property sale agreement due to lack of privity with the actual owner and failure to prove continuous readiness and willingness with substantial payment.
Eros Resorts & Hotels Ltd v. Explorer Associates Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the order rejecting the application to reject the plaint against the appellant, holding no cause of action was disclosed against it due to lack of privity of contract and that the appeal was maintainable as the suit was instituted before the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
MS. Pooja Khatri & Ors. v. Delhi University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the practical examination results of a Physical Education degree, holding that the examiners acted within their discretion and the petitioners' claims were belated and without merit.
Vikas Bhaskar v. University of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the University of Delhi cannot retrospectively apply amended supplementary examination rules to students admitted before 2017-18, protecting their legitimate expectation and directing the University to allow supplementary exams as per the earlier scheme.
The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, Delhi (N) v. M/s Kangan Security Service (Regd)
The Delhi High Court upheld the reduction of provident fund damages to 60% considering mitigating circumstances of delayed cheque encashment, emphasizing correct application of Sections 14-B and 7Q of the EPF Act.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SEEMA DEVI & ORS
Delhi High Court recalculated and enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying Supreme Court guidelines on dependency loss and non-pecuniary damages, allowing the insurance company's appeal in part.
Ram Shankar & Anr v. Binod Kumar Rai & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying Delhi minimum wages, adding future prospects, and increasing the multiplier as per Supreme Court precedent.
PVR INOX LTD. v. SHEETAL ANSAL & ORS.
The Delhi High Court referred disputes between the petitioner and respondents 1 and 3 to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, leaving the inclusion of respondent 2 to the arbitrator's determination.
Mahipal v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioners in a dowry case, subject to furnishing personal bonds and sureties, considering disputed facts about the return of dowry articles.
Kharbanda and Lalita v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to Gurudwara office bearers accused of misappropriation, considering partial accounting of funds, delay in complaint, and ongoing civil disputes.
Bholanath Lal v. M/S. Shree Om Enterprises (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that illegally terminated workmen are entitled to reinstatement with full back wages unless the employer proves gainful employment, setting aside an award granting only 10% back wages.
Bholanath Lal v. M/S. Shree Om Enterprises (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that employees illegally terminated are entitled to full back wages unless the employer proves gainful employment, setting aside a Labour Court award granting only 10% back wages.
Bholanath Lal v. M/S. Shree Om Enterprises (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that illegally terminated workmen are entitled to reinstatement with full back wages unless the employer proves gainful employment, setting aside a Labour Court award that granted only partial back wages.