Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Paralympic Committee of India v. Naresh Kumar Sharma and Anr.

18 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2530-DB

The Delhi High Court held that courts should not interfere with sports selection decisions absent manifest arbitrariness or mala fide and set aside an interim order directing selection of a para shooter.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant sports selection para shooting judicial review manifest arbitrariness

M/S. Aneja Construction (I) Ltd. v. Union of India and Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2531-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld NTPC’s cancellation of a tender and retendering decision, holding that such executive actions are not arbitrary if based on bona fide considerations like internal cost estimates and policy changes, and no binding contract arises merely from tender participation or price negotiations.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender cancellation legitimate expectation arbitrariness public authority discretion

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-18 v. M/S. N.S. SOFTWARE

18 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A.K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2533-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's quashing of assessment proceedings under Section 153C for AY 2009-10 due to the Assessing Officer's failure to record a valid satisfaction note establishing that seized documents belonged to the assessee.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Section 153C Income Tax Act satisfaction note search and seizure assessment year 2009-10

Dr. Mallarika Sinha Roy & Ors. v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2541

The Delhi High Court directed Jawaharlal Nehru University to consider the petitioners' representations challenging discontinuation of their warden honorarium and pass a reasoned speaking order within a stipulated time.

administrative other warden appointment honorarium discontinuation representation speaking order

Shailja Bahuguna v. Union of India and Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2542

The Delhi High Court directed the User Department to consider the SSC’s recommendation and communicate its decision on the petitioner’s appointment and equivalence certificate within a stipulated time, emphasizing procedural fairness.

administrative other equivalence certificate Staff Selection Commission University Grants Commission Association of Indian Universities

SHRI RAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO.LTD v. AASIYA VANO & ORS

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2543

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing compensation based on absence of contributory negligence and Supreme Court guidelines on future prospects and non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation contributory negligence future prospects

Prakash Dagar v. Ring Midway Senior Secondary School

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2545

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to promptly act under Section 24(4) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, to resolve teachers' salary and teaching assignment disputes after due hearing and representation.

administrative other Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 24(4) Directorate of Education school teachers salary

Prakash Dagar v. Ring Midway Senior Secondary School

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2546

The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to act promptly under the Delhi School Education Act to address teachers' salary and administrative grievances after due process and representation.

administrative other Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Sub-Section 4 of Section 24 salary non-payment school inquiry

Prakash Dagar v. Ring Midway Senior Secondary School

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2547
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The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to take prompt administrative action under Section 24(4) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, to address teachers' grievances regarding non-payment of salary and denial of teaching duties.

administrative other Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 24(4) salary non-payment teacher rights

Radha Raman Thakur v. Union of India & Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:2549

The court directed the petitioner to file a representation against termination orders and the competent authority to decide it with a speaking order, disposing of the writ petition on procedural grounds without adjudicating the merits.

administrative other termination of service reinstatement representation speaking order

M/S Dadhimati Constructions v. The Muse Sarovar Portico & Ors.

18 Apr 2018 · Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2539-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the grant of unconditional leave to defend under Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC, holding that such leave is granted upon existence of triable issues and does not amount to final adjudication on merits.

civil appeal_dismissed Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC leave to defend triable issues interlocutory order

Shailendra Bhatnagar v. The Registrar General, High Court of Delhi

18 Apr 2018 · Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2540-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking mandamus to improve the Delhi District Courts website, recognizing ongoing efforts by authorities to maintain and enhance the system.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition court website Delhi District Courts National Judicial Data Grid

Basti Ram v. Union of India and Ors

18 Apr 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:8806-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the 'Average' ACR grading, holding that the petitioner had received the report and acted with unclean hands by denying receipt despite documentary evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed Annual Confidential Report ACR grading Departmental Promotion Committee unclean hands doctrine

Commissioner of Customs v. SAP India Pvt Ltd

17 Apr 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:9171-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the Customs Tribunal's remand order and directed it to decide the jurisdictional issue on merits without awaiting the Supreme Court's decision in a related appeal.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs jurisdiction Appellate Tribunal Remand order Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

Ghansar Singh v. Kusum Lata Sharma

17 Apr 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2524

The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order for failure of the landlord to prove bona fide need due to concealment of material facts and reliance on unpleaded claims.

property appeal_allowed Significant bona fide need eviction Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e)

Department of Telecommunications v. Tata Teleservices Limited

17 Apr 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:2511-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting DoT's claim that administrative circulars could override contractual and statutory rules governing subsidy verification under telecom agreements.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Universal Service Support Policy Indian Telegraph Act, 1951

Akash Bansal v. Dy. Commissioner, SDMC and Ors.

17 Apr 2018 · The Acting Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:2508-DB

Delhi High Court dismissed frivolous PILs filed through proxy litigation targeting unauthorized constructions, warning against misuse of judicial process and directing lawful municipal action.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant public interest litigation unauthorized construction abuse of process proxy litigation

Naresh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:2515-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition holding that acceptance of compensation and admission of possession by the landowner precludes lapse of acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.

property petition_dismissed Significant land acquisition actual physical possession Section 24(2) 2013 Act compensation acceptance

Jagbir Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:2514-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition proceedings, holding that acceptance of compensation and possession admitted by landowners precludes lapse of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_dismissed Significant land acquisition actual physical possession Section 24(2) 2013 Act compensation

Dhan Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Apr 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:2513-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition proceedings, holding that acceptance of compensation and admission of possession by landowners preclude lapse of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.

property petition_dismissed Significant land acquisition actual physical possession Section 24(2) of 2013 Act compensation