Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Alok Mohan Kar & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where physical possession has been taken and compensation paid to the recorded owner, dismissing the petitioners' claim as subsequent purchasers.
Rohtash v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that acquisition proceedings do not lapse where compensation is paid and physical possession of the land is taken and utilized by the acquiring authority.
Parbati v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the government to reconsider the petitioner’s claim for site allotment under a relocation scheme, emphasizing the need for reasoned orders and procedural fairness despite delay.
Purna Nand & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed directors of a struck-off company to seek removal of the company's name under Section 248(2) and benefit from the Condonation of Delay Scheme, applying prior judicial directions.
Indo Arya Central Transport Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS), Delhi-1 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the prosecution sanction under the Income Tax Act for delayed TDS deposit, holding that challenges to the sanction and defenses like reasonable cause must be examined during trial, not at the pre-trial writ stage.
Devinder Singh v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest writ petition challenging the use of the duly registered and excise-approved trademark 'Godfather' for beer, holding the petition devoid of merit.
Sugandha Khaitan v. The Bar Council of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking late inclusion in the Bar Council electoral roll after the election process had commenced, emphasizing the finality of electoral procedures.
Lucknow Medical Agencies v. Arjun Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal for damages caused by fire, holding no negligence by the defendant and applying the principle against double recovery after insurance compensation.
Ravi Garg & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the second respondent to reconsider the petitioners' promotion claims in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Rabi Sankar Patro, allowing a fresh representation and timely disposal.
Sonia Narula v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the refusal to allow withdrawal of resignation beyond 90 days and directed reconsideration in light of administrative guidelines, leaving open the legality of resignation acceptance without Central Government approval.
Kalyan Singh v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a departmental inquiry may continue post-retirement unless prohibited, and directed the petitioner to file a reply to the inquiry report with further proceedings to follow.
Mohan Lal v. The Principal Resident Commissioner, J&K House & Ors.
The court directed the petitioner to file a representation for additional salary as per a Cabinet communication and ordered the employer to consider and decide it within a stipulated timeframe.
M/S. BASANT & CO. v. M/S. OSRAM INDIA PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that possession was delivered only on 10.2.2000, awarding mesne profits with 15% annual increase and 12% interest from 1.11.1996 to 10.2.2000 against the tenant for unlawful occupation.
Jagbir Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse if possession is taken, but compensation must be paid under the 2013 Act, directing payment to the petitioner within one year.
Ajay Luthra & Ors. v. Registrar of Companies NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed directors disqualified for non-filing of returns to avail the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018, and approach the ROC under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, to regularize their status.
IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. PATIL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award ruling that cracks in supplied concrete sleepers were not due to manufacturing defects, affirming the arbitrator's plausible contract interpretation and refusing to interfere under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
KRR Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award except for damages awarded in addition to liquidated damages, holding that a serving officer arbitrator is valid if impartial and that duplication of damages is impermissible under Section 74 of the Indian Contract Act.
Rajiv Bhatnagar v. Ish Bhatnagar
The Delhi High Court held that an ad interim injunction does not bar a party from prosecuting a suit and non-disclosure of such injunction in the plaint is not a ground for rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Arvind Kaur Narula v. Hanmer MSL Communications Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for refund of security deposit with interest where the lease was terminated early by mutual agreement under a broad termination clause, dismissing the defendant's plea of breach and losses.
Nikhil Bansal v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to take steps for voluntary striking off of the company and stayed his disqualification as director pending compliance, ordering activation of his DIN and DSC.