Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Pawan Kumar Mathuri v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CISF transfer order, holding that transfer is an exigency of service and judicial interference is limited absent arbitrariness or mala fide.
Rajender Singh Sisodia v. Shafeena Begum & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, upholding the Trial Court’s decree restoring possession to Respondent No. 1 after finding illegal dispossession without due process based on admitted possession and inadmissible unregistered documents.
Wieden+Kennedy India Private Limited v. Jindal Steel and Power Limited
Delhi High Court held that copyright infringement claims arising from a services agreement are arbitrable, declined interim injunction against respondent's launched campaign, but directed deposit of security pending arbitration.
Jamsheed Zahoor Paul v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under UAPA, holding that a prima facie true case exists against him and statutory bail restrictions apply despite prolonged incarceration.
Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development & Corporation Ltd. v. M/S PNC Delhi Industrial Infra Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral awards on annuity payments from the Provisional Completion Certificate date but set aside damages for speculative loss due to non-reduction of loan interest, clarifying principles on contract damages and arbitration awards.
Union of India v. Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Award that liquidated damages under NEP, 2006 must be calculated on estimated costs at extension grant, dismissing the Union of India's appeal for recalculation based on actual costs.
Naresh @ Satya v. State; Karnail Singh @ Kaka v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for chain-snatching under Section 379 IPC based on possession of stolen property and reliable police testimony despite the victim's failure to identify them.
Union of India & Anr. v. Balwant Singh
The Delhi High Court held that employees retired before the introduction of new service regulations are not entitled to post-retirement benefits introduced thereafter, setting aside the Tribunal's order granting leave encashment to a retired employee.
Deep Jyoti Exports Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the proper officer to dispose of the petitioner's pending refund application under the CGST Act within four weeks, including payment of interest on any delayed refund, and allowed the petition with liberty to pursue further remedies.
M/S PENDO PLAST PVT LTD v. M/S BAJAJ PLASTO INDUSTRIES
The Delhi High Court held that the jurisdiction clause in the invoices conferring exclusive jurisdiction to Bahadurgarh courts ousts the Delhi Commercial Court's jurisdiction, setting aside the Trial Court's order and directing the suit to be filed in Bahadurgarh.
Ajay @ Lala v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case due to hostile witnesses, prolonged custody, and lack of conclusive evidence, subject to strict conditions.
Rajesh Kapoor v. LD Principal District and Sessions Judge (Hqs), Tis Hazari Courts
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of earned leave and held that observations in the leave order cannot be used in disciplinary proceedings absent specific charges.
Delhi State Legal Services Authority v. Annwesha Deb
The Delhi High Court held that an empanelled Legal Services Advocate engaged by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority is entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, recognizing her as a contractual employee despite professional engagement.
Somraj@Dhami v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court cancelled anticipatory bail granted to the accused for non-cooperation in investigation, emphasizing that bail conditions requiring cooperation are mandatory and breach justifies cancellation.
D N Gandhi v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing grant of arrears of pay upgradation to the petitioner, holding that delay in filing the OA post rejection of representation was not inordinate and the Tribunal erred in denying arrears on the assumption of retirement.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Vinod Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim and held that recovery rights do not arise against the owner or driver on account of a forged driving license without proof of knowledge.
Mohit Yadav v. State of NCT, Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of transporting commercial quantity of cannabis, holding that alleged procedural defects in sampling and absence of independent witnesses do not justify bail under the NDPS Act.
DANISH INFRATECH PVT. LTD. v. DELHI CANTONMENT BOARD
The Delhi High Court quashed a sealing order under Section 249 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 as demolition was suspended and the sealing was arbitrarily selective, affirming writ jurisdiction despite statutory bars.
Sadan Kumar Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition after the university agreed to grant the petitioner an extension under UGC Regulations 2016 and allowed interim hostel stay.
Vijay Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the posting and extension of an IAS officer, reaffirming that PILs are not maintainable in service matters and only aggrieved non-appointees have locus to challenge such appointments.