Delhi High Court
65,687 judgments
Sukhdev v. Yashwant Kumar Bhardwaj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court's jurisdiction to permit withdrawal of a dismissed suit and filing of a fresh suit on the same cause of action due to deficient pleadings.
Chandan Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination by a constituted Medical Board for the petitioner challenging his rejection from Army recruitment on medical grounds, holding the Board's decision final and binding.
B K Basavaraju v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a party with a direct interest must be impleaded and heard before the Tribunal, setting aside an order passed without impleading the petitioner and remanding the matter for rehearing.
Nirmal Devi v. Poonam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interim orders under the Delhi Rent Control Act are tentative and require fresh final orders post-trial, remanding the matter for proper adjudication of increased rent and interest claims.
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited v. M/S Saisudhir Energy Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld NVVN's entitlement to reasonable liquidated damages for delay in commissioning a solar power project under a public utility contract, applying Section 74 of the Contract Act and balancing equities to fix damages at Rs. 20.70 crores plus bank guarantee charges.
Dr. V. Murali v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of the Dental Council of India's Secretary, ruling that prior Central Government sanction is required only for pay and service conditions, not for the appointment itself.
Manjula Sodhi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Order VII Rule 14 CPC applies to probate proceedings allowing late filing of the original Will, and non-compliance with Section 276 Indian Succession Act can be rectified without dismissing the petition.
Dr Parmod Kumar Dhailwal v. GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging non-extension of contractual employment, permitting the petitioner to apply for the regular post with age relaxation and weightage as per rules.
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited v. M/S Saisudhir Energy Limited
The Delhi High Court held that liquidated damages stipulated in a public utility solar power PPA are enforceable as reasonable compensation under Section 74 of the Contract Act even without proof of actual loss, and fixed damages payable for delay accordingly.
Bar Council of India v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a statutory body performing non-commercial functions must be assessed for property tax under the lowest Use Factor applicable to public purpose buildings, quashing the commercial classification and remanding for fresh assessment.
Honshu Buildcon Private Limited v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
Delhi High Court upheld NDMC's cancellation of Letters of Intent and forfeiture of deposits against bidders linked to defaulter companies, affirming limited judicial review in public tender matters.
Chhatar Pal v. State; Pappu v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted two accused of murder due to failure of prosecution to prove a complete and unbroken chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
M. B. Usgaonkar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's dismissal of the petitioner's claim on constructive res judicata grounds and remitted the matter for substantive adjudication on the issue of pension deduction from half pay leave salary.
Vinod Prakash Joshi v. Nirmala Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff’s claim for recovery based on invoices and accounts, recognized counsel’s authority to settle on behalf of parties, and approved a settlement modifying the decree accordingly.
Sanjay Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging removal from CISF service due to unexplained delay, non-exhaustion of departmental remedies, and held that acquittal in criminal proceedings does not automatically entitle reinstatement.
Durga Ram v. Saumya Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions as withdrawn after the respondent complied with Court directions and the petitioners did not press the matter further.
Narenderkumar Nagar v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of civil appeals by mutual settlement between parties, resulting in withdrawal of related cases and dismissal of the appeals.
GEE DEE INTERNATIONAL v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS(EXPORT)
The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of writ petitions challenging interest payment provisions without expressing opinion, allowing future constitutional challenges to be considered on merits.
Raj Nath Khosla & Anr. v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of a sole arbitrator on grounds of alleged non-disclosure and multiple appointments, holding such challenges under the Fifth Schedule are premature and must await the arbitral award.
Manishi Mohan Sanwal & Anr. v. Emaar MGF Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the appointment of a common arbitrator on grounds of alleged non-disclosure and ineligibility under the Fifth Schedule, holding such challenges are maintainable only after the arbitral award is rendered.