Delhi High Court
65,687 judgments
M/S ASSET CARE & RECONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE LTD. v. HARJEET S. SABHARWAL
The High Court held that objections to interrogatories on grounds of irrelevance or vexatiousness must be considered by the trial court before compelling answers, setting aside the order directing unconditional compliance.
Sun N Shade Opticians & Ors. v. Shyam Sunder Budhiraja
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on the ground of bonafide need under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, recognizing the landlord's right to evict tenants for occupation by his son returning from abroad to set up legal practice.
Hyundai Rotem Company v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of fraudulent practice by Hyundai Rotem but held that the five-year blacklisting by DMRC was disproportionate and directed reconsideration of the debarment period.
Krishna Khandelwal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the old Land Acquisition Act have not lapsed where compensation was deposited in court due to a dispute, dismissing the petitioner’s claim under the 2013 Act.
Sh. Harjeet Singh Johar v. The Commissioner of Customs (General) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice issued beyond the mandatory 90-day period from the receipt of the offence report under Regulation 20 of the Customs Broker & Licensing Regulations, 2013 is invalid and quashed the notice and related suspension order.
Manoj Kumar v. Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board
The Delhi High Court directed the employer to reconsider the petitioner's claim for backdating regularization by passing a speaking order addressing parity with similarly situated employees.
Rajiv Agarwal v. M/S Central Electronics Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to submit representations against a departmental inquiry report and directed the Disciplinary Authority to consider them, emphasizing the requirement of joint inquiry under Rule 36 where multiple employees face similar charges.
Smt. Rani and Ors. v. Punjab Academy and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Punjabi Academy to consider and decide the petitioners' representation seeking parity with regular teachers within a stipulated time by a speaking order.
Arun Kumar Roy v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner to provide a reasoned response within a stipulated time to the petitioner's pension settlement application, ensuring administrative accountability.
S.K. Oberoi v. UCO Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree for recovery of Rs. 1,50,000/- with interest against defendants for fraudulent bank account entries, holding that the suit was maintainable and not barred by limitation or prior DRT proceedings.
Prem Prakash Gupta v. Sanjay Aggarwal
An unregistered Deed of Gift of immovable property does not create any legal right and delay beyond eight months in registration cannot be condoned, rendering such gift null and void.
M/S ADITYA BIRLA NUVO LIMITED v. MR.SANWAR LAI AJMERA ALIAS MANISH & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages to the plaintiff for trademark infringement by defendants using the identical 'PETER ENGLAND' mark on garments.
Manpreet Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not duly paid or deposited in court as per the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Tara Devi v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed two bail applications as withdrawn upon the petitioners' counsel's request without adjudicating on the merits.
All India Central Ground Water Board Employees Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's withdrawal of recognition of a service association for violating procedural rules but allowed the association to make a detailed representation for reconsideration.
Minerva Public School v. M/S Edu Smart Services Pvt. Ltd and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw multiple writ petitions with liberty to pursue relief through appropriate proceedings, dismissing the petitions as withdrawn.
Subhash Chand Goyal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Sub-Registrar's refusal to register a Lease Deed due to an existing status quo order and directed the petitioner to seek clarification from the Court that passed the order.
Rishabh Suri v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of writ petitions as petitioners had preferred appeals before the Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
Kunal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs involving non-serious offences based on a voluntary compromise between neighbors, subject to payment of compensation for investigation costs.
Ajay Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR based on a bona fide settlement between parties and imposed costs on petitioners for investigation expenses.