Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Chandrashekhar Chouhan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte compensation award under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, holding the petitioner jointly liable despite non-direct employment and dismissed the writ petition challenging the award.
LAVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON
The Delhi High Court held that Ericsson’s Standard Essential Patents are valid and infringed by Lava, granted permanent injunctions and damages, and affirmed the enforceability of FRAND licensing commitments.
Kanchanjunga Building Employees Union v. Kanchanjunga Flat Owner's Society & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award dismissing the workmen's claim for regularization, holding they were employees of the contractor and not the flat owners' association, which does not qualify as an industry under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Chowgule and Company Private Limited v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner 10 days to approach the statutory Tribunal and restrained enforcement of an order appropriating the bank guarantee pending adjudication.
Chandra Prakash Sharma v. National Highways Logistics Management Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a sole proprietorship firm has no separate legal existence from its proprietor and quashed the technical rejection of the petitioner’s bid based solely on the format of the net worth certificate.
WG. Commander P.S. Bhinder (Retd) Now Deceased Through Lrs v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of a lease for alternate plot allotment due to concealment of ownership interest in HUF property in the affidavit, affirming that HUF property interests must be disclosed under the 1961 Scheme eligibility conditions.
REFOP INDIA LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that the 2016 amendment introducing Rule 37 applies retrospectively to pending applications for conversion of unlimited liability companies, and the appellant’s application was rightly rejected for non-compliance with the amended procedural safeguards.
Meritech Software Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed BSNL to reconsider the petitioner’s bid rejection by issuing a reasoned order, treating the writ petition as a representation, emphasizing the need for speaking orders in tender processes.
Ishrar Ahmed v. ICICI Bank Limited and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRT's order, holding that a General Power of Attorney executed by a person without title cannot transfer immovable property rights, and possession in favor of the mortgagee bank was valid.
Dr. Ranganatha Nandyal v. I.G.N.O.U. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal for plagiarism was disproportionate compared to a warning given in a similar case and remanded the matter for reconsideration of punishment, affirming the principle of parity and maintainability of writ petitions under Article 226.
Varun v. Toolika Pandey
The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under the Negotiable Instruments Act against a non-executive director appointed post issuance of dishonoured cheques and moratorium under insolvency proceedings, holding he lacked control and liability.
Sanjay Kumar Baranwal v. Bhavna Kumari
The Delhi High Court modified interim maintenance by reducing the amount payable to the Wife and children after the elder daughter attained majority and started earning, while upholding the rest of the maintenance order.
Anoop Kumar Mishra v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the minor penalty imposed on an AAI officer for negligence in hospital empanelment, holding that disciplinary procedures and principles of natural justice were duly followed and judicial review is limited to procedural compliance and existence of evidence.
Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr. v. Shri Jagminder Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing notional promotion of superannuated employees eligible for SAG, emphasizing mandatory consideration despite delayed DPCs.
Surjit Singh Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking removal of the Chief Minister on grounds of arrest, holding that writ jurisdiction does not permit judicial removal without due process.
Ashok Chaturbhuj Bhatia v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief staying an auction for one week to enable the petitioner to approach the NCLT, disposing of the writ petition without further relief.
Bhima alias Manoj v. State
The Delhi High Court suspended the sentences of appellants convicted under Section 307 IPC pending appeal due to prolonged trial and prima facie infirmities in prosecution evidence, granting bail under Section 389 Cr.P.C.
Zomi Students Federation v. Union Public Service Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition seeking examination centers in Manipur's hill districts, accepting alternative arrangements by UPSC and financial support by the State to facilitate tribal candidates' participation.
Ashoka Enclave Coop. G/H Society Ltd. v. Registrar Cooperative Societies Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Returning Officer's order removing disputed defaulters from the list, allowing them to vote in cooperative society elections pending adjudication of dues.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. JAY PRAKASH SOJA
The Delhi High Court held that amended promotion criteria apply prospectively and uniformly, set aside the Tribunal’s order favoring old criteria, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of discrimination claims.