Delhi High Court
70,895 judgments
M/S DEEPAK & CO. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners are not entitled to continue operating Railway stalls after license expiry and dismissed their writ petitions, affirming that expired contracts confer no right to extension under Article 14.
M/S HIGHWAY SERVICE STATION v. BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a higher court hearing an appeal meant for a lower court is a procedural irregularity not affecting jurisdiction, thus validating the appellate order and dismissing the petition challenging it.
Suresh Kumar Kalra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the In Situ Promotion Scheme approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to denial of promotion based on revised benchmarks and holding that substantial compliance with business rules suffices absent prejudice.
Narender Singh v. Ishwar Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to lack of direct contract and delayed action, awarding recovery of earnest money with interest to the plaintiff.
Amit Dahiya & Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition directing interim recognition of distance education diplomas for promotion eligibility pending the Supreme Court's final decision on their validity.
Harsh Kakar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed revival of a seniority dispute OA for merits adjudication after the Supreme Court judgment was declined application by respondents, setting aside the dismissal of contempt proceedings.
Chanderjeet Kumar @ Kishan v. State
The Delhi High Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence and entitled to release and benefits under the Juvenile Justice Act despite conviction for murder, emphasizing mandatory age inquiry and protection of juvenile rights at all stages.
RAM PRASAD & ORS v. MUSARRAT BEGUM
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order on bona fide requirement grounds, holding that the landlord's ownership need not be absolute and the tenant failed to produce sufficient facts to obtain leave to defend.
Shiv Raj v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, granting the petitioner a declaration of lapse.
Satya Narayan Yadav v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of an employee on probation due to discriminatory treatment compared to similarly placed employees with longer absences and directed reconsideration of his case.
Apparel Export Promotion Council v. M/S Mahavir Internation Pvt Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that liability must be ascertained on the date of cheque presentation and permitting additional evidence to be led for a just decision.
Sunil Goel v. Lt. Governor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Section 6 declaration and held the Section 4 notification lapsed in land acquisition proceedings against the petitioners, following prior binding decisions.
Madhu Pamnani & Ors. v. Neeraj Pamnani
The Delhi High Court held that Family Courts have jurisdiction to modify visitation rights orders upon changed circumstances, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and restoring the appellant's application to facilitate better access between father and children.
Ramjilal Chauhan & Ors v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under various IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties at the Mediation Centre.
Soma Enterprise Ltd v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of a suit concerning a bank guarantee at an early stage on the plaintiff's request, directing partial refund of court fees, while preserving the plaintiff's right to seek future remedies.
M/S COMPACT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SEABUCKTHORN BEVERAGES LLP
The Delhi High Court allowed a 50% refund of court fees to the plaintiff following an out-of-court settlement reached before framing of issues under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.
Veena Sehgal & Ors. v. Krishna Sehgal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a voluntary settlement resolving a family property dispute and granted refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, 1870.
Usha Pir v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years before the 2013 Act's commencement.
State Bank of India v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks jurisdiction to interfere with final disciplinary orders absent allegations of reservation policy violation, and its recommendations are only recommendatory, not binding.
Azad Singh Hooda v. Delhi Technology University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful non-extension of a contractual appointment, holding no violation of natural justice or vested right to contract renewal.