Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Mohammad Sulaiman v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of an organ transplantation application between unrelated foreign nationals due to lack of established relationship and potential commercial transaction, emphasizing strict compliance with the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994.
National Council of Educational Research & Training v. Krishan Murari Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing an employee appointed through direct recruitment to switch pension schemes despite prior CPF option, emphasizing fresh appointment and equality under Article 14.
Chander Prakash v. Ved Prakash
The Delhi High Court held the respondent guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying the court's order to vacate premises and sentenced him to 30 days' civil imprisonment.
Punjab National Bank v. Malayan Banking Berhad & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed Punjab National Bank's petition as infructuous after the District Judge had already ordered the transfer of the civil suit.
Moonlight NGO v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that ambiguous turnover criteria in a tender can be interpreted as cumulative turnover, allowing NGOs' bids for mid-day meal supply to be reconsidered.
Hindustan Prefab Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that statutory post-award interest under Section 31(7)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is payable when the arbitral award is silent on such interest, despite rejection of contractual interest claims.
Saurabh Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the accused in a dowry harassment case due to non-cooperation with investigation and pending recovery of istridhan articles.
Pareena Estate v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that municipal permissions for outdoor advertising are valid only for one year corresponding to advertisement tax payment, and while unauthorized advertisements can be removed without notice, violations of valid permissions require reasonable notice before removal.
TRF Ltd. v. Energo Engineering Projects Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that unconditional bank guarantees can only be restrained from encashment on grounds of egregious fraud or irretrievable harm, dismissing the petitioner's injunction applications and upholding the respondent's contractual rights.
Novex Communication Private Limited v. Hotel Crowne Plaza
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a civil suit following an out of court settlement and directed refund of 50% court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.
CASCADE ENTERPRISES v. PUREARTH INFRASTRUCTURE LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court issued procedural directions for expeditious disposal of arbitration petitions under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 without deciding the merits.
Pankaj Sharma v. The State (NCI of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi v. Rajwinder Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order directing compassionate appointment to the deceased employee’s daughter, recognizing the family’s indigent condition despite delay, while clarifying the order is an exception and not a precedent.
M/S Bombay Mercantile Co-Operative Bank Ltd v. Mohd Abad Alvi & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the decree holder to withdraw execution petitions after the award was satisfied and dismissed the petitions as withdrawn.
Rajit Mehra v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a cheque dishonour and criminal conspiracy case, imposing conditions to ensure cooperation with investigation and prevent absconding.
Mohan Lal v. Union Public Service Commission
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging UPSC's selection of a candidate, holding that the selection process and experience evaluation were lawful and the petitioner’s claims of forgery and procedural irregularity were unsubstantiated.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S Gayatri – ECI (JV)
Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing NHAI to reimburse additional VAT costs to contractor, holding no evidence showed VAT increase was factored into contract price adjustments.
Shri Chand Yadav v. Manoj Kumar & Anr.
The High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution where the complainant was absent due to illness but represented by proxy counsel, holding such dismissal a miscarriage of justice.
Anil Kumar @ Mithu & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of three appellants for the murder of Ravi Kant, affirming the reliability of ocular and medical evidence despite the first informant turning hostile.
Janak Kumari Sood v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging denial of housing allotment as barred by delay and laches, holding that repeated representations do not extend limitation under Article 226.