Delhi High Court
68,862 judgments
V Guard Industries Ltd v. MS Mahavir Home Appliances and Anr.
The Delhi High Court recorded an amicable settlement in a design infringement suit and referred the contentious issue of full versus half refund of court fees in private settlements without ADR intervention to a Division Bench for authoritative determination.
Aakash Educational Services Ltd. v. Sahib Sital Singh Bajwa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that restrictive covenants preventing franchisees from running competing coaching centers post-termination are void under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, dismissing the petition for injunction and appointing an arbitrator for fee disputes.
Priyanshi Pathak v. Maharaja Agrasen Model School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking correction of date of birth in school records after twelve years, holding that a belated birth certificate cannot override an affidavit submitted at admission and such attempts amount to misuse of court process.
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports v. Agility Logistic Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award affirming breach of exclusive sponsorship rights and right of first refusal under a logistics services agreement, dismissing the Ministry's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Reserve Bank of India v. CRB Capital Markets Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that shares sold and purchased in the open market prior to RBI and court-imposed embargoes during liquidation proceedings are transferable to bona fide purchasers.
Ranvir Singh v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a non-promotion decision based on an unchallenged adverse ACR after a 15-year delay, emphasizing the necessity of timely legal challenge in service matters.
Mr. Sanjiv Bahl and Mr. Eklavya Bahl, Advocates. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of an entire lecturer recruitment process at NCCT due to widespread irregularities, holding that en masse cancellation without individual hearings is justified when foundational facts establish the process is vitiated and segregation of tainted candidates is impossible.
Rakesh Kumar Meena v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal without a formal inquiry under Rule 9 of the Railway Servants Rules, 1968 violates natural justice and remanded the matter for a proper disciplinary inquiry.
K. Z. Khan v. National Commission for Women & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the premature repatriation of an employee on deputation who had consented to immediate repatriation in case of unsatisfactory performance, dismissing the appeal for lack of mandatory notice and reasons.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd v. Mirador Commercial Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of a sole arbitrator under the contract clause was not unilateral or invalid under Supreme Court precedents and that disputes on limitation and arbitrability are for the arbitral tribunal to decide, dismissing the petitioner’s plea to terminate the arbitrator’s mandate or stay proceedings.
Council of the Instt. of Chartered Accountants of India v. Anil Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary action removing a Chartered Accountant's name from the register for professional misconduct in certifying inconsistent audit reports without proper verification.
Alok Punj Vidya Peeth (Regd) Society Nehru Adarsh Vidyalaya v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to hand over management of Alok Punj Secondary School to the petitioner society as per an unchallenged LG order, subject to repairs and post-Board exams.
Union of India and Another v. Sh. Vivek Gupta and Others
The court upheld that an employee exonerated from disciplinary proceedings is entitled to seniority benefits from the original promotion recommendation date despite joining service later.
Latika v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing consideration of the petitioner’s candidature as OBC despite late submission of the certificate, emphasizing constitutional principles of reservation and administrative fairness.
Union of India & Ors. v. P.S. Gosain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order granting pay parity to respondents identically situated to those in the Sridharan case, emphasizing the finality of judicial decisions and the principle of extending benefits to similarly placed persons.
Rajat Joon v. Rajinder Singh Joon
The Delhi High Court allowed an application by a non-party legal heir to lead evidence challenging a compromise decree on grounds of collusion and clarified the effect of adoption on inheritance rights under Section 12 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.
ARUN SHARMA v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking reinstatement of a terminated employee, holding that ministry advice to consider reinstatement is not binding and recruitment rules must be followed.
Chandan Kumar Chatterjee v. Ministry of Communication and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a pensioner who commuted 100% pension is not entitled to arrears for the pre-restoration period prior to pension restoration after 15 years, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for such arrears.
Ashok Sikka v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the appeal holding the suit challenging demolition by SDMC officials barred by six-month limitation under Section 478 of the Delhi Municipal Act, 1957, as the demolition was done in discharge of official duties pursuant to court orders.
Nitin Kumar v. M/S Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal holding that gratuity is payable only after five years of continuous service under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and the suit claiming gratuity after two years’ service was barred by limitation.