Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Neha Aggarwal v. PNB Housing Finance Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the bar on civil court jurisdiction over disputes involving recovery of debts secured by mortgage under the SARFAESI Act, holding that such matters fall exclusively within the Debt Recovery Tribunal's jurisdiction except in narrow cases of fraudulent enforcement.
Sri Guru Singh Sabha v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that the MCD/SDMC lawfully modified the layout plan to change land use from a school to residential and community facilities, dismissing residents' petitions challenging the change.
Dr. V.K. Agrawal v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Vice-Chancellor's interpretation that a person cannot serve more than two terms cumulatively under categories (x) or (xi) of the University Executive Council, dismissing the petition challenging disqualification.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Jaswinder Rai
The Delhi High Court held that NDMC's Resolution allowing reassessment of rateable value for self-occupied residential properties after letting applies irrespective of timing of letting, and rateable value must be fixed as per NDMC Act provisions, dismissing NDMC's challenge.
Common Cause v. Bahujan Samaj Party
The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission lacks power to freeze or withdraw a reserved election symbol outside prescribed grounds but must issue guidelines to prevent misuse of public funds by ruling parties for propagating their symbols.
M/S. MASAURHI SERVICE STATION v. BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging BPCL’s cancellation of the petitioner’s retail outlet resitement from Shanti Path to Azadpur, holding the resitement violated MoPNG policy and no vested right was created.
Aero Club of India v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Ministry of Civil Aviation's letter was not a binding policy direction under Section 40 of the AAI Act, allowing the Airport Authority of India to enforce enhanced licence fees and eviction notices against the petitioners.
Madhvi Singh & Ors. v. Pavik Lifestyle Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's appeal, holding that a suit for ejectment and mesne profits against a tenant admitted for the suit is maintainable despite initial denial of tenancy, and dismissed the trial court's finding of no landlord-tenant relationship with the respondent.
Raghav Buildcon Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging alleged wrongful bank debits, holding that such contractual and monetary disputes are not maintainable under Article 226 where alternative remedies under specialized recovery laws exist.
Surajit Nundy & Ors. v. Management of Mirambika Free Progress School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that shifting a school within the same locality does not require prior approval under Rule 55 of the Delhi School Education Rules, and such shifting does not invalidate the school's recognition.
Grover, Mr.Nikhil Sharda, Ms.Padma Priya, Ms.Ratna A., Advs v. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
The Delhi High Court held that the UGC Regulations, 2016 are mandatory and binding on Jawaharlal Nehru University by operation of law, and procedural irregularities in their adoption do not invalidate the Admission Policy based thereon.
M/S COMPUTER KIDS PVT. LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that a municipal notice under Section 345-A requires a hearing and reasoned order before sealing premises, directing the SDMC to hear the petitioner and stay sealing pending decision.
Jatindra Kumar Pradhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions as infructuous after the respondents granted outliving permission and directed payment of House Rent Allowance to CISF couples denied family accommodation.
Vinop v. Ranjeetsingh
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to maintain status quo on possession pending the Rent Control Tribunal's decision on stay applications filed by petitioners against decrees under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
B.K. College v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court set aside the withdrawal of recognition of a teacher education institution for procedural lapses and directed fresh inspection and due process before any adverse action.
TOSHIBA INDIA PVT LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court held that interest paid on customs duty is deductible only in the year of actual payment under Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, allowing deduction in AY 2016-17 but not in earlier years.
Krishan Kumar Sood v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s refusal to recall a witness for further cross-examination on new facts emerging during another accused’s cross-examination, clarifying the limited scope of Section 311 Cr.P.C. to prevent endless trials.
N.S. Kapur and Ors. v. S G T B Khalsa College and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' applications seeking continuation of interim relief against the minority status of Khalsa College, holding that no interim relief can continue without proper application and that the University of Delhi's withdrawal of its petitions amounted to acceptance of the minority status.
Rusan Pharma Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an emergency procurement outside an expired tender is not bound by the tender’s terms on awarding contracts to the next lowest bidder, and upheld the procurement order placed on the third lowest bidder.
State v. Bina Ramani
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused from forgery-related offences on the ground of limitation under Section 468 Cr.P.C., dismissing the State's petition challenging the discharge.