Delhi High Court
74,231 judgments
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Rakesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the CBI's application for condonation of delay in filing a criminal appeal against acquittal in a bribery case, holding that procedural delays within government departments do not constitute sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
Union of India v. Mukta Srivastava & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order protecting promotions based on a superseded seniority list, holding that promotions must be revisited following a revised seniority list issued in compliance with binding judicial directions.
Sonu v. Premlata
The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance award of ₹18,000 per month under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, emphasizing that courts may infer true income through guesswork when a spouse suppresses financial details.
Sonu v. Premlata
The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance pendente lite award of ₹18,000 per month to a wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, finding the husband concealed income and emphasizing courts may estimate income where full disclosure is lacking.
Dinesh Kumar Meena v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the rejection of a candidate's appointment based on handwriting mismatch after forensic examination confirmed the handwriting matched, directing his appointment with consequential benefits.
Vijay Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing appointment of the candidate after forensic confirmation of thumb impression matching, overruling rejection based on handwriting/signature mismatch.
Yogesh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition, quashing the Tribunal's order rejecting candidature on handwriting mismatch after forensic thumb impression verification confirmed the petitioner's identity, directing his appointment with consequential benefits.
Dinesh Kumar Gurjar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside cancellation of candidature based on handwriting mismatch, relying on FSL thumb impression report and emphasizing the need for expert examination and adherence to natural justice.
Union of India v. Rakesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of candidature cancellation for minor OMR erasure, emphasizing adherence to recruitment instructions and binding coordinate bench precedent.
Priyanka Rani v. Government of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s candidature for Nursing Officer due to non-compliance with the prescribed validity period of OBC (NCL) certificates as mandated by the recruitment advertisement and official notices.
Pradeep Agarwal v. State Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that where a plea of fraud was already taken in the original securitization application, amendment to add the same plea may be refused, but the party can clarify it in replication, and the Tribunal shall consider it on merits.
Kalpana Mehdiratta v. Air Force Bal Bharati School
The Delhi High Court upheld the selection of respondent No.4 as Vice-Principal, ruling that the Departmental Promotion Committee's overall assessment of merit and seniority is not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or procedural irregularity.
Hitesh Chhabra & Anr. v. Sandeep Chhabra
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the Court must appoint an arbitrator upon failure of parties to agree, limiting its role to verifying the arbitration agreement and timeliness of the petition.
Sandeep Sharma v. Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed the removal order of an employee due to procedural irregularities and lack of evidence in the departmental inquiry, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Savita Jain v. State of N.C.T.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of accused tenants for murder and robbery based on reliable child witness testimony, circumstantial evidence, and recovery of stolen property.
Savita Jain v. State of N.C.T.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for murder and robbery based on reliable child witness testimony, circumstantial evidence, and recovery of stolen property establishing common intention.
AGP City Gas Private Limited & Anr. v. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court clarified that exclusivity granted to Authorized Entities under PNGRB Act is limited to pipeline CGD networks, allowing LNG stations dispensing LNG in liquid form by others, and upheld the Board's regulatory authority to balance exclusivity with consumer interests.
Bennet, Coleman and Company Ltd v. Fashion One Television LLC
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent's trademark registrations containing the dominant element "NOW" in Class 38 infringe the petitioner's "NOW" family of marks and ordered their removal from the register.
Shailendra Garg v. K-7 Impex Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court modified a summary suit decree based on cheques and promissory notes, rejecting the appellant's defence involving a separate company and reducing the interest rate, while affirming the requirement of triable issues for leave to defend under Order XXXVII CPC.
Vardhman Precision Profiles v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting claims as non-arbitrable due to failure to comply with contractual notification requirements, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.