Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Prem Kumar & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for regularization of casual employment, holding that completion of service alone does not entitle workers to regular posts where no such posts exist and the work is not perennial.
Mahanand Sharma v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence pending appeal to appellants convicted of criminal conspiracy and related offences in a cooperative housing society land allotment fraud, clarifying legal principles on Section 196 CrPC sanction, Section 315 CrPC testimony, and suspension of sentence criteria.
Parasvnath Developers Ltd. v. The D.D.A.
The Delhi High Court upheld DDA's discretionary rejection of the highest bid in a public auction, holding that no vested right arises merely from being the highest bidder and judicial interference is limited to cases of manifest arbitrariness.
Mahboob Alam v. Flipkart Internet Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Commercial Court's dismissal of an application to recall witnesses, holding that the respondents complied with disclosure directions and the suit shall proceed in accordance with law.
Ashutosh Gaur & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Eltus Mode Private Limited v. Commissioner of DGST & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order for denial of natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, leaving the validity of related GST notifications open pending Supreme Court decision.
Makemytrip India Private Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 16 1 Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside vague and unreasoned income tax notices and orders under Sections 148A and 148, directing the Assessing Officer to pass reasoned orders after considering the assessee's replies.
R.S. Yadav v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the compulsory retirement of a CISF officer, holding that multiple preliminary enquiries without sufficient cause and uncorroborated findings rendered the disciplinary action unjustified.
Anwar Hussain v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for sexual offences against two minor girls under IPC and POCSO Act, affirming that credible child victim testimony and statutory presumptions suffice to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite absence of medical evidence or delay in FIR.
Union Public Service Commission v. Ujjawal Jasiwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing UPSC to reconsider a candidate's promotion marks due to an admitted error in APAR data supplied, affirming the candidate's right to fair consideration despite finality clauses in examination rules.
Union of India v. Ajay Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a serviceman who reasonably refused surgery despite a reduced disability percentage.
Surinder Kaur & Anr. v. FIITJEE Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the Court’s role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement without delving into arbitrability or merits.
M/S HIGHWAY ENGINEERING CONSULTANT v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to continue arbitration proceedings after the arbitral tribunal became non-functional due to the resignation of the presiding arbitrator.
SURYAKIRAN INFO PVT LTD v. KALTECH BUILDING CONTROLS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a contract containing an arbitration clause, keeping all substantive rights open for the arbitrator's decision.
Paramjit Singh v. FIITJEE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie satisfaction of an arbitration agreement's existence and appointed an arbitrator accordingly, leaving substantive disputes to arbitration.
Paramjit Singh v. FIITJEE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after prima facie finding the existence of an arbitration agreement, emphasizing limited judicial scrutiny at this stage.
Mr Dharmendra Kumar Singh v. Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed the sole arbitrator as per the contract to adjudicate disputes arising from a vehicle loan agreement.
Salam @ Shah Alam v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for armed robbery under Sections 392/397/34 IPC but modified the sentence to release him on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, emphasizing reformative justice despite the mandatory minimum sentence under Section 397 IPC.
Surender Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for grievous injury and criminal intimidation but modified the sentence to release him on probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, emphasizing reformative justice.
UPGRID SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. SANJAY NAGAR, SOLE PROPRIETOR, SANJAY E RICKSHAW PARKING
The High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn, granting liberty to amend the suit prayers under Order VI Rule 17 CPC, holding that interim applications cannot contain prayers beyond the main suit.