Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Anil Kumar Nasa & Ors. v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme cannot retrospectively withdraw ACP benefits already granted, upholding the petitioners' entitlement to those benefits.
Amit Pal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an OBC certificate issued by a competent authority within the prescribed time, even if not in the prescribed format, must be accepted and quashed the cancellation of candidature as arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
ALSTOM INDIA LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that refund of Terminal Excise Duty under the Foreign Trade Policy is not payable where exemption is available, but directed the authorities to pass and communicate a formal order on the petitioner's refund claim before judicial intervention.
M/S U.D.K PAPERS PVT LTD v. M/S GLORY GRAPHICS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend in a summary suit where the defendant raised a bona fide defense disputing receipt and authenticity of invoices, establishing a triable issue.
Nisar Ahmed v. Agyapal Singh
A Mutawalli who is a beneficiary under a Wakf Deed has locus standi to file an eviction petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, and admission of tenancy estops the tenant from disputing landlord's title.
Alpha Tiger Cyprus Investments Ltd. v. Shakti Nath & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that courts can grant interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act post-arbitral award but pre-enforcement, including maintaining status quo over assets, even if the award is yet to be challenged under Section 34.
Sudhir Chaudhry v. State; Samir Ahluwalia v. State
The Delhi High Court held that voluntary furnishing of voice samples, even when reading incriminating text, does not violate the constitutional protection against self-incrimination under Article 20(3).
T.K. Rai v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging compulsory retirement of a CISF officer for repeated misconduct and bypassing official channels, holding the penalty lawful and proportionate.
B Venkatraman v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted probate to the appellant as the named executor of the Will, setting aside the order that wrongly granted Letters of Administration.
Jagdeo Singh @ Jagga v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of three accused for drug trafficking, arms possession, and counterfeit currency offences, affirming the admissibility of intercepted calls under Section 65B Evidence Act and rejecting defence claims of fabrication and procedural lapses.
Jagdeo Singh @ Jagga v. State
Delhi High Court upheld convictions of three accused for drug trafficking, fake currency, and arms offences, affirming admissibility of intercepted calls under Section 65B Evidence Act and rejecting defence claims of fabrication.
Jagdeo Singh @ Jagga v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of three accused for drug trafficking, arms possession, and fake currency offences, affirming the admissibility of intercepted mobile phone evidence under Section 65B of the Evidence Act and rejecting defence claims of false implication and evidence tampering.
Amitabh Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a CRPF officer for misconduct, affirming the disciplinary authority’s power to disagree with inquiry findings and limiting judicial review to perversity or no evidence.
JINDAL STEEL & POWER LIMITED & ANOTHER v. UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS
Delhi High Court quashed orders changing coal block end-use from steel to power and amalgamating blocks, directing reconsideration consistent with legislative objectives and proper decision-making.
Northern Coalfields Limited v. D.B. Goswami & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities lacks jurisdiction to reinstate a terminated employee or grant service benefits beyond termination under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
Centaur Hotel Employees Union v. Hotel Corporation of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging reduction of retirement age and pay scale revisions, affirming the exclusive executive prerogative and judicial restraint in service condition matters.
N.R. Parashar v. Managing Committee Cambridge School Sriniwaspuri
The Delhi High Court held that extension of service under Rule 110 is discretionary without entitlement, CBSE Bye-Laws do not apply to Delhi schools, but the school must consider re-employment requests per Directorate of Education circulars.
Naveen Chander v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed mediation in a familial dispute involving a major prosecutrix's inter-caste marriage and refused to quash the FIR under Section 365 IPC at the initial stage.
Sanjeev Nanda v. CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed Sanjeev Nanda’s petition seeking waiver of the bail condition requiring prior trial court permission before foreign travel, upholding the trial court’s discretion.
Nipun Malhotra v. Government of Delhi NCT
The Delhi High Court directed the Government to clarify and conduct a disability audit of government buildings to ensure accessibility for differently abled persons, underscoring the State's duty to facilitate disabled persons' rights.