Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Mahadev Prasad Khanna v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid or tendered, and mere deposit of compensation in court without possession does not prevent lapse.
New Delhi Tele Tech Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Cisco Systems Capital (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that once the trial under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act has reached the stage of Section 145(2), the court has jurisdiction to continue the trial and the complaint cannot be returned for lack of territorial jurisdiction.
Vikas Agarwal v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of candidature for failure to submit requisite experience certificates at the relevant time in a bank recruitment process.
Shankar Sharan & Ors. v. NTPC Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the employer's reasonable interpretation of service rules requiring combined experience in E-7 and E-7A grades for promotion to General Manager, dismissing the petitioners' challenge.
Council for Advancement of People’s Action & Rural Technology v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has limited jurisdiction to investigate complaints under Article 338 and cannot interfere with an employer’s disciplinary actions or service matters, which fall within the exclusive domain of the employer and the Central Administrative Tribunal.
NEW DELHI TELE TECH PVT. LTD. v. M/S. CISCO SYSTEMS CAPITAL (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that once trial under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act has commenced by allowance of cross-examination under Section 145(2), the complaint cannot be returned for lack of territorial jurisdiction and the trial must continue in the court where it is pending.
New Delhi Tele Tech Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Cisco Systems Capital (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that once the trial under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act has commenced after allowance of cross-examination under Section 145(2), the complaint cannot be returned for lack of territorial jurisdiction.
Sapna Tuteja and Anr. v. L&T Finance Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by the absolute limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that service by registered post was valid and delay in filing could not be condoned.
M/S INFERNO PACIFIERS(P) LTD. v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to recall the complainant under Section 311 Cr.P.C. in a cheque dishonour case, emphasizing that the witness had been sufficiently cross-examined and the trial should not be further delayed.
Sandeep Nandal & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the importance of amicable resolution and preventing futile criminal proceedings.
Uttam Narayan Aggarwal v. Kusum Aggarwal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing that continuation of proceedings would be futile and contrary to justice.
Om Prakash v. Inspector General/N.S. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal from service of three CISF constables for assault and misconduct, ruling that disciplinary findings supported by evidence and conducted without prejudice will not be interfered with by the court.
Mehar Singh & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on a mediated settlement, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process and contrary to justice.
Suresh Sharma v. Rajeev Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's revision petition challenging the trial court's refusal to recall additional witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that the petitioner had ample opportunity to produce evidence and the witnesses were not originally listed.
Shiv Shankar v. Rambati
The court allowed withdrawal of a contempt petition following an out-of-court settlement and withdrawal of the main suit.
Shiv Shankar v. Rambati
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff to withdraw the suit unconditionally after amicable settlement and ordered refund of 50% court fees at the initial stage of litigation.
ITA 540/2012 v. AMARSON WATCH CO.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of arbitrary additions made after unjustified rejection of audited books of accounts by the Assessing Officer under the Income Tax Act.
Bir Pal Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing payment of salary arrears with interest to a reinstated CBI officer, holding that employer's unjustified delay in implementing reinstatement orders entitles the employee to full dues.
Durga Nand Jha v. U.O.I & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking CBI investigation into a missing Air Force personnel for lack of territorial jurisdiction, as the cause of action arose in Punjab.
Sushila Devi v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the appointment of a Physical Education Teacher, holding that the selection by a duly constituted committee was fair, merit-based, and not vitiated by nepotism or illegality.