Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
NIIT Limited v. Hole-In-The-Wall Education Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 dispensing with certain meetings based on consents and approved procedural directions for a Scheme of Arrangement involving merger and demerger of companies.
M/S Boston Beverages Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Kingston Beverages & Ors.
Delhi courts lack territorial jurisdiction to try Section 138 NI Act complaints based on multi-city cheques presented at non-home branches; jurisdiction lies only where the cheque is dishonoured at the home branch.
Vijay Nath Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that age relaxation for departmental candidates is organization-specific, upheld cancellation of BSF appointment for overage, but granted reinstatement in CISF with continuity of service and costs due to administrative lapses by SSC.
Union of India v. Pankaj Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that children born of a second, unauthorized marriage are legitimate under the Hindu Marriage Act and entitled to compassionate appointment, striking down discriminatory railway policy violating Article 16(2).
M/S BOSTON BEVERAGES PVT. LTD. v. M/S KINGSTON BEVERAGES & ORS.
Delhi courts lack territorial jurisdiction to try Section 138 NI Act complaints based on multi-city cheques presented at non-home branches; jurisdiction lies only where the cheque is dishonoured at the home branch.
CEECO TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD v. CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of a tender bid due to an inadvertent arithmetical error, holding that judicial review in tender matters is limited and administrative decisions must be respected if bona fide and reasonable.
Staff Selection Commission v. Sudesh
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a vague show-cause notice issued by SSC for alleged examination malpractice, emphasizing the necessity of specific details to satisfy natural justice.
Satinder Punn v. Hardeep Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to set aside an ex parte decree, holding that summons were duly served and the defendant failed to show sufficient cause for non-appearance.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Vinod Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the motor accident compensation awarded to the injured helper based on proven negligence and reasonable income assessment.
Lurgi India International Services Private Limited v. Air Liquide Engineering India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Air Liquide Engineering India Private Limited and Lurgi India International Services Private Limited under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after finding all statutory requirements fulfilled and no objections raised.
K.L.J. RESOURSES LTD. v. JAGUAR OVERSEAS LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal to admit a belatedly filed lease deed, holding that late filing requires due diligence and sufficient cause, which the plaintiff failed to demonstrate.
B. Venkataraman v. The State, NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that probate cannot be granted without a validly appointed executor but granted Letters of Administration with the Will annexed to the petitioner, a legal heir, for the deceased's property.
Vera Ruth Rego Gonsalves v. Manider Pal Singh Nee Maninder Pal and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that executing an Agreement to Sell and handing over possession in violation of a status quo order amounts to contempt, warranting attachment of property and punishment.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the jurisdiction of the Eviction Officer and AAI's locus standi to evict unauthorized occupants from airport premises leased to a private entity under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994.
Jugal Kishor Ratnu v. Meena Tevary & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, a party in a civil suit may recall and cross-examine its own witness at the court's discretion to clarify new or inconsistent evidence, even if the witness is not hostile.
Bhuwaneshwar Pandey v. Piyush & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to recall the dismissal of an execution first appeal withdrawn by counsel without instructions, holding the appeal was meritless and the withdrawal justified.
Nitin Sharma v. Raj Rani
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord’s eviction petition under bonafide necessity grounds, holding that ownership need not be absolute and that alternative premises must be suitable and genuinely available.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Prabhati Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability and the compensation awarded in multiple motor accident claims, rejecting the contention of invalid driving license and affirming established legal principles on insurance policy breach and compensation computation.
Shree Shyam Spintex Pvt Ltd v. Regional Director
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Shree Shyam Spintex Pvt Ltd and VSP Enterprises Pvt Ltd under sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring statutory compliance and absence of objections.
Neelam Garg v. Shyam Lal Garg
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow additional evidence at the final stage of a possession suit, emphasizing finality of proceedings and relevance of evidence.