Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Village Rajpurkhurd Welfare Association v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s review petition restraining demolition on disputed land until proper demarcation and notice are completed.
Rajpal S/o Jage Ram & Ors. v. GNCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Financial Commissioner's suo moto allotment of Gaon Sabha pasture land to respondents under Section 42 of the East Punjab Holdings Act, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the order.
Indian Medical Association v. Ministry of Labour and Employment
The Delhi High Court set aside the appointment of a member to ESIC for failure to conduct meaningful consultation and for disqualification due to directorship in companies contracting with ESIC under the ESI Act.
Smt. Kailash Devi and Anr. v. Shri Brij Pal Manocha
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants from both the tenanted premises and adjoining illegally occupied municipal land, dismissing objections lacking prima facie proof and emphasizing that tenancy rights do not extend to illegal encroachments on public land.
Dharamvir Walia & Anr. v. Dhani Ram
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a rent deposit petition under Section 27 of the DRC Act in default without notice to the landlord does not constitute valid compliance with a demand notice under Section 14(1)(a), thereby justifying eviction on second default.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Sungdhi Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for death due to rash and negligent driving, affirming the application of future prospects enhancement and rejecting contributory negligence claims.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SH SHIBU V PILLAI
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by disallowing unsubstantiated claims for vehicle purchase and driver’s salary, while enhancing compensation for loss of future earnings and attendant charges based on assessed functional disability.
M/S SIGMA GENERATORS PVT. LTD. & ANR v. ORIENTAL BANK OF COMMERCE & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging a Section 13(2) SARFAESI Act notice is not maintainable once action under Section 13(4) is taken, as the statutory remedy under Section 17 must be availed of.
Saisudhir Infrastructures Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that private contractual disputes involving subcontractors and statutory bodies are not maintainable by writ petition under Article 226 and must be resolved through appropriate civil proceedings.
The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Devender Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of in-laws accused of dowry harassment and attempted poisoning due to lack of credible evidence.
Federation of Indian Mineral Industries v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the amendment to Rule 24A(6) of the Mineral Concession Rules, holding that no cause of action or locus standi was shown and that courts do not decide abstract constitutional questions without a concrete lis.
Mithlesh Sharma v. Ramakrishna Public School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking pay fixation and service continuity, directing the Directorate of Education to consider the complaint and pass a speaking order within four weeks.
Mithlesh Sharma v. Ramakrishna Public School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to consider the petitioner’s pay fixation and service continuity grievance, pass a reasoned order within four weeks, and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.
Tummala Lakshmana Rao v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging Additional Judges' appointments for lack of personal interest, territorial jurisdiction, and proper party impleading, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file afresh.
Aakash Deep Chakravarti v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking appointment on deputation after the offer was withdrawn due to the petitioner’s ineligibility under DOPT deputation tenure and cooling-off rules, allowing withdrawal with liberty to challenge the new orders.
Mohan Lal Gupta v. The President, DAV College Managing Committee and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to compute and pay the balance gratuity and leave encashment dues to the retired principal after administrative adjudication by the Director of Education.
Commissioner of Income Tax-XII v. Subodh Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the estimation of income at an 8% net profit rate in absence of reliable books, dismissing Revenue’s appeal against disallowance under Section 40A(3) for assessment year 2009-10.
Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi v. S. Pritam Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the Revenue's appeal to add Rs.2,00,000/- as undisclosed profits from unaccounted sales despite prior surrenders, clarifying the limits of double taxation in block assessments.
Punnoose K. Elias & Anr. v. Sh. Ram Parshad & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that the multiplier for loss of dependency must be based on the deceased's age, not dependants', and enhanced compensation accordingly in a motor accident claim.
Dayco Engine Systems Private Limited v. Dayco Power Transmission Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the application for amalgamation of two companies under the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors based on their written consents and no-objection certificates.