Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Amit Katyal v. Gail India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of an employee for prolonged unauthorized absence despite medical treatment and leave refusals, emphasizing adherence to service discipline and rejecting claims of inadequate medical facilities.
Veena Gaur v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the University’s Screening Committee could not impose additional eligibility criteria contrary to the Executive Council’s prescribed screening procedure, setting aside the selection process and directing a fresh selection.
Punjab and Sind Bank v. Tejwant Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court restored the Debts Recovery Tribunal's award of compound interest with quarterly rests in favor of the bank, setting aside the appellate tribunal's order that had disallowed it for lack of specific pleading.
M/S. Kumho Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that extension of anti-dumping duty beyond five years requires a valid notification issued before expiry of the original duty, and an extension notification issued after expiry is invalid and unenforceable.
M/S. Kumho Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that while initiation of sunset review before expiry of anti-dumping duty notification is valid without prior Gazette publication, extension of duty beyond five years requires a valid notification issued before expiry, and an amendment of an expired notification to extend duty is illegal.
Sheri Khem Chand & Ors. v. Sh. Arjun Jain
The Delhi High Court held that a subsequent eviction petition based on bonafide necessity cannot be stayed under Section 10 CPC merely because an earlier eviction petition on subletting involves some common issues, and dismissed the petition with costs.
M/S IL & FS FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD v. PRAKASH LALJIBHAI PATEL
The Delhi High Court granted a summary decree under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of a loan amount where the defendant failed to appear after due service.
Union of India v. Satwinder Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of medical unfitness orders for a candidate with SLE, holding that medical boards must provide reasoned opinions assessing the impact of medical conditions on job performance.
Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Ved Prakash Verma and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary findings against a Chartered Accountant for professional misconduct involving filing false documents and unauthorized audit certifications, confirming his suspension for six months.
Kashmiri Lal Kataria v. Navneet Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of landlord’s bona fide necessity to use the ground floor shop for his sons’ business, emphasizing that tenants cannot dictate the landlord’s use of property.
Asgari Begum v. Akhlaq Meer
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing the respondent to bring legal heirs on record and restore a suit dismissed in default, emphasizing liberal interpretation of procedural provisions to ensure proper representation.
Arjun Anand v. Pramod Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed ownership and possession in favor of Arjun Anand based on a recorded settlement agreement, allowing the application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC and dismissing the counter suit.
Arjun Anand v. Pramod Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed ownership and possession in favor of Arjun Anand based on a settlement agreement, dismissing the defendants' suit and preserving third party claims for separate adjudication.
Ravinder Yadav v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and minimum sentence for gang rape, emphasizing the sufficiency of credible victim testimony despite minor discrepancies and delay in FIR.
Forme Communications v. Dilip Kumar Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to the prior user plaintiff against a defendant who registered identical trademarks with mala fide intent, affirming that prior use prevails over subsequent registration in passing off actions.
Zarina Siddiqui v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an interested person or their authorized representative is entitled to obtain a certified copy of a registered general power of attorney under Section 57(3) of the Registration Act, 1908.
S.M. Dalal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a dismissed government servant may be granted compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of CCS (Pension) Rules if the case merits special consideration, emphasizing a holistic assessment beyond misconduct and allowing relief despite delay.
Enforcement Directorate v. American Express Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's appeal as time-barred, holding that appeals against the Appellate Tribunal under FEMA must be filed within 120 days and delay beyond this period cannot be condoned.
M.Mohsin Israily v. Krishna
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14-D of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement and rejecting tenant's defenses including rent payment and alleged concealment.
Vinod Kumar Soni v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing registration of a final decree despite delay, holding that sufficient cause for condonation of delay under Section 23 of the Registration Act was established.