Delhi High Court
28,294 judgments
UETA INC & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court dismissed writ petition challenging bid rejection for Noida Airport duty-free outlets on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction and non-amenability of private entity to writ jurisdiction.
Shiksha Kumari v. Santosh Kumar
The Delhi High Court Full Bench held that the one-year separation period under Section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act can be waived in exceptional cases, and the six-month waiting period under Section 13B(2) is directory, allowing courts discretion to grant divorce by mutual consent before completion of these timelines.
Uma Devi v. Satula Devi
The Delhi High Court held that interim orders merge into the final appellate judgment, requiring no separate clarification, and dismissed applications seeking such clarification in probate-related appeals.
M/S SANGEETA LEASINGS & ANR. v. HEM MANOHAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court set aside a summary eviction decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a disputed property suit, holding that serious factual and legal disputes require trial and evidence.
Vipin Kumar Manaktala v. Shri Vinod Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the modification of injunction restraining alienation to 25% of disputed family property, emphasizing protection of bona fide third-party rights and applying the doctrine of lis pendens under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act.
Jamia Hamdard Deemed to be University v. Asad Mueed & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an Executing Court cannot exceed the scope of an Arbitral Tribunal's order under Section 17 of the AC Act by adjudicating regulatory compliance or coercive relief against a non-party, setting aside the enforcement order directing issuance of Consent of Affiliation.
India Retail Mart v. Commissioner of DGST
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging GST notifications and an adjudication order, directing the petitioner to pursue appellate remedies pending the Supreme Court's decision on the notifications' validity.
I Money Wallet Private Limited v. Sales Tax Officer Class II / Avato, Ward 64, Zone 4 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging GST adjudication orders and notifications, directing the petitioner to file a statutory appeal with pre-deposit, pending the Supreme Court's decision on the validity of the impugned notifications.
Jaiswar Ramavtar Prahlad v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of petitioners' claims for relaxation of essential experience qualifications post-selection, emphasizing that such discretionary relaxation must be exercised during the selection process and not thereafter.
Hashmi v. Manoj Kumar
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting retrospective seniority to a police officer punished with temporary forfeiture of service, remanding the matter for reconsideration of promotion fitness under Rule 8(d) of the Delhi Police Rules.
Nayab Raza v. Nitish Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal against a partial decree for admitted outstanding amount in a commercial suit, holding that a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is valid for admitted sums and delay condonation requires sufficient cause.
Shri BN Vishwanath & Anr. v. Religare Finvest Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award as void ab initio due to the unilateral appointment of the sole arbitrator by a party interested in the dispute, reaffirming that such appointments violate the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Rahul Kumar and Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside charges against relatives under Sections 304B and 498A IPC due to lack of specific allegations and insufficient prima facie material at the charge framing stage.
Anil Kumar Singhal v. Inderjeet Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order against the tenant under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's ownership was established and no suitable alternative accommodation was available.
Ajay Kumar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that candidates with Brachymetatarsia cannot be disqualified from CAPF recruitment without a functional impairment assessment and directed re-examination by a competent medical board.
Varner Retail Services South Asia Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner Division - Okhla, Central
The Delhi High Court held that a show cause notice issued after the SVLDR Scheme cut-off date is not eligible for scheme benefits, dismissing the petition but allowing the petitioner to file a timely appeal against the tax demand.
Ruman Khan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the confiscation of a gold bar seized for non-declaration at the green channel, affirming that procedural fairness was observed and the petitioner was not entitled to redemption or release.
Aditya Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the concurrent medical boards’ finding of substandard hearing and dismissed the petitioner’s challenge to his disqualification from Indian Coast Guard recruitment.
Sumer Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a lapsed offer of appointment can be revived in exceptional circumstances after acquittal in a criminal case, directing reconsideration of the petitioner's appointment with UPSC consultation.
P ALPA BEN & ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court quashed a recovery order of alleged salary overpayment passed without prior notice and barred by Supreme Court precedents limiting recovery from Group C/D employees and beyond five years.