Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Dr. Shamim v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension and removal of a teacher without prior approval of the Directorate of Education are invalid, entitling the teacher to salary and benefits until superannuation.
NKG Infrastructure Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed a retired Chief Engineer as sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, invalidating the contract clause restricting arbitrator appointment to an engineer, to adjudicate delayed payment disputes under a government construction contract.
Rudrabhishek Enterprises Limited & Anr v. Shreema Infrarealty Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent willfully disobeyed a status quo order by continuing construction through an alter ego company, rejecting a conditional apology and finding contempt of court.
Shlok Sachin v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of candidates carrying the HbE trait haemoglobinopathy from NDA admission, deferring to executive medical standards as necessary for national security and rejecting claims of indirect discrimination.
Sh Narendra Kumar Vashishtha v. The State Govt NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing the prosecutrix to recall and cross-examine the petitioner under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing the victim's substantive rights and the Court's wide discretion to ensure a just trial.
Rahul Verma Sole Proprietor of M/s Jai Shree Nathji Logistics (India) v. Container Corporation of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of a new arbitrator, holding that the petitioner's unconditional consent to the arbitrator's appointment waived objections under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Madan Lal Sharma v. Amit Bansal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition challenging dismissal of leave to defend in an eviction petition, affirming the landlord's bona fide need and condemning the tenant's suppression of material facts.
Ajay Relan v. Pranay Somaia
The Delhi High Court allowed the application to recall a compromise decree obtained by fraud and lack of authority, holding that such decree is vitiated and can be challenged within limitation from the date of locus to sue.
Ahmed Raza v. Nitish Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree on admissions for ₹6,21,214 in a commercial suit where the defendant admitted liability and failed to file a reply to the plaintiff's application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.
Huawei Telecommunications India Company Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 2 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that adjustment of refunds against outstanding tax demands without prior notice under Section 245 and in breach of stay orders is illegal and directed refund of amounts with interest.
M/S Vallabh Corporation v. SMS India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that when the MSME Facilitation Council fails to initiate mediation or arbitration under the MSME Act, a party may approach the Court under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act for appointment of an arbitrator, affirming the MSME Act's overriding effect over the Arbitration Act in MSME disputes.
Jamia Cooperative Bank Ltd. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Registrar cannot order a re-conduct of inspection under Section 61 of the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act without valid reasons and emphasized the statutory appeal remedy for challenging inquiry findings.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. M/S Sanskar Homes Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld that disallowance under Section 40A(3) is not applicable when the amount paid for property is treated as an investment and not claimed as expenditure.
Sharma, Deepika Kalra and Venni Kakkar v. KM Manju
The High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a fresh medical examination where the Medical Board failed to opine on whether the candidate's medical condition would interfere with duty performance.
Raj Kumari v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed family pension to a divorced daughter whose divorce proceedings were initiated before the pensioner's death, applying a 2017 Office Memorandum retrospectively.
Nishtha Jain v. Arpit Goyal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Family Court’s order granting visitation rights to the father, emphasizing the child’s welfare and the importance of maintaining parental relationships despite temporary injury.
Nitesh Arora v. Isha Arora
The Delhi High Court granted interim custody of a 9-year-old child to the father during school vacation, emphasizing the child's welfare and directing consolidation of repeated custody applications.
Daya Nand v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone the inordinate delay in filing and re-filing the appeal challenging the dismissal of a labor reinstatement claim.
Union of India & Ors. v. Gokal Chand Kosila
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing the late refixation of pay and recovery orders passed without due process just before the employee's retirement.
Ajay Chauhan v. Chinar Co-Operative Group Housing Society and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a cooperative society cannot unilaterally cease membership or auction a flat without due process and ordered allotment of a flat to the petitioner upon payment of outstanding dues.