Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Daryao Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation for land acquired in Village Bakkarwala to ₹22,71,271 per acre, relying on prior judgments to ensure fair market value assessment.
Maj Saurabh Saharan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Armed Forces Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain bail applications and examine legality of court martial proceedings even before confirmation of sentence under Section 153 of the Army Act, and granted bail to the petitioner pending disposal of his application.
Zhuhai Hansen Technology Co Ltd. v. Shilpi Cable Technologies Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for winding up under the Companies Act, holding that disputed liability and incomplete contractual performance preclude winding up for inability to pay debts.
Sugen Inc. & Ors. v. A. Rao & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an interim injunction based on a patent revoked by the competent authority cannot be continued absent a stay of the revocation order, as the patent ceases to subsist despite its entry on the Register.
Centre for Development of Telematics v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the central government to reconsider afresh whether the Centre for Development of Telematics qualifies as a scientific research association under the Income Tax Act, emphasizing procedural compliance and statutory interpretation of incidental business income.
Ishtiyaque Ahmad v. Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard University and Anr
Removal from the post of Head of Department without reduction in pay does not amount to demotion, and departmental enquiry proceedings cannot be quashed on mere allegations of malafides.
Mr. Sunil Malhotra with Mr. Suraj Agarwal, Advs. v. DELHI STATE COOP. BANK LTD. AND ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging denial of promotion benefits, holding that without proof of eligibility criteria and actual work in promoted posts, no retrospective promotion benefits or back wages are payable under the 'no work no pay' principle.
S.M. Dongarwar v. PEC Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a departmental authority may withdraw an earlier chargesheet and issue a fresh one with distinct charges, dismissing the writ petition challenging such action.
Shailesh Kumar Verma v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed inclusion of a candidate declared fit by the Review Medical Board in the selection list and issuance of appointment letter, following the precedent in Vinay Kumar’s case.
CELEBI DELHI CARGO TERMINAL MANAGEMENT INDIA PVT LTD v. DECCAN CARGO & EXPRESS LOGISTICS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of outstanding dues with interest in favor of the plaintiff cargo terminal operator against the defendant logistics company in an ex-parte civil suit.
DCM Limited v. Delhi Development Authority
Civil courts retain jurisdiction to adjudicate bona fide title disputes over public premises despite eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act, and eviction orders by Estate Officers without jurisdiction do not operate as res judicata.
Olive Marques and Anr v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the summary eviction procedure under Chapter III-A of the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing the tenant's challenge as barred by Supreme Court precedents.
Satyendra Jain v. M/S Omway Buildestate Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.; Ravi Sharma v. M/S Omway Buildestate Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court refused leave to defend summary suits for recovery of loan amounts where defendants failed to establish a plausible triable issue, holding that undisputed loan agreements and post-dated cheques bind commercial parties.
Satyendra Jain v. M/S Omway Buildestate Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.; Ravi Sharma v. M/S Omway Buildestate Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court rejected defendants' applications for leave to defend summary suits based on undisputed loan agreements and post-dated cheques, emphasizing commercial certainty and requiring plausible pleading for sham transactions.
Yogesh Radhakrishnan v. Media Networks & Distribution (India) Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a derivative suit by a minority shareholder seeking injunction and specific performance to prevent termination of a determinable Business Service Agreement, holding such contracts unenforceable under the Specific Relief Act and that negative covenants in the Articles of Association do not bar termination by majority shareholders.
S K Bahadur v. CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking alteration of charge and release of seized property in a disproportionate assets case, holding that ongoing criminal trials at an advanced stage should not be stifled by parallel Income Tax judgments.
Heinz India (P) Limited v. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited
The Delhi High Court disposed of appeals directing the parties to refrain from publishing disputed advertisements during trial and dissolved the interim order, allowing the suits to proceed for final adjudication.
Prashant Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of throwing bricks at judicial officers, emphasizing the prolonged custody and trial delay.
S.K. Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused involved in an attack on judicial officers, considering prolonged custody and trial delays, subject to furnishing a personal bond and surety.
Sandeep Kumar v. D.T.C. and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a probationary DTC driver for prolonged absence and lack of valid heavy vehicle license, affirming limited judicial interference in employer's decision during probation.