Delhi High Court
37,662 judgments
Mehruddin Ansari & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging demolition of properties in an unauthorised colony, holding that properties in Yamuna floodplains (Zone 'O') are excluded from regularization and the demolition was lawful and justified.
Shri Ram Kishan v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging DDA's possession over acquired land, holding that revenue records do not confer title and cultivation in Yamuna flood plains is prohibited.
Delhi State Legal Services Authority v. Smt. Durgawanti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that motor accident compensation claims are excluded from the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, quashing the MACT's order directing DSLSA to pay compensation under the Scheme.
Udaiveer & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim of ownership over acquired government land, holding that revenue records do not confer title against the State and that physical possession by the State vests absolute ownership, permitting dispossession without prior suit.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. Voestalpine Schienen GMBH, Austria
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, upholding the tribunal's contract interpretation and limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Belvedere Resources DMCC v. OCL Iron and Steel Ltd.
The Delhi High Court remitted the petition for interim reliefs under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act to the Single Judge for fresh consideration, emphasizing jurisdictional issues in international arbitration with a foreign seat.
MIS. TATA ALDESA (JV) v. MIS. DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate till 31 January 2025 under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
TATA ALDESA (JV) v. DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 till 31 January 2025 to enable proper adjudication of disputes.
SPML Infra Limited v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court granted an extension of the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing the tribunal to continue proceedings until 31 January 2025.
Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. Genpact Consulting (Singapore) Pte Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed correction of typographical errors in a tax judgment, clarifying statutory references and company names, and held that revising an assessment based on liability of a different entity is unsustainable.
Manoj v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a paramilitary appointment offer due to the candidate's failure to join within prescribed timelines despite extensions, holding that personal hardships do not justify indefinite delay.
Public Works Department, Govt of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Sagar Constructions
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of a Section 34 arbitration application filed beyond limitation and held that filing before a court lacking territorial jurisdiction does not extend limitation period.
NATCO PHARMA LIMITED v. KUDOS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against an interim injunction restraining manufacture of a drug based on an expired patent, holding that such injunctions lose practical relevance post patent expiry and do not prejudice trial proceedings.
Yogender Kumar Pathak v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed review petition of a railway employee challenging seniority revision following his transfer on own request, affirming that such transfers result in loss of seniority and that review jurisdiction is limited to correcting patent errors.
State v. Sudhir Phagaat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rash and negligent driving case, holding that prosecution failed to prove rashness or negligence beyond reasonable doubt.
Pujeshwari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who unknowingly carried a single live cartridge, holding that conscious possession is essential for criminal liability.
Deepak v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing grant of furlough to a life convict for a heinous offence, emphasizing eligibility criteria and safeguards under prison rules.
Commissioner of Police v. Kumari Sangeeta
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order reinstating a police constable terminated for alleged suppression of a criminal case, holding that knowledge of the FIR is essential before suppression can be inferred.
National Research Development Corporation v. Dharam Veer Singh
The Delhi High Court held that remuneration enhancement terms in a recruitment advertisement form part of the contract and a clause barring legal claims is void, entitling the employee to 10% annual increments and arrears.
Dwarka Matlani v. Jay Daryani and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's rectification petition and ordered removal of the respondent's copyright registration for a slavishly imitated label, holding that prior adoption and originality are essential for copyright protection.