Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Dr Vinod Kumari v. Sashastra Seema Bal
Delhi High Court granted a limited extension of transfer posting for a single mother until her daughter's academic year ends, emphasizing exceptional circumstances and denying any equity or right from the extension.
Rana Mandal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical fitness in recruitment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, upholding the binding nature of jurisdictional clauses in recruitment advertisements.
Hemant Kumar & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for immediate promotion in CRPF, holding that promotion must follow seniority and vacancy rules amid administrative restructuring.
Arjun Bapari v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for obtaining appointment through a forged certificate, affirming the Commandant's authority to dismiss and rejecting claims of discrimination.
Sanjay Singhal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 15, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices issued beyond the statutory limitation period under the Income Tax Act, 1961 without valid findings under Section 150 are invalid and set aside the impugned notices and order.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7, Delhi v. UK Paints India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the Assessing Officer must record satisfaction before invoking Rule 8D for disallowance under Section 14A, and without such satisfaction, disallowance cannot exceed the amount claimed by the assessee.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd v. Dharmu Saroj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Insurance Company's appeal challenging negligence and involvement in a fatal motor accident, while enhancing compensation to the Claimants considering dependency and loss of consortium.
Santosh Arora v. Sunil Dhupar and Another
The Delhi High Court limited the trial in an eviction petition to the issue of bona fide need, holding that ownership admitted by tenants narrows the dispute to landlord's genuine personal requirement.
Shivam v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant due to failure to cross-examine key witnesses, inconsistencies in the victim's statements, and defective recording of the accused's statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C., thereby upholding the accused's right to a fair trial.
Mahesh Chander Kalra v. Bank of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the disciplinary dismissal of a bank officer, holding that procedural irregularities did not vitiate the inquiry absent demonstrated prejudice and that judicial review does not permit reappraisal of evidence.
Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an adverse advance ruling and held that services provided by the petitioner under a government project are exempt from service tax under the Mega Exemption Notification, affirming the principle that sub-contractors to exempt contractors are also exempt and condemning discriminatory tax treatment violating Article 14.
Jay Switches India Pvt Ltd v. Sandhar Technologies Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application in a patent infringement suit, holding that the defendants' product does not prima facie infringe the patent due to the proper construction of the claim excluding engagement projections from the main circular plate measurement.
Rajvir Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a departmental charge sheet alleging misrepresentation for out-of-turn promotions, holding that disputed factual issues must be decided in inquiry and judicial interference at this stage is unwarranted.
Manvir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s Bipolar Affective Disorder developed during service is presumed attributable to service, directing grant of disability pension with rounding off, rejecting delay and jurisdiction objections.
Staff Selection Commission & Ors. v. Phool Singh
The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order directing a fresh medical examination due to lack of reasoned discussion and restored the matter for fresh consideration.
Mohd Sadik v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest awarded to a minor injured in a motor vehicle accident, applying Supreme Court guidelines on disability compensation and interest rates.
Wakil Kumar @ Wakil Das v. Arvind Biswakarma
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing functional disability assessment and awarding additional damages for non-pecuniary losses including attendant charges and loss of marriage prospects.
SMT. MST. MST. MS. SH. v. THE UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO LTD
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reducing personal expense deduction and contributory negligence, affirming principles on dependents and negligence apportionment.
National Insurance Company v. Zahida Kausar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld 10% permanent functional disability and enhanced compensation to the injured despite no loss of salary, dismissing the Insurance Company's appeal.
Barkha Singh v. Vikram
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application for interrogatories in a property dispute, holding that where relevant title documents are already on record, interrogatories seeking the same are not warranted.