Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Sunflag Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. v. Union of India & Others
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner was entitled to relief under the doctrine of promissory estoppel and legitimate expectation against arbitrary reservation of mining area for SAIL, allowing the writ petition to be heard despite arbitration clauses and statutory powers invoked by respondents.
MS GODAMBARI RATURI v. EMPLOYEE STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that temporary Covid-19 special incentives are not part of wages under the ESI Act, entitling the deceased employee’s widow to benefits under the ESIC Covid-19 Relief Scheme.
Discovery Communications India v. Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax, Special Range - 3, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond four years without failure by the assessee to disclose material facts is invalid and quashed the reassessment notice issued to Discovery Communications India for AY 2011-12.
Balaji Steel Trade v. Fludor Benin S.A. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes under the Buyer-Seller Agreement with arbitration clause seated in Benin must be referred to arbitration under Section 45 of the Arbitration Act, dismissing the plaintiff's suit challenging the arbitration seat and parties.
Amitabh Dassani v. The Registrar, Coop. Societies & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s valid Cooperative Society membership and entitlement to allotment of a flat, directing the authorities to complete possession formalities despite residence proof objections.
Chain Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation against his transfer within two weeks and declined to grant interim relief, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Bhagwati Cooperative Group v. D.D.A & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the DDA’s cancellation of a cooperative society’s lease deed based on fraud by former members, emphasizing the society’s distinct legal identity and the need for due process before depriving bona fide members of their rights.
M/S LIVGUARD ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SRI VELAVAN BATTERY SERVICE
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a dealership agreement, holding that pending criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act do not bar arbitration.
Satyendra Singh Sahrawat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Director General's Displeasures are not penalties under CCS (CCA) Rules and cannot be considered by the DPC to deny promotion, directing a review of the petitioner's promotion case.
Mustaq Ahmad Ansari v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's transfer request for medical treatment as a representation and decide it lawfully, without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Achla Kapoor v. The Disciplinary Authority Zonal Manager
The High Court remanded the disciplinary appeal for fresh consideration to determine the competence of the appellate authority, emphasizing that the appellate authority must be senior in rank to the disciplinary authority.
Rajender Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal's mechanical dismissal of a departmental enquiry challenge and remanded the matter for proper consideration of merits and contentions.
INSP/GD Jagdish Prasad Jat v. Union of India and Ors
The Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner’s representation for pay parity and consequential benefits in light of prior judicial directions, reserving all rights.
Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ex Hav/GD Sarwan Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension benefits to an army veteran whose diabetes was aggravated by service conditions, dismissing the Union of India's challenge.
Ram Singh Saini and Ors v. Staff Selection Commission and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for petitioners disqualified on physical standards in CAPF recruitment, allowing them to participate further if found fit.
Vikki Kumar Paswan v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that multiple bona fide corrections in Aadhaar details cannot alone justify rejection of a candidate’s recruitment in the Indian Coast Guard without holistic verification of all documents.
Nitesh Singh Alias Nitesh & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties under Section 528 BNSS, emphasizing the Court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process in minor offence cases.
Nivesh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/354A/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes due to an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.
Ajay Yadav v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354D, and 506 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. RAUSHAN KUMAR
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging and seeking enhancement of compensation in a motor accident claim, affirming no contributory negligence and reasonable assessment of disability and damages.