Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Rakesh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a DG category student shortlisted by the Directorate of Education has an enforceable right to admission, and the respondent school must regularize provisional admission under the RTE Act.
M/S HARIDWAR HIGHWAYS PROJECT LIMITED v. M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Union of India and Ors. v. Mahesh Kumar Bharti
The Delhi High Court dismissed a long-pending petition due to repeated adjournments and lack of sustainable cause of action, refusing further delay in compliance with a medical bill payment order.
Ram Dhan Panchal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioners' delayed representation against recovery of training allowance and stayed recovery pending decision, emphasizing procedural fairness without adjudicating merits.
Shri Yogender Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner’s claim for increments in light of a Supreme Court decision within eight weeks, passing a reasoned order.
Union of India v. Ex Lnk Chhedi Lal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order condoning a shortfall in qualifying service and granting second service pension to a DSC veteran, ruling that statutory pension regulations override contrary administrative instructions.
Steward Gulshan Kumar Force No 119150096 & Ors. v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation and relevant Supreme Court judgments during the ongoing cadre review exercise, dismissing the writ petition without issuing a Mandamus.
Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors. v. Satya Vart
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in criminal proceedings is a relevant factor requiring reconsideration of disciplinary punishment under Delhi Police Rules, but disciplinary authorities retain discretion to apply all principles of departmental inquiries.
Girraj Prasad Gurjar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that adverse service entries without notice violate natural justice but appointment to government posts must follow merit, allowing review to recall appointment direction when petitioner failed to qualify in merit list.
Vijender Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a review petition challenging probate of a Will, holding that delay was not condoned due to concealment of facts and that review cannot be used to re-argue merits.
Gurvinder Singh and Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition against a private hospital performing public functions is maintainable but dismissed the petition seeking release of a deceased unmarried son's frozen semen to his parents for surrogacy under the current legal framework.
Air Force Sports Complex v. Lt. Gen S S Dahiya
The Delhi High Court held that the Air Force Sports Complex is not a 'public authority' under the RTI Act as it lacks substantial government control or financing, setting aside the CIC’s order directing RTI compliance.
UBE Industries Limited & Anr. v. S. Vijaya Bhaskar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of UBE Industries, holding that prior user rights and goodwill in the trademark 'UBE' entitle them to permanent injunction against defendants' infringing use.
Ramakrishna Dutta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging disciplinary proceedings, holding that the plea of double jeopardy was not applicable and review is not a forum for re-hearing.
Sandesh v. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition upholding the lawful termination of a long-serving contractual employee due to regular recruitment through DSSSB, affirming limited scope of review jurisdiction.
M/S. M.V. OMNI PROJECTS (INDIA) LTD. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held the appointment procedure under the contract invalid for lacking impartiality and appointed an independent sole arbitrator to adjudicate all disputes, clarifying the limited scope of judicial inquiry at the appointment stage.
Ashok Gupta & Anr v. Deepak Rao
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging eviction after possession was restored to the landlord through execution, holding the petition infructuous and affirming limited revisional jurisdiction under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Harvinder Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 307 and 324 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes due to amicable settlement and absence of intent to cause grievous injury, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Ketan Bansal and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 528 of the BNSS to prevent abuse of process in a minor offence case.
Sayam Taneja & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process in minor offences.