Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Central Board of Secondary Education v. St. Columbus School and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that natural justice does not always require a personal hearing before withdrawing school affiliation and allowed the appellant to re-inspect the school before passing a fresh order.
M/S KENT RO SYSTEMS LTD v. BRAND PROTECTORS INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that a party has the right to confront a witness with relevant documents during cross-examination even without prior disclosure of document details, allowing the appeal and setting aside the trial court's rejection of such application.
Munna v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held the Municipal Corporation liable for the death of a minor due to negligent maintenance of premises and awarded Rs. 10 lakhs compensation under writ jurisdiction invoking res ipsa loquitur.
Mr. N K Kantawal, Mr. Satyender Chahar, Mr. Chetan Singh, Ms. Amaya Nair, Ms. Pallak Singha and Ms. Sangeeta Gulati v. Raghav Goel & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's interim appeal challenging a trial court order restraining interference with the defendant's possession in a property access dispute, directing cooperation for expeditious trial.
Shri Nanak Chand v. Jeet Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discretion to condone delay in filing a written statement in a counter-claim, dismissing the petition for lack of glaring irregularity.
HERO REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a petition under Article 227 due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate High Court as per the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-III v. Dalip Kumar Banthiya
The Delhi High Court held that interest under Section 234B of the Income Tax Act is payable only up to the admission of a settlement application under Section 245D(1), and the Settlement Commission cannot waive or extend interest liability beyond that date.
EX CHAA MOHAMMED ZULKARNAIN v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal’s order rejecting the petitioner’s belated request to revoke his unwillingness for deputation and denying re-engagement or pension benefits, holding the claim barred by limitation and not covered by policy.
M/s TDI Infrastructure Ltd. v. Birjendra Singh Mallik Since Deceased Thr LR
The Delhi High Court held that petitions under Article 227 challenging NCDRC orders must be filed before the High Court where the original cause of action arose, not merely because the NCDRC is located in Delhi.
M/S PRADEEP VINOD CONSTRUCTION CO. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that executing courts have jurisdiction under Section 47 CPC to rectify typographical errors in final arbitral awards and enforce them as decrees, dismissing objections based on misnaming of the decree holder.
Ms. Chetna Rani and Ors. v. National Capital Territory of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a recruitment notice replacing existing contractual nurses with new contractual employees, reaffirming that contractual staff cannot be arbitrarily replaced without regular recruitment as per Supreme Court precedent.
Ranjit Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, holding that mere physical possession of live cartridges without conscious knowledge or criminal intent does not constitute an offence.
Durgawati v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking FIR registration, holding that the complaint did not disclose a prima facie cognizable offence supported by evidence to mandate FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C.
Renu Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Govind Radhe Real Estate Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to comply with the condition of deposit security under Order XXXVII Rule 3(6)(b) CPC mandates immediate judgment for the plaintiff, and the Court cannot extend time beyond the prescribed period.
Shubham v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a petitioner accused under POCSO and IPC for abducting a near-minor girl in a case involving a disputed consensual relationship, emphasizing a balanced approach to bail considering the victim's age and case circumstances.
Singhal Singh Rawat v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax, Delhi-West
The Delhi High Court set aside the retrospective cancellation of GST registration for lack of adequate opportunity to the petitioner and directed reconsideration after hearing.
M/S BALAJI INDUSTRIES (VIPIN KUMAR) v. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER CGST DELHI NORTH COMMISSIONERATE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively without prior notice and fair opportunity, modifying the cancellation date to the date of suspension.
Punjab National Bank v. Niraj Gupta and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that gratuity forfeiture under the Payment of Gratuity Act requires a criminal conviction for moral turpitude, and departmental findings alone do not justify forfeiture.
Shri Sunil Kalgounda Patil & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioners' claim for retrospective application of the revised promotion ratio among feeder cadres, affirming that Supreme Court directions do not mandate retrospective implementation when administrative difficulties exist.
New Ashoka Cooperative House Building Society v. Veena Kumari & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the recall of cancellation of membership and plot allotment in a cooperative society dispute, clarifying that dual membership disqualification applies only to the subsequent membership, not the original.