Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Punjab and Sindh Bank v. Raj Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of parity in disciplinary punishments, converting the respondent's dismissal to compulsory retirement due to disproportionate and discriminatory treatment compared to co-delinquents.
A.K. Pathak & Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to implement the Tribunal's pay scale order following the Supreme Court's dismissal of the appeal, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
ASI Sanjay Kumar v. Savita Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal and upheld the CAT order directing release of gratuity and retiral dues to the widow of a deceased employee, holding that unauthorized absence periods already condoned cannot be recovered posthumously.
Union of India & Anr. v. Vikas
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing the rejection of a candidate's candidature for violating non-cancellation examination instructions, emphasizing strict interpretation of examination rules.
Staff Selection Commission v. Rahul
The High Court directed a fresh medical examination by an independent medical board at a different hospital, holding its report final and binding, thereby modifying the Tribunal's order and ensuring fairness in recruitment medical fitness assessment.
Raj Kumar Tiwari v. M/S ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Insurance Ombudsman to treat the writ petition as a fresh complaint and decide the insurance claim dispute within four weeks, ensuring timely adjudication under Article 226.
Bhooma Devi v. Janki Devi
The High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to complete cross-examination subject to costs, setting aside the Trial Court's refusal to adjourn.
National Health Authority v. Ms. Neha Yadav, Advocate
The Delhi High Court allowed partial attachment of the judgment debtor's bank account limited to the decretal amount in execution of an arbitral award, modifying the order for attachment of the entire account.
Ruby Sharma v. M/S Sood Resins and Polymers
The High Court held that partners of an LLP cannot be compelled to disclose personal assets in execution proceedings against the LLP without an opportunity of hearing, recalling such orders passed by the trial court.
Kanchan Singh v. Bula Mukherjee & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition challenging NCDRC order, holding that jurisdiction lies with the Calcutta High Court as the cause of action arose in West Bengal.
Anita Goyal & Anr. v. Gagan Bhatnagar
The Delhi High Court restored defendants' defence in a commercial suit by deeming their written statement on record and imposed costs for delay, holding that summons must be duly served before striking off defence.
Sonia v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an adult daughter who voluntarily left her family and is residing abroad cannot be compelled to return or be produced before the court absent evidence of coercion.
Court on its Own Motion v. Abhinav Kathuria
The Delhi High Court held that while abusive conduct in court can constitute criminal contempt, the power to initiate proceedings must be exercised sparingly, accepting the contemnor's apology and mitigating circumstances in a matrimonial custody dispute.
Sharmila Jain v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against cancellation of a conveyance deed by DDA, emphasizing the need for due process and substantiation of forgery allegations before revoking property rights.
Mohammad Haneef Mohammad Ishaque v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a UAPA case, emphasizing the need for prima facie mens rea under Section 153A IPC and proper service of proclamation notices, while reiterating bail as the rule even in stringent offences.
SpiceJet Limited v. Team France 01 SAS
Delhi High Court upheld the Single Judge's order directing SpiceJet to ground and return leased aircraft engines for defaulting on payment obligations, affirming Indian court jurisdiction despite exclusive foreign jurisdiction clause.
Clarion Dealing Pvt. Ltd. v. Competent Finlease Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's amendment to its written statement and admission of additional documents, holding that amendments clarifying existing defenses should be liberally permitted before trial to ensure effective adjudication.
Sadhna Kohli v. Sales Tax Officer Class II, Avato Ward 80 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST tax demand order for failure to effectively communicate the Show Cause Notice, directing fresh adjudication after affording the petitioner a fair opportunity to respond.
Ashish Dhir v. Nishi Dhir
The Delhi High Court directed the Family Court to expedite disposal of a decade-old divorce petition after closing the respondent's right to file a written statement.
Neeraj Khullar v. Virender Kumar Khullar
The High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substitute arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 following the death of the original arbitrator, directing the DIAC to make the appointment.