Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Nikita Kashyap v. Delhi University & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of LL.M. admission, holding that strict compliance with university prospectus eligibility criteria is mandatory and courts will not interfere where the candidate fails to fulfill such conditions.
Purshottam Chopra v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ seeking consideration for premature release under the 2004 Policy and extended his furlough with conditions pending such consideration.
Kamal Gaur & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Baby Aayat v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that for EWS/DG category school admission, income proof must be in the name of the child or biological parents, and documents in the name of grandparents are not valid when the child resides with parents.
M.B. Finmart Pvt. Ltd & Ors. v. Registrar of Companies, National & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the Registrar of Companies' routine extension of time to hold an AGM, holding that such administrative orders are not subject to writ jurisdiction absent fundamental rights violations and that shareholders have alternative statutory remedies.
Rajesh Rattan v. Ms. Renu Rattan and Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced but did not waive the cost imposed on a senior citizen defendant for filing multiple applications with irrelevant documents causing delay in a property suit.
Kavi Ghei v. Rohit Vaid & Ors.
The court held that the plaintiff was entitled to specific performance of the Agreement to Sell as the defendants' rescission was invalid and the subsequent sale deed was void due to mala fide conduct and prior notice.
Delhi Public School Society and Anr. v. Vijay Jyoti Bakshi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to transfer a civil suit concerning official residential accommodation, holding that different causes of action and advanced stage of proceedings weighed against transfer under Section 24 CPC.
Union of India v. Express Newspapers Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling protecting the freedom of the press by quashing mala fide government notices of lease termination against Express Newspapers and mandated lawful adjudication for lease disputes.
Rakhi Kaur and Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Examination and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld CBSE's requirement of domicile certificates for Children With Special Needs private candidates, dismissing petitions challenging their exclusion from Class X and XII examinations for non-compliance.
Charanpreet Singh v. Neha Bajaj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 120-day limit for filing written statements in Commercial Suits, dismissing the petition challenging the striking off of defence for delay.
Mazhar Ullah v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the judicial custody remand of a petitioner accused of cyber fraud, holding that procedural safeguards were complied with and the Magistrate applied judicial mind, dismissing the writ petition challenging the arrest and remand orders.
Reena Gambhir v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed bail and directed supervised disbursement of funds deposited by an intervener to investors in a disputed real estate project, clarifying that disbursement conditions cannot be imposed as bail conditions.
JAIN INFRAPROJECTS LIMITED v. STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court extended the arbitrator's mandate by six months under Sections 29A(4) and 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways v. M/S Dilip Buildcon Limited and Mostobudivelnyi Zahin No 112 (Joint Venture)
The Delhi High Court held that the initial conciliation clause in the contract is not mandatory before arbitration unless expressly mandated by the Supreme Court, dismissing the Ministry's petition seeking reconsideration.
Om Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of an Original Application dismissed in default, holding that delay due to counsel's laxity is not sufficient ground for dismissal and courts should adopt a liberal approach in restoration matters.
Nippon Steel Corporation v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the refusal of a patent application for a method of repairing a gas flue, holding that rejection under Section 3(d) without clear objections and reasoning violates natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Kalyan Singh v. Central Reserve Police Force
The Delhi High Court held that a CRPF officer injured in service is entitled to retrospective seniority for promotion upon regaining medical fitness but not to arrears of pay.
Vijay Singh v. Jyoti Yadav
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a divorce petition but held that a fresh divorce action may be filed on a new cause of action and upheld the imposition of costs by the family court.
Gaurav Mangla v. Rohit Mangla
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order striking off the defendant's defence for failure to comply with a final court direction to deposit rent pending a partition suit.