Delhi High Court
29,282 judgments
Pratap Jampala v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court transferred writ petitions concerning pensionary benefits of ex-Corporals to the Armed Forces Tribunal, holding that the tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction and directing expeditious adjudication.
Department of Fertilizer & Anr. v. Paradeep Phosphates Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld subsidy entitlement for imported fertilizer based on expert and State certifications despite deviation from original FCO standards, dismissing the Department's appeal.
MS. MXXXX v. THE STATE OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s discharge of accused in a gang rape case, holding that grave suspicion must exist at charge framing stage and inconsistencies with lack of corroboration justify discharge.
Sh. Santosh Kumar v. State Bank of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a bank officer for gross negligence in loan sanctioning, affirming limited judicial interference in disciplinary punishment unless shockingly disproportionate.
Siddarth Pradhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's refusal to interfere with administrative dismissal proceedings against an Air Force officer, emphasizing limited writ jurisdiction and the requirement to raise procedural objections before the competent authority.
Pramod Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disability aggravated by military service entitles the petitioner to disability pension under CCS(EOP) Rules and directed payment with costs, reprimanding respondents for contesting despite favorable medical findings.
Deepak Gupta & Anr. v. M/S Stonex India Pvt Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld a valid court-mediated settlement agreement in a commercial dispute and disposed of the appeal accordingly.
Castrol Limited v. Vivek Pratap Singh
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction and seizure powers against a counterfeiter of Castrol motor oils, emphasizing zero tolerance for counterfeit products that endanger public safety.
Union of India v. (670158) Ex HFO Shiv Narayan
The High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn on the petitioner's request and directed compliance with the Tribunal's order within 12 weeks.
M/S Pattali Makkal Katchi v. Election Commission of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission of India lacks jurisdiction to decide internal disputes of unrecognized political parties and such disputes must be resolved by civil courts, dismissing the writ petition challenging ECI's communications regarding party presidency.
Mamta & Ors. v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Anr
The High Court allowed the claimants' appeal, holding that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, compensation is payable without proof of negligence, and directed payment of Rs. 5,00,000 with interest for the fatal accident involving the insured vehicle.
Sachin Hans v. Satya Prakash Goyal & Ors.
The High Court upheld the denial of disability compensation due to pre-existing injury but enhanced the award for pain, suffering, and attendant charges in a motor accident claim.
Arvind Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
Delhi High Court directed BSES Yamuna Power Limited to grant a fresh electricity connection to the petitioner without insisting on an NOC from other occupants, subject to compliance with formalities and verification of residence.
M/S Globe Coal Company v. Commissioner of DGST, Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration without explicit notice and reasoned order is unsustainable and restored the petitioner's registration.
Ramesh Kumar Jangir v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Department to release seized gold items in accordance with the Order-in-Original, exempting the gold chain as personal effect and allowing release of gold pieces on payment of customs duty without penalty.
M/S Ashutosh Infra Private Limited v. M/S Pebble Downtown India (P.) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement and appointed a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from a Settlement Agreement and Consent Award, rejecting objections of res judicata and non-arbitrability.
MR KONDRA PRAVEEN v. INDIAN COAST GUARD THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR GENERAL & ORS.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Mr. Kondra Praveen against the Indian Coast Guard, following the precedent established in Deepak v Indian Coast Guard.
CT GD Ramesh Chand v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file a fresh challenge against termination on medical grounds.
Sansar Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail in a sexual assault case considering delay in FIR, lack of corroboration, and applicant’s cooperation, imposing stringent conditions to safeguard investigation.
Deshraj v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a gang rape case due to material contradictions in the prosecution's evidence and improbabilities in the victim's conduct, emphasizing that custodial interrogation was not justified.