Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Varun Krishna v. Central Information Commission
The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC’s order curbing the petitioner’s excessive RTI filings as misuse of the RTI Act, emphasizing the need to balance transparency with administrative efficiency.
Varun Krishna v. Central Information Commission
The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC’s order restricting the petitioner’s excessive RTI applications, affirming that the RTI Act’s right to information is subject to reasonable limitations to prevent misuse and protect administrative efficiency.
Sanjeev Hiranandani v. Sunny Grover
The Delhi High Court held that a landlord's financial affluence is irrelevant in eviction petitions under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act and allowed eviction on bona fide requirement grounds, setting aside the lower court's order.
Karam Chand v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of compassionate allowance to a dismissed government servant, holding that assaulting a superior officer constitutes moral turpitude justifying rejection under Mahinder Dutt Sharma.
Satya Pal Singh v. M/S Globe Commodities Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused to condone a 421-day delay in filing an arbitration appeal, holding that medical incapacity must be supported by evidence during the limitation period and emphasizing strict adherence to limitation for speedy dispute resolution.
Ashok Tiwari v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that RBI Master Directions require banks to provide borrowers an opportunity of hearing before classifying their accounts as fraud, and set aside the classification of Vayam Technologies Limited's account for failure to do so.
National Council of Educational Research & Training v. Puran Kumar Khiani
The Delhi High Court held that pay scale upgradation to remove an anomaly without change in duties is not a promotion under the ACP Scheme, entitling the employee to first and second ACP benefits.
Commissioner of Delhi Police v. Akshika & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing appointment of candidates who underwent Lasik surgery, holding that existing recruitment rules do not disqualify such candidates.
Mansi Mishra and Chanakya Kene v. N Mohan Krishna
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order quashing disciplinary penalties solely on delay grounds and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of delay and merits.
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.