Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Awanish Chandra Mishra v. Delhi High Court through its Registrar General & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee voluntarily accepting a lower post is entitled to pay protection only in the Pay Band and not the higher Grade Pay of the previous post, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for higher Grade Pay fixation and related benefits.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION v. SURYA PRAKASH MISHRA
Termination of a probationer based on verified allegations of submission of fabricated documents is punitive and requires adherence to principles of natural justice including opportunity of hearing before dismissal.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan v. Bhairvi Kumari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order recognizing 'Sangeet Prabhakar' as equivalent to a Bachelor Degree in Music, dismissing the petition challenging appointment of respondents as Primary Teachers (Music) in KVS.
CCS COMPUTERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
The Delhi High Court held that while blacklisting for document fabrication is justified, the two-year debarment period was disproportionate and reduced considering mitigating factors and time already served.
M/S Somya Garments v. Shyam Kishore Mishra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the decree for recovery of Rs.11,85,701/- with interest, holding that the appellant failed to prove alleged deductions and adjustments due to lack of credible evidence and cross-examination.
Devinder Kumar Choudhry v. Rambir Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the tenant's leave to defend in an eviction petition, holding that the landlord must specifically prove bona fide requirement and adequately explain non-utilization of alternative vacant premises.
Jagdish Singh Chauhan v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner's appeal against the arbitral award by the Delhi Cooperative Tribunal, affirming the applicability of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and limiting writ interference with factual findings.
Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation-1, New Delhi v. Clifford Chance Pte Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's ruling that a non-resident legal advisory firm did not constitute a service or virtual permanent establishment in India under the India-Singapore DTAA due to insufficient physical presence and actual service rendering, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Rajesh @ Raju v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the rape conviction based on credible testimony of a minor prosecutrix but modified the sentence to the period already served considering mitigating factors.
ITC Limited & Anr. v. Adyar Gate Hotels Limited
Delhi High Court refused interim injunction in trademark infringement suit due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for purposeful targeting and tangible apprehension of future infringement.
Trans Asian Industries Expositions Pvt Ltd v. M/S G S Berar and Co Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of belated amendment applications to written statements after trial commencement, emphasizing the requirement of due diligence under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Shantanu Saha v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the GSFC conviction and sentence of a BSF constable for sexual harassment due to procedural irregularity in failing to produce available CCTV evidence, holding it violated the right to a fair trial.
Mapsa Tapes Private Limited v. Shiv Naresh Sports Private Limited
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff for Rs. 16.77 crores based on clear admissions of liability by defendant no.1, rejecting the defense of contingent payment under an escrow agreement.
Naeem Ahmed v. Sheeba Mehfooz
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of interim injunction in a suit involving a disputed gift deed, holding that relief must be sought in the pending appeal against the dismissal of the original suit.
Sunil Kant v. Samrat Chander & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld probate of a Will excluding one son, holding that the Will was validly executed and the appellant failed to prove prior sale or vitiating circumstances.
Stanlee (India) Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of CGST, Delhi North
Refund claims cannot be rejected on grounds of alleged excess Input Tax Credit without issuance of a Show Cause Notice under Sections 73 or 74 of the CGST Act, and withholding refunds without following due process is illegal.
Dhruv Mittal v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Department to comply with its order releasing detained goods without delay, emphasizing that unfiled appeals cannot justify non-compliance and imposing costs for delay.
Brij Lal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a land acquisition award on grounds of res judicata, holding that compensation under the 2013 Act is not available after possession was taken post-dismissal of earlier writ petitions.
Dr Neha Parashar v. National Board of Examination and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of a medical trainee's registration for prolonged unauthorized absence, emphasizing strict adherence to Leave Rules and deference to academic authorities in training matters.
Manisha Sharma and Anr v. M/S Olive Exim Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the landlord’s title and bona fide requirement, and held that prior permission under the Slum Areas Act was not necessary.