Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Sheetal Dhariwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the FSSAI to expeditiously decide the petitioner's representation enforcing the prohibition of tobacco and nicotine in food products under the 2011 Regulations after giving an opportunity of hearing.
Rashmi Goyal v. M/S Mahalaxmi Fabrics
The Delhi High Court held that a Company Secretary cannot be held vicariously liable under Section 141 NI Act without specific allegations of consent, connivance or neglect, and quashed criminal complaints against the petitioner accordingly.
Indiwar Parijat v. National Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a letters patent appeal challenging a Single Judge's order in a motor accident claim, holding that Section 100A CPC bars such appeals against first appeal judgments arising from special enactments.
Ajay Kumar H v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of Ph.D. admission due to ineligibility and misdeclaration of qualifications, affirming strict adherence to prescribed eligibility criteria.
Razia Begum v. The Appellate Court of Divisional Commissioner and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking eviction of family members from her property, upholding the maintenance payment directions under the Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2016.
Umesh Raza v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354(D) and 506 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Food Corporation of India v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Regional Labour Commissioner's orders enforcing the CGIT award, holding the challenged Memorandum of Settlement invalid for procedural non-compliance and affirming the limited jurisdiction of the Labour Commissioner under Section 33C(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Yash Pal Ashok v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-1 and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld recovery proceedings against a former director exercising ultimate control over a company’s affairs, validating attachment of his personal bank account under the Employees’ Provident Funds Act.
Anil Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court directed transfer of investigation into a missing person case to a specialized unit with periodic judicial monitoring to ensure diligent inquiry and protection of the missing boy.
India Power Corporation Limited v. Ministry of Power Government of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Government is the appropriate authority under the Electricity Act, 2003, to grant prior approval for an overhead line connecting an inter-State transmission system to a distribution sub-station within the same State.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. ANJU DEVI@ANJU & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the insurer liable to compensate the deceased pillion rider's family under a policy ambiguously described as 'Act Only Policy', applying the pay and recover principle.
Arun Mittal & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside Punjab National Bank's declaration of the petitioners' loan account as 'Fraud' for failure to follow the Supreme Court-mandated principles of natural justice, directing the bank to comply with due procedure before reclassifying the account.
Jindal Rail Infrastructure Limited v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed JRIL's appeal, upholding the setting aside of an arbitral award that contradicted the clear option clause in the contract, reaffirming that courts must enforce unambiguous contractual terms without re-writing agreements.
Brinda Navet v. National Testing Agency & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the National Testing Agency agreed to correct the petitioner's CUET-PG score by adding 5 marks following a valid challenge to the answer key.
Bhavik Koladia v. Ashneer Grover & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction holding that property in shares does not pass without payment of consideration as per contract, restraining defendant from alienating shares pending trial.
Farukh @ Chapta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed a preventive detention order under the PITNDPS Act against a petitioner already in custody for lack of compelling reasons and proper subjective satisfaction by the detaining authority.
Ashok Rani v. Kewal Arora
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant admitting tenancy cannot dispute landlord's ownership and that vague allegations do not constitute triable issues warranting leave to contest eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Association of NCTE Approved Colleges Trust v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court held that the Integrated Teacher Education Programme is a new course requiring fresh recognition applications under the NCTE Act, dismissing the petition challenging NCTE's regulatory transition process.
Mercator Ltd. v. Dredging Corporation of India Ltd.
Delhi High Court upheld enforcement of three London-seated foreign arbitral awards against Dredging Corporation of India Ltd., rejecting objections on tribunal composition and alleged statutory violations under narrow public policy grounds.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Akhilesh Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that money laundering proceedings cannot continue after acquittal in the scheduled offence and attached properties must be released despite pendency of appeal against acquittal.