Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Ritik Nagar v. Union of India

01 Dec 2025 · C. Hari Shankar; Om Prakash Shukla · 2025:DHC:10706-DB

The Delhi High Court directed a fresh assessment of the petitioner’s weight and BMI for recruitment as Constable (GD) and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition recruitment physical fitness weight assessment

Mahaveer v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

01 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10724-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of National Trade Certificate holders for Draftsman posts, holding that prior judicial decisions and Recruitment Rules bar their appointment absent formal amendment recognizing equivalence.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant National Trade Certificate Diploma in Draftsmanship Recruitment Rules equivalence of qualification

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. SUSHMA RANI

01 Dec 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10925-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing the Government of NCT of Delhi to accommodate a candidate whose candidature was cancelled due to a technical glitch in uploading documents, emphasizing fair opportunity and communication.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant technical glitch e-dossier recruitment process supernumerary post

Santhosh S.R Nair v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

01 Dec 2025 · Dinesh Mehta; Vimal Kumar Yadav · 2025:DHC:10928-DB

The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of a regular appointment offered through a selection process cannot be done arbitrarily without reasons, and roster-based reservation across multiple posts is constitutionally valid, dismissing the appellant's challenge to his appointment cancellation.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant temporary appointment offer of appointment reservation roster legitimate expectation

International Public School Ltd. v. FIIT JEE Ltd.

01 Dec 2025 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2025:DHC:10696

The Delhi High Court upheld the maintainability of a criminal complaint under Section 138 NI Act for a dishonored cheque issued against a subsisting loan liability and held directors liable under Section 141 NI Act, dismissing the petition to quash proceedings.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act legally enforceable debt dishonored cheque

Sahil Dagar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

29 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10748-DB

Experience gained prior to obtaining the required veterinary diploma cannot be counted for eligibility to the post of Veterinary Livestock Inspector as per Section 30 of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.

administrative petition_dismissed Veterinary Livestock Inspector Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 Section 30 experience eligibility

Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Pawan Kamra

29 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10750-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing grant of 3rd MACP benefit to the respondent, holding that vigilance clearance can only be denied under specific conditions existing at the time of consideration.

service_law appeal_dismissed Significant MACP Scheme vigilance clearance disciplinary proceedings charge sheet

Vijay Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.

29 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10738-DB

The Delhi High Court directed payment of pay scale arrears with interest to the petitioner from 1995, holding that administrative rules cannot override a final Tribunal order upheld by the Court.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant pay scale arrears interest Central Administrative Tribunal

State NCT of Delhi v. Kishan Lal

28 Nov 2025 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2025:DHC:10673

The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rash and negligent driving case due to insufficient prosecution evidence and emphasized the principle of benefit of doubt and appellate restraint in appeals against acquittal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rash driving negligence road accident benefit of doubt

Axis Finance Limited v. Ankur Nag

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act after prima facie finding of an arbitration agreement, limiting judicial scrutiny to existence and leaving substantive issues to arbitration.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

Atul Gandhi v. State Govt of NCT Delhi & Ors.

28 Nov 2025 · Amit Mahajan · 2025:DHC:10694

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences based on an amicable settlement, applying inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS while imposing costs on the petitioner.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 528 BNSS inherent powers of High Court non-compoundable offences

Axis Finance Limited v. Saurabh Panchal & Dhara Saurabh Panchal

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022
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The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the court's role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving substantive disputes to arbitration.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. v. Sphere Air Residency Maintenance Service Association

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:11206
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after prima facie finding an arbitration agreement and held that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited to existence of the agreement, leaving validity and arbitrability to the arbitral tribunal.

arbitration petition_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination existence of arbitration agreement

M/S MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. MR. MOHD ASIF PROPRIETOR OF SARA TEXTILES AND ANR

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025:DHC:11205
Cites 2 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act upon prima facie satisfaction of the existence of an arbitration agreement, emphasizing limited judicial scrutiny and deferring substantive issues to the arbitral tribunal.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 11(6) Arbitration Act appointment of arbitrator prima facie examination arbitration agreement

M/S XTRACOVER TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD v. M/S ONSITE PHONES PVT LTD & ORS

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine Del 3022
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the court’s role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act arbitration agreement prima facie examination appointment of arbitrator

Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V. v. Partha Chatterjee

28 Nov 2025 · Tejas Karia · 2025:DHC:10790

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Tommy Hilfiger against a defendant supplying counterfeit goods bearing its registered trademarks, proceeding ex-parte due to defendant's non-appearance.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trademark infringement Passing off Permanent injunction Damages

Kapil Kumar v. Life Insurance Corporation and Anr.

28 Nov 2025 · Saurabh Banerjee · 2025:DHC:10860

The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction and damages assessed against a tenant under the Public Premises Act, ruling that the quantum of damages based on comparable leases was lawful and not subject to reappraisal at the writ stage.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 Section 7 PP Act Assessment of damages Unauthorized occupation

Darshan Kumar Gupta v. Union of India

28 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10594-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CAT order on delayed retiral benefits, holding that payment of interest at GPF rates with final settlement precludes entitlement to compound interest at market rates.

administrative petition_dismissed retiral benefits General Provident Fund compound interest delay in payment

Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Uma Aggarwal

28 Nov 2025 · Navin Chawla; Madhu Jain · 2025:DHC:10609-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed ESIC's petition, holding that disciplinary proceedings initiated without prior permission of the competent authority violate Article 311(2) and are invalid.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Article 311(2) Constitution disciplinary proceedings charge memo Employees State Insurance Corporation

STAR INXS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. ELECSHINE ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

28 Nov 2025 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1471

The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, the Court’s role is limited to a prima facie examination of the existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from the Work Order dated 09.02.2024.

arbitration appeal_allowed Significant Section 11 Arbitration and Conciliation Act arbitration agreement prima facie examination competence-competence doctrine