Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Society for Teachers’ Cause v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that retired teachers have no vested right to automatic re-employment and upheld the discontinuance of the re-employment scheme as a valid policy decision in public interest.
National Highway Authority of India v. MS IRB Ahmedabad Vadodra Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's order rejecting impleadment of a third party is not an arbitral award and thus not challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Ravinder Tyagi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr
Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to decide the petitioner's grievance about alleged illegal tree removal and encroachment by a reasoned order after hearing, dismissing the writ petition without prejudice to further remedies.
IN RE: DESIGNATED COURTS FOR MPS/MLAS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court directed reallocation and prioritization of pending criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs to ensure expeditious trial and minimize undue delays caused by stay orders and adjournments.
Centre for Education on Crime Prevention Social and Cultural NGO through its President South East District Aftab Khan v. Commissioner MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed municipal authorities to promptly stop and demolish unauthorized construction at Shaheen Bagh, accepting their undertaking and disposing of the writ petition with monitoring directions.
Abdul Wahid Sait v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's interim bail plea on medical grounds but granted custody parole for six hours on the surgery date of his wife, emphasizing that interim bail is an extraordinary remedy requiring exceptional circumstances.
Master Chhayank v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The court held that admission rights through draw of lots cannot be enforced after the academic session ends and refused to direct admission outside the prescribed procedure for the next session.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR v. ASHA GUPTA
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order allowing withdrawal of voluntary retirement after the intended date, holding that such belated withdrawal is impermissible under service rules despite social considerations.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sh Kailash
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of a flawed disciplinary inquiry and order, emphasizing mandatory procedural compliance and reasoned findings under CCS (CCA) Rules.
P.M. Diesels Pvt. Ltd. v. Thukral Mechanical Works
The Delhi High Court upheld Thukral Mechanical Works’ trademark rights in 'FIELDMARSHAL' for centrifugal pumps, dismissing P.M. Diesels’ claims of prior use, passing off, and cancellation for non-use.
M/S SK Associates v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to operate municipal parking sites for the third year under existing agreements despite a new tender, directing compliance with updated FASTag and digital payment policies.
Jeetu Dorwal v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Court held that a major woman’s voluntary choice to live with her husband precludes issuance of Habeas Corpus, directing police protection to prevent threats and dismissing the petition as unnecessary.
Nagendra Shastri v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a major daughter who voluntarily married, affirming her personal liberty and directing police to ensure her safety.
Union of India and Ors. v. Vinay Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing re-evaluation of a candidate's exam paper despite a trivial omission in roll number, emphasizing that minor procedural lapses not affecting identity or merit do not justify disqualification.
Rakesh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the transfer of a Sashastra Seema Bal officer to SHQ Bezpara, rejecting his plea to retain government accommodation in New Delhi beyond prescribed rules and dismissing claims of arbitrariness and mala fide conduct.
Google LLC v. The Controller of Patents
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of Google's patent application on managing instant messaging sessions across devices, holding the claimed features obvious in view of prior art and lacking inventive step.
Rajat Rana @ Rahul Rana v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges for sexual assault and extortion, ruling that a prima facie case existed despite inconsistencies in the prosecution's material.
Vaseem Husain and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of the court process.
Anindita Sengupta v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 61(1) New Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's Ashish Agarwal judgment does not mandate reopening of concluded reassessment proceedings initiated by notices issued between 1 April 2021 and 30 June 2021, quashing fresh notices issued after finality.
Rajeev Jhawar v. Directorate of Enforcement
Anticipatory bail was dismissed for a petitioner in a money laundering case due to non-cooperation and failure to appear despite cognizance and summons, affirming that protection in predicate offences does not extend to PMLA offences.