Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Meritech Software Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed BSNL to reconsider the petitioner’s bid rejection by issuing a reasoned order, treating the writ petition as a representation, emphasizing the need for speaking orders in tender processes.
Ishrar Ahmed v. ICICI Bank Limited and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRT's order, holding that a General Power of Attorney executed by a person without title cannot transfer immovable property rights, and possession in favor of the mortgagee bank was valid.
Dr. Ranganatha Nandyal v. I.G.N.O.U. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal for plagiarism was disproportionate compared to a warning given in a similar case and remanded the matter for reconsideration of punishment, affirming the principle of parity and maintainability of writ petitions under Article 226.
Varun v. Toolika Pandey
The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under the Negotiable Instruments Act against a non-executive director appointed post issuance of dishonoured cheques and moratorium under insolvency proceedings, holding he lacked control and liability.
Sanjay Kumar Baranwal v. Bhavna Kumari
The Delhi High Court modified interim maintenance by reducing the amount payable to the Wife and children after the elder daughter attained majority and started earning, while upholding the rest of the maintenance order.
Anoop Kumar Mishra v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the minor penalty imposed on an AAI officer for negligence in hospital empanelment, holding that disciplinary procedures and principles of natural justice were duly followed and judicial review is limited to procedural compliance and existence of evidence.
Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr. v. Shri Jagminder Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing notional promotion of superannuated employees eligible for SAG, emphasizing mandatory consideration despite delayed DPCs.
Surjit Singh Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking removal of the Chief Minister on grounds of arrest, holding that writ jurisdiction does not permit judicial removal without due process.
Ashok Chaturbhuj Bhatia v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief staying an auction for one week to enable the petitioner to approach the NCLT, disposing of the writ petition without further relief.
Bhima alias Manoj v. State
The Delhi High Court suspended the sentences of appellants convicted under Section 307 IPC pending appeal due to prolonged trial and prima facie infirmities in prosecution evidence, granting bail under Section 389 Cr.P.C.
Zomi Students Federation v. Union Public Service Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition seeking examination centers in Manipur's hill districts, accepting alternative arrangements by UPSC and financial support by the State to facilitate tribal candidates' participation.
Ashoka Enclave Coop. G/H Society Ltd. v. Registrar Cooperative Societies Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Returning Officer's order removing disputed defaulters from the list, allowing them to vote in cooperative society elections pending adjudication of dues.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. JAY PRAKASH SOJA
The Delhi High Court held that amended promotion criteria apply prospectively and uniformly, set aside the Tribunal’s order favoring old criteria, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of discrimination claims.
E5 Infrastructure Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against debarment of a contractor implicated in a murder case, holding that writ relief under Article 226 is barred due to blameworthy conduct and availability of alternative contractual remedies.
Dr. Tabassum Saifi v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to a BUMS doctor accused of impersonating an MBBS doctor and forging documents, as the court held that serious allegations of impersonation and forgery require thorough investigation beyond mere medical negligence.
Kulwant Singh v. Vikas Ahuja
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order where the tenant failed to file an application for leave to contest despite valid service of summons in the prescribed format under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Banadik v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a murder conspiracy case, holding that call data records alone do not preclude bail and prolonged pre-trial detention without charges violates the right to liberty.
Promila Anand v. Guru Nanak Public School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the suspension order against the petitioner for non-compliance with statutory procedural requirements and lack of material evidence of embezzlement.
Hena Dutta v. The Director of Education and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that a retired teacher entitled to automatic re-employment must receive arrears of salary and benefits from the date of the binding court order directing re-employment, despite not working during the interim period.
Ashok Chandra v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of a long-pending appeal under the Delhi Land Reforms Act following urbanization of the land, emphasizing timely justice and adherence to natural justice principles.