Delhi High Court

49,371 judgments

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Meritech Software Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.

28 Mar 2024 · Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:2477-DB

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.

administrative other Procedural Tender rejection Clause 4.1.[7] Bid disqualification Land border bidders

Ishrar Ahmed v. ICICI Bank Limited and Anr

28 Mar 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:2485-DB

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.

civil petition_dismissed Significant General Power of Attorney Transfer of Property Act Mortgage Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act

Dr. Ranganatha Nandyal v. I.G.N.O.U. & Ors.

28 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2450

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant plagiarism proportionality of punishment disciplinary proceedings writ petition

Varun v. Toolika Pandey

28 Mar 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:2459

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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 142 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC Non-Executive Director liability

Sanjay Kumar Baranwal v. Bhavna Kumari

28 Mar 2024 · Rajiv Shakdher; Amit Bansal

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.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Hindu Marriage Act, 1956 Section 24 HMA Section 13(1)(ia) HMA

Anoop Kumar Mishra v. Airport Authority of India

28 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2451

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disciplinary proceedings Airport Authority of India CDA Regulations 2003 minor penalty

Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr. v. Shri Jagminder Singh & Anr.

28 Mar 2024 · Rekha Palli; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:2463-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing notional promotion of superannuated employees eligible for SAG, emphasizing mandatory consideration despite delayed DPCs.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Senior Administrative Grade DANIPS Departmental Promotion Committee notional promotion

Surjit Singh Yadav v. Union of India

28 Mar 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:2464-DB

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.

constitutional petition_dismissed Quo Warranto Chief Minister Writ jurisdiction Article 226

Ashok Chaturbhuj Bhatia v. Union of India & Ors.

28 Mar 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:2467

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.

administrative other writ petition mandamus interim relief asset-sale

Bhima alias Manoj v. State

28 Mar 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:2444

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.

criminal sentence_modified Significant suspension of sentence Section 389 Cr.P.C. appeal pending prolonged incarceration

Zomi Students Federation v. Union Public Service Commission & Ors.

28 Mar 2024 · MANMOHAN, ACJ; MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA, J · 2024:DHC:2476-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination Indian Forest Service Examination tribal candidates

Ashoka Enclave Coop. G/H Society Ltd. v. Registrar Cooperative Societies Delhi

28 Mar 2024 · Manmohan, ACJ; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, J · 2024:DHC:2486-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 2003 defaulter voting rights Returning Officer

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. JAY PRAKASH SOJA

28 Mar 2024 · Rekha Palli; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:2462-DB

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion criteria senior scale vesting of rights retrospective application

E5 Infrastructure Private Limited v. National Highways Authority of India

28 Mar 2024 · Acting Chief Justice; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:2543-DB

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.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Article 226 Constitution of India writ petition maintainability blameworthy conduct alternative remedy

Dr. Tabassum Saifi v. State of NCT of Delhi

28 Mar 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:2423

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail impersonation forgery medical negligence

Kulwant Singh v. Vikas Ahuja

28 Mar 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:2445

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.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) eviction service of summons

Banadik v. State

28 Mar 2024 · Navin Chawla

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail call data records conspiracy pre-trial custody

Promila Anand v. Guru Nanak Public School & Anr.

27 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2656

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.

administrative petition_allowed Significant writ petition suspension order Delhi School Education Act, 1973 Section 8

Hena Dutta v. The Director of Education and Ors.

27 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2511

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.

administrative petition_allowed Significant automatic re-employment writ petition no work no pay arrears of salary

Ashok Chandra v. Government of NCT of Delhi

27 Mar 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:2504

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.

civil appeal_allowed Procedural Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 urbanization Article 226