Delhi High Court
49,377 judgments
Union of India v. Dr Suchita Ninawe
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging its earlier judgment upholding the Department of Expenditure's recovery order and clarified that review is not permissible without an error apparent on record or fresh grounds not raised earlier.
Pawan Kumar v. Sashastra Seema Bal
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate’s eligibility based on a clean service record must be assessed as on the date of certificate issuance and remanded the matter to determine if disciplinary proceedings were pending or contemplated at that time before rejecting candidature.
Sankara Subbu v. Registrar of Cooperative Societies and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by a non-member resident seeking adjudication of disputes and an online grievance redressal mechanism, holding that only society members have statutory rights before the Registrar and courts cannot direct creation of new grievance mechanisms.
Amit Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCR of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement between step-brothers, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Vikram Chahar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for a CRPF sports quota candidate declared unfit due to overweight, emphasizing limited judicial interference but ensuring fairness and adherence to natural justice.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. A Raja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted leave to appeal against the acquittal of accused in the telecom license allotment case, emphasizing that leave is warranted only if the trial court's acquittal is perverse or based on misappreciation of evidence.
Pawan Gupta & Anr. v. Kamal Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitrability of disputes arising from a family settlement deed, appointed a sole arbitrator, and dismissed intervention applications by non-signatories, emphasizing the special equity in family arrangements and the independence of arbitration clauses.
M/S L.R. BUILDERS PVT. LTD. & ORS v. M/S P.P. JEWELLERS PVT. LTD. & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for interim injunction, holding that family settlement deeds among shareholders do not by themselves affect company property rights and emphasizing the courts' liberal approach to upholding bona fide family arrangements.
Greenfield Residents Welfare Society v. Sunny Khandelwal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against respondents for derogatory WhatsApp messages, considering their apology and partial resolution of related appeals.
Baby Divansh Arora v. Tecnia International School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that schools are bound to admit EWS/DG category students allotted admission through the DoE’s computerised draw of lots when no timely representation is filed, and directed regularisation of provisional admissions.
Man Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners promoted to Joint Assistant Commandant (Accounts Officer) posts are entitled to a higher pay scale than their feeder cadre posts, directing pay scale upgradation to remedy violation of Article 14.
Sunil Goel v. M/S Rational Enterprises & Others
The Delhi High Court held that a partner's exit by mutual consent under Section 32 of the Partnership Act is valid, and dismissed the plaintiff's application for judgment on admissions in a suit for dissolution and accounts.
Akshay Chauhan v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in an attempt to murder case, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and material evidence against him.
Ravish Rathi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the dismissal of writ petition seeking reinstatement of contractual employees, holding that extension of existing contracts on valid public interest grounds does not entitle terminated petitioners to reinstatement.
A.O. Smith Corporation v. Star Smith Export Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the injunction restraining defendants from using the mark 'STAR SMITH' for identical goods, holding that the dominant 'SMITH' element of plaintiffs' registered trademark was deceptively similar and likely to cause confusion.
Sanjay Mittal & Ors v. Urban Improvement Co Pvt Ltd & Ors
The High Court dismissed the appeal challenging cancellation of plot allotments made in violation of the Company Law Board's interim order but allowed recovery of amounts paid by the appellants under the doctrine of indoor management.
Sarabjit Singh Ahluwalia v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charge under Section 420 IPC against the petitioner, holding that a prima facie case existed and disputed factual issues require trial.
Pushpender Sachdeva v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding a distributor liable to indemnify MTNL for losses due to penalties imposed by DoT on non-compliant customer application forms, dismissing the appeal challenging the award.
Arun Kumar Gurjar v. Central Bureau of Investigation; Baljeet Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of two Income Tax officers for criminal conspiracy and accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that circumstantial evidence and trap proceedings can establish demand and acceptance of illegal gratification.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation v. Rajender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the respondent's review petition and upheld DMRC's decision to not operate the shadow panel, validating the fresh recruitment process and setting aside the Tribunal's order directing appointment from the shadow panel.