Delhi High Court
44,251 judgments
Mr Pulkit Thareja v. JINDAL BIOCHEMS AND DEVELOPERS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed enforcement appeals after delayed compliance with asset affidavit directions but left open the question of contempt proceedings against the appellant's Managing Director.
Ms. Manisha Tyagi and Mr. Harsh Chaudhary v. Anant Ram
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's rejection of the employer's application for approval of termination due to lack of evidence proving misconduct, dismissing the writ petition.
General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. v. GPR Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited and an award based on admitted claims and evidence cannot be set aside for factual errors or non-application of mind.
Sh Utkarsh Goyel v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed Lookout Circulars issued against petitioners for loan default outside India, affirming that such travel restrictions violate fundamental rights absent criminal proceedings or exceptional circumstances within India.
D.T.C. v. Anant Ram
The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement is not a vested right post wrongful termination and awarded monetary compensation in lieu of reinstatement to a superannuated employee.
Nishant v. Indian Coast Guard
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking relief for failure to upload documents in Indian Coast Guard recruitment, holding that non-compliance with prescribed timelines cannot be excused by a claimed technical glitch absent procedural challenge.
Satish Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court held that non-filing of the FSL report with the charge sheet does not render it incomplete and does not entitle accused to default bail under Section 167(2) CrPC.
Mayapuri Bearing Dealers Association Regd. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition by unauthorized occupants challenging eviction and possession orders after the original lease was cancelled and eviction orders attained finality under the Public Premises Act, 1971.
Chander Singh Khatana and Anr v. Deputy Conservator of Forest and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed fresh demarcation and restrained the Forest Department from further demolition of petitioners' boundary wall pending final orders in a forest land boundary dispute.
Ankush Gupta v. Arun Kumar Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a bona fide family settlement embodied in a Memorandum of Understanding, holding it binding on parties who admitted signatures and enjoyed benefits, thereby dismissing the Plaintiff's challenge and decreeing ownership as per the settlement.
Inder Pratap Singh Akoi v. Shri Hari Mohan Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a consent decree of specific performance, holding that a non-consenting party not bound by the decree may pursue independent claims without being barred under Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC or Section 96(3) CPC.
Mohd Haris Pasha & Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the ESSE 2023 answer key, holding that courts should defer to expert opinions when two plausible answers exist and not interfere absent palpable error.
Oriental Insuarce Co Ltd v. Ram Devi & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce the interest rate on compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum in a motor accident claim filed after an 18-year delay, upholding the maintainability of the claim petition.
Guru Bhagat Brar v. Department of Forest and Wildlife & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Conservator of Forest to adjudicate the petitioner's land boundary dispute with the Forest Department before any coercive demolition, granting interim protection and permitting repair of demolished boundary walls.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sarvesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce interest on compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum due to an 18-year delay in filing the motor accident claim petition, while upholding the petition's maintainability.
M/S SKYLINE ENGINEERING CONTRACTS (INDIA) PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that tax dues quantified by a taxpayer's undisputed written communication and recovery notice under Section 87 qualify for eligibility under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, and rejected applications must be preceded by an opportunity of hearing.
Vidhu Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order refusing to quash the 2019 HR Policy and dismissed the petition challenging the denial of Permanent Commission to a woman officer, affirming limited judicial review over executive service policies.
M/S LA LAGOS SANTE HOSPITALITY PVT LTD v. M/S SURIDHI COMMERCIAL INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS
Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator’s interim order directing removal of unauthorized signages violating contractual terms and modified maintenance charges, dismissing the appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act.
Musarrat v. Asif Khan
The Delhi High Court dismissed a transfer petition seeking to move a custody case on grounds of alleged judicial bias, holding that unsubstantiated apprehensions do not justify transfer under Section 24 CPC.
Maheshwari Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed eviction of son and daughter-in-law from a senior citizen’s property under the Senior Citizens Act for ill-treatment and non-maintenance, emphasizing the Act’s welfare purpose over property title disputes.