Delhi High Court

64,846 judgments

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M/S ION EXCHANGE (INDIA) LTD. v. RADHEYSHYAM AND ORS.

31 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:1089

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award holding the petitioner liable as principal employer to pay retrenchment compensation to a contract workman employed through a subcontractor under the Contract Labour Act and contract terms.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 principal employer liability retrenchment compensation contractual interpretation

Raju Kumar Sah v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.

31 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:855

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of a recovery certificate, holding that the executing authority had complied with legal procedures and no unjustified delay or mala fide was established.

labor petition_dismissed writ of mandamus recovery certificate industrial award execution proceedings

Patiram v. State of NCT and Anr.

31 Jan 2024 · Navin Chawla · 2024:DHC:764

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a POCSO sexual assault case, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence, corroborated evidence, and risk of absconding.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail POCSO Act sexual assault Section 439 CrPC

V R Industries Private Ltd. v. Rajesh Kejriwal

31 Jan 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:728-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark "GOLDEN GATE," affirming the prior use and registration rights of the respondent and emphasizing protection against public confusion.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant trademark infringement interlocutory injunction prior use deceptively similar trademark

M/S ION EXCHANGE (INDIA) LTD. v. SUDHIR AND ORS.

31 Jan 2024 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2024:DHC:1091

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award holding the petitioner liable as principal employer to pay retrenchment compensation to a workman employed through a subcontractor under the Contract Labour Act.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 principal employer liability retrenchment compensation subcontractor liability

IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sardul Singh

31 Jan 2024 · Vibhu Bakhru; Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:1103-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurance claim for a stolen vehicle, ruling that the insured was not negligent under the policy terms and that mere temporary unattended status does not constitute fundamental breach justifying repudiation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant insurance claim negligence theft insurance policy breach

Akshat Baldwa & Ors. v. Yash Raj Films & Ors.

31 Jan 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2024:DHC:833

The Delhi High Court mandated the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to implement accessibility standards in films and broadcasting under the RPWD Act, rejecting industry objections and directing establishment of a mechanism for timely enforcement.

constitutional other Significant Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 accessibility standards sub-titling captioning

Mohd. Yasin v. St. Stephens College

31 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:848

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's application to revive a writ petition seeking habitable staff quarter allotment, holding the petitioner violated his undertaking and has no vested right to demand specific accommodation or renovations.

civil petition_dismissed writ petition revival government accommodation staff quarters undertaking violation

Dheeraj Kumar v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.

31 Jan 2024 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2024:DHC:850

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of an industrial award recovery certificate, holding that ongoing recovery proceedings and statutory compliance preclude writ intervention.

labor petition_dismissed writ of mandamus industrial dispute recovery certificate execution proceedings

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan v. Rajesh Kumar

31 Jan 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:691-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing KVS to extend CGHS benefits to a retired employee, rejecting the petitioner's restrictive interpretation of the MHRD O.M. dated 13.03.2019.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant CGHS facilities Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Office Memorandum retired employees

Neeraj Kumar v. Union of India

31 Jan 2024 · Rekha Palli; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2024:DHC:694-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a candidate’s appointment due to non-disclosure of experience in the original application, holding that belated submission of experience certificates is impermissible.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant experience certificate recruitment eligibility afterthought document verification

Michal Benson Nwaogu @ Chuna Benson v. State

31 Jan 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:772

The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national granted bail and suspension of sentence cannot be detained in a Detention Centre solely due to lack of visa extension, emphasizing the constitutional right to personal liberty and directing expeditious visa extension and trial proceedings.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant foreign national visa extension detention centre Article 21

Maj Gen SK Bhandari v. Union of India & Ors.

31 Jan 2024 · V. Kameswar Rao; Saurabh Banerjee · 2024:DHC:721-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a promotion order, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal’s interim order that all actions are subject to final adjudication.

administrative petition_dismissed Writ of Certiorari Writ of Mandamus Promotion Armed Forces Tribunal

Kumkum Devi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

31 Jan 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:777

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the sole legatee in absence of an executor, holding the Will valid and allowing administration of the deceased's estate.

civil petition_allowed Significant Probate Letters of Administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will execution

Bal Kishan Gupta v. D.D.A.

31 Jan 2024 · Jasmeet Singh · 2024:DHC:765

The Delhi High Court held that demolition of property by DDA without prior notice and opportunity of hearing violates natural justice and restrained demolition pending due process.

administrative petition_allowed Significant demolition natural justice show cause notice settled possession

Shammi Chadha v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.

31 Jan 2024 · Acting Chief Justice Manmohan; Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2024:DHC:734-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against demolition of unauthorized construction, holding that Article 14 does not permit illegal constructions merely because others have similar structures and emphasizing the need for statutory sanction.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Article 14 natural justice illegal construction unauthorized construction

Rajshree Singh v. Lieutenant Governor, Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors

31 Jan 2024 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2024:DHC:709

The Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner to decide the land demarcation dispute under Section 28 of the Delhi Land Revenue Act and restrained demolition pending such decision.

administrative petition_allowed Significant land demarcation Delhi Land Revenue Act, 1954 Reserved Forest Land Indian Forest Act, 1927

Babra Electricals v. QVC Interiors & Ors.

31 Jan 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:775

The Delhi High Court held that a decree on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC requires clear, unambiguous admissions, and dismissed the plaintiff’s application for judgment on admissions due to lack of such admissions.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC judgment on admission clear and unequivocal admission conditional settlement

Kamal Kant Rachhoya v. Manish Rachhoya

31 Jan 2024 · The Acting Chief Justice; Ms. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh A... · 2024:DHC:732-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a Local Commissioner under its Original Side Rules, distinguishing the trial court precedent and dismissing the appeal challenging the appointment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Local Commissioner Order XXVI Rule 2 CPC Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018 appointment of commissioner

Radhika Sharma v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

31 Jan 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:714

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking refund of fees on the respondents' undertaking to refund the fees within four weeks.

administrative appeal_allowed writ petition refund of fees Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University affidavit