Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Yudhveer Singh Yadav v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a Sub-Inspector accused under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing judicial discretion and that seriousness of offence alone cannot deny bail once investigation is complete.
FLFL Travel Retail Lucknow Private Limited v. Airports Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for the arbitrator's failure to make mandatory written disclosure of a subsequent appointment and for denying the petitioner adequate opportunity to respond to documents, thereby violating Sections 12 and 24 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Veena Jain v. City Union Bank Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging SARFAESI proceedings and upheld the mandatory 25% pre-deposit requirement for appeal, leaving factual disputes on loan clubbing and mortgage security to the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal.
Akeel Khan & Ors. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties.
Abdul Waseem & Anr. v. Overcare Markets LLP & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from an LLP deed where parties failed to agree on an arbitrator.
Varun Aneja v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for recruitment must be determined strictly by prescribed qualifications and remanded the case for fresh consideration of the petitioner’s administrative experience claim.
Union of India and Ors. v. 696631 Ex JWO Rakesh Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's writ petition upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension attributable to military service.
Jhajharia Nirman Ltd v. South Western Railways
The Delhi High Court held that pre-arbitral conciliation and DAB proceedings are directory, invalidated a restrictive arbitration appointment procedure, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate urgent railway contract disputes.
ICRI Corporates Private Limited v. Shooglo Network Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the recalculation of arbitrator's fees separately for claims and counterclaims under the Fourth Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming the binding Supreme Court precedent and holding Section 39(2) inapplicable at the pre-award stage.
EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PVT LTD v. G D GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL & ANR
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondents failed to respond to arbitration notices, following Supreme Court precedents restricting unilateral arbitrator appointments.
Religare Finvest Limited v. Widescreen Holdings Private Limited and Ors
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent substitute sole arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the original arbitrator recused herself, directing continuation of arbitration proceedings from the existing stage.
Harpyari (Deceased) through Brij Bhushan Sharma v. Badri Bhagat Jhandewala Temple Society & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on grounds of res judicata or disputed ownership claims without trial, and dismissed the appeal challenging such rejection.
ISLAM v. State of NCT of Delhi
Pre-arrest bail was denied in a narcotics case involving commercial quantity heroin, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation and caution in granting bail at the initial investigation stage.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Nisha Jha and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the compensation award for death due to a collision with a negligently parked truck, affirming contributory negligence deduction and interest at 9% per annum.
Abhishek @ Abhishek Nagar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR under section 307 IPC involving a minor victim, holding that settlements in serious offences must be voluntary and just, and quashing powers exercised sparingly in the interest of justice and society.
Mahinder Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) Through SHO PS Palam Village & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Anil Minocha v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual offence provisions following an amicable settlement, emphasizing the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in appropriate cases.
Rahul @ Jitender Kumar v. State Govt NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354D, 506, and 509 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC with conditions to prevent abuse of court process.
Rahul Mathur & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Usha Kaushal v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process in offences with predominant civil dispute elements.