Delhi High Court
27,673 judgments
ORIENTAL FOUNDRY PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that judicial scrutiny under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator, directing interim reliefs to be considered by the arbitral tribunal.
JEEVAN BIMA VIKAS ADHIKARI CGHS LTD & ORS v. REGISTRAR OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES
The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to promptly fill vacancies in the Registrar of Cooperative Societies office, allowing contractual appointments to mitigate recruitment delays, and mandated judicial oversight to prevent administrative delays affecting cooperative society members.
Manmohan Kumar v. Neelam Khurana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the prima facie invalidity of a Will and related sale deed, maintaining status quo in possession and title of disputed property pending final trial.
Shakeel & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted accused persons of kidnapping and rape charges due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and lack of medical corroboration, granting them benefit of doubt.
Union of India v. Ramchandra Gaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of disability pension to an ex-serviceman, holding that the administration must provide cogent reasons to deny pension and that mere classification of disability as lifestyle-related or onset at a peace station is insufficient to rebut the presumption of service connection.
Anil Kumar v. Sales Tax Officer Class II/Avato Ward 103 Zone 9 Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that GST Show Cause Notices uploaded only under an inaccessible portal tab without actual knowledge do not constitute valid service, quashing the ex-parte order and directing fresh adjudication after personal hearing.
Manish Aggarwal & Ors. v. Ram Narayan Pandey & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a settlement agreement allowing plaintiffs to withdraw their suit for land possession while permitting a non-settling defendant to independently establish his claim over joint family property.
Dasaprakash Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour Pvt Ltd v. Mysore Dasaprakash
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' appeals and upheld an interim injunction restraining unauthorized use of the DASAPRAKASH trademark, holding that insolvency of a family member invalidated the transfer of trademark rights.
Atul Jain Trading as M/s Fixwell Industries v. M/s Future Industries
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's civil appeal for default and non-prosecution due to failure to appear on the hearing dates.
Chellamma & Ors. v. Murugesan
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners one more opportunity to complete their evidence due to counsel's medical emergency, subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court's closure of evidence order.
Kanawal Jeet Singh Bhatia v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court waived the Rs. 15,000/- costs imposed on the petitioner by the trial court while leaving all substantive rights and contentions open.
Ansuiya Educational Society v. Megha
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to grant the petitioner one more opportunity to complete evidence in a civil suit, subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court's order closing evidence.
Shrawan v. State
The High Court upheld the conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC, ruling that absence of medical signs of forcible intercourse does not negate non-consensual sexual assault when supported by consistent testimony and forensic evidence.
Manarajiya & Ors. v. Union of India
The High Court allowed the appeal holding that absence of a journey ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status and remanded the matter for awarding death compensation under the Railways Act.
Jakir Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to accused due to lack of corroborative medical evidence and plausible false implication claim in a gunshot injury case.
Ram Swaroop Gupta & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court allowed the petition to recall a prosecution witness for cross-examination after the accused were unrepresented, emphasizing the necessity of legal assistance for a fair trial and the court's duty to prevent gross injustice.
Pratima Mahajan v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging a Sessions Court revision order and refused to direct police investigation, holding that inherent powers cannot override statutory prohibitions on second revision proceedings.
Mariyam @ Salma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application under the NDPS Act, holding that no change in circumstances justified bail after the accused was caught with contraband and substantial recovery was made.
Suphiyan Ali v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a robbery case due to serious doubts arising from CCTV evidence and delay in lodging the FIR, emphasizing protection of liberty where prosecution case is questionable.
Kaushlender Bhardwaj v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on compromise between parties and minor injuries, holding that criminal proceedings need not be pursued in the interest of justice.