Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Nirmal Singh v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 306 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already undergone by the appellant considering the elapsed time and his conduct.
GHH BUMI MINING SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. HINDUSTAN ZINC LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that a determinable contract cannot be specifically enforced by injunction under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, and dismissed the petition seeking to stay termination of a mining services contract.
Sudhir Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr
Delhi High Court prohibits conversion of natural grass to artificial turf at Siri Fort Sports Complex, upholding environmental protection and prior judicial orders.
Dr. Geeta Oberoi v. National Judicial Academy
The Delhi High Court held that non-renewal of a contractual appointment after expiry of the contract without renewal is lawful and not violative of constitutional rights, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to termination.
LIVGUARD ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD. v. MOHAMMAD AKIL AND ANR
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement petition by enforcing a settlement and directing immediate cancellation of the respondents' infringing trademark registrations.
Jaibir Singh v. Director General CISF
The Delhi High Court upheld a CISF transfer order from Delhi to Dehradun, holding that transfers are an incident of service and the transfer did not violate applicable guidelines or principles of legitimate expectation.
M/S Abhijeet Angul Sambalpur Toll Road Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court's order treating the arbitral tribunal's refusal to entertain certain counter-claims as an interim award was set aside, holding it to be a procedural order not amenable to challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Harkirat Singh Sodhi v. Oram Foods Pvt Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the 2019 procedural amendment to section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act applies retrospectively, allowing extension of the arbitrator's mandate due to deaths of arbitrators and COVID-19 delays, validating the arbitral award rendered beyond the original 12-month period.
Morgan Securities and Credits Pvt. Ltd v. Ganesh Benzoplast Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal under Section 37(1)(b) of the Arbitration Act, holding that extensive inquiries into contractual interest clauses exceed the scope of Section 9 interim relief proceedings and must be confined to Section 34 challenges.
Kuldeep Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination with hospitalization for a candidate found hypertensive, emphasizing strict adherence to revised medical guidelines.
Mahender Kumar Godha & Ors. v. M/O Urban Affairs & Employment & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that DUAC approval was not mandatory for a building plan sanctioned before the area was included in LBZ, quashing the cancellation of the petitioners’ revised plan and directing NDMC to issue a revised sanction without the DUAC NOC condition.
Vishal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination for a BSF officer seeking promotion due to procedural irregularities and inconsistencies in the initial Review Medical Board findings.
All India ESIC Employees Federation v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's refusal to stay the ESIC transfer policy and transfers, holding that interlocutory relief against transfer orders requires mala fide or illegality, which was not established.
Shadab Anjum & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of unauthorized occupants of Waqf property who had given an undertaking to vacate, holding that the property belongs to the Waqf Board and the appeal was an abuse of process.
SZF EXPORTS PVT LTD AND ANR v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRT order, directing the petitioners to pursue their appeal before the functional DRAT.
Trinity Alternative Investment Managers Ltd. v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court dismissed PMLA appeals for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that appeals must be filed before the High Court within whose jurisdiction the appellant resides or carries on business as per Section 42 of the PMLA.
North Delhi Metro Mall Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner’s contractual right to service access from Timarpur Road to its commercial plot, directing DMRC to ensure such access and rejecting respondent’s claim to exclusive rights.
Gaurav Singal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of abetting disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing bail as the rule and requiring exceptional circumstances for denial.
Sashi Kumar Nagaraji & Ors. v. M/S Magnifico Minerals Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed summoning orders against company directors in cheque dishonour cases for lack of specific allegations and failure to apply mind, affirming that mere directorship does not attract liability under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Smt. Rajesh & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of Smt. Rajesh, setting aside her murder conviction due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and granting her benefit of doubt.