Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
DELHI JAL BOARD v. M/S HANUMAN CONSTRUCTION CO.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of delay, holding that statutory limitation periods under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for filing objections and appeals are mandatory and cannot be extended beyond 120 days.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited v. Smart Division Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing BSNL's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, affirming limited judicial interference and invalidating BSNL's invocation of bank guarantees.
Mangal Singh and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court directed re-measurement of petitioners' height in recruitment dispute and allowed participation if found fit.
NHPC Limited v. Jaiprakash Associates Limited
Delhi High Court set aside arbitral award granting Rs. 60 Crores additional costs for overstay due to lack of evidence and unauthorized reliance on equity under the Arbitration Act.
Shalini Gihar@Shanu Gihar & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and condoned delay, holding that death by falling from a moving train due to negligence is an 'untoward incident' entitling dependent sisters to compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
Mahavir and Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit certified street vendors to continue vending at designated places subject to compliance with statutory terms and conditions.
Emechere Maduabuchkwu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national granted bail cannot be detained in a detention centre without due process and directed release with appropriate restrictions under the Foreigners Act.
Rohit Singh Rathore & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an amendment to selection criteria issued after declaration of results cannot be applied retrospectively, directing the respondents to consider petitioners’ cases under the original rules.
Om Prakash v. Sant Singh Bal; Jagdish Chander v. Sant Singh Bal
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's closure of defendants' evidence based on incorrect assumptions and COVID-19 related delays, directing completion of evidence recording within two months.
Home Credit India B.V. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 2 1 1, International Taxation New Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act for lack of proper application of mind and remitted the matter to the Assessing Officer for a fresh exercise with procedural safeguards.
Shivalaya Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Company Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes under an insurance policy with contested liability issues are arbitrable and appointed an arbitrator, emphasizing limited court interference at the Section 11 stage.
Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed RBI to implement beneficiary name lookup facilities for payment systems by June 2024 to prevent payments to infringing domain name registrants and emphasized compliance by domain name registrars with Indian court orders.
Nihal Singh v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to undergo a fresh medical examination after tattoo removal and directed consideration for appointment in BSF if found fit.
Babu Ram v. Budh Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on bona fide need grounds under the DRC Act, rejecting the tenant's claim of alternate accommodation and directing payment of use and occupation charges.
Rajendra Sahni v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to allow the petitioner to vend peacefully at his designated site under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, subject to compliance with the certificate's terms.
Jagdish Sahu and Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to permit street vendors holding valid certificates under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, to continue vending subject to compliance with prescribed terms and conditions.
Mewa Lal Mahto v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the illegality of suspension extended beyond 90 days and remanded to the Tribunal to decide whether the suspension period should be treated as on duty.
Saurabh and Anr v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to reconsider the petitioners' examination answers through an expert Board whose decision shall be final, disposing of the petition challenging the recruitment result.
Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust & Ors. v. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of transferring income tax assessments under Section 127 for coordinated investigation despite the faceless assessment scheme, dismissing challenges to such transfers without prior CBDT approval.
Mohinder Singh Suhag v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representations regarding pay and pension fixation within four weeks, emphasizing timely disposal of such claims.