Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
State Bank of India v. M/S Arizona Printers & Packers Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside an ex-parte decree under Order IX Rule 13 CPC, holding that miscommunication and misplaced power of attorney constituted sufficient cause for non-appearance.
M/S SHIVI METAL v. AMIT KUMAR AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer’s appeal, holding that valid service of summons and a prior nominal settlement do not bar an employee’s claim for statutory compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923.
Ashok Kumar Madan v. Income Tax Officer Ward 67(1) New Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside reassessment notices issued on the incorrect premise of non-filing and for non-disclosure of material evidence, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness under the Income Tax Act.
Akash v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempted grievous injury under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing that detention during trial should not be punitive and imposing conditions to ensure trial integrity.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. KKM Management Centre Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against the Tribunal's confirmation of deletion of addition relating to secondment costs for AY 2014-15, applying the principle of consistency and finding no substantial question of law.
Akshay Talwar & Anr. v. Anil Seth & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from an Agreement to Sell, holding that disputed factual issues and stamping objections are to be resolved in arbitration, not at the appointment stage.
Neelam Jain & Another v. Tej Singh Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the limited scope of judicial review under Section 34 does not permit re-appreciation of evidence or interference with the Arbitrator's factual findings.
Harsh Yadav v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/338 IPC and Motor Vehicles Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties and absence of coercion.
Heena Khatun v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case due to non-compliance with mandatory authorization requirements for search by a female officer under Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act.
E S Ranganatha v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a senior government employee can be lawfully continued beyond three months without issuance of a charge sheet if justified by ongoing investigations and periodic review, dismissing the petition challenging such continuation.
Frigorifico Allana Pvt Ltd v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the technical qualification of a consortium in a municipal tender, holding that the administrative decision was neither arbitrary nor mala fide and emphasizing judicial restraint in commercial contract matters.
Well Protect Manpower Services Pvt Ltd v. Lady Hardinge Medical College & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the award of a security services tender to a bidder selected based on highest turnover among multiple L-1 bidders, holding that judicial interference is unwarranted absent arbitrariness or mala fide in the tender process.
Riki v. Vikas Babu
The Delhi High Court held that a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain a claim if the insurer carries on business within its territory, setting aside the tribunal's rejection of the claim on territorial jurisdiction grounds and remanding the matter for merits.
Ramesh Chandra & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 308/34 and 354 IPC based on an amicable settlement between neighbors, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Baneet Gupta & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following a genuine settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
MS Archana Sharma v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking transfer of further investigation to CBI and other reliefs on grounds of res judicata and held that further investigation and arrest matters lie within the Magistrate's jurisdiction under CrPC.
Dash Exports Private Limited & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to challenge a provisional attachment order under PMLA affecting property post insolvency resolution, directing release of title deeds upon deposit of the property's ascribed value.
Girdhari Lal Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. NBCC India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court issued directions for further hearing on whether GST should be included in the cost of construction for calculating the 1% welfare cess under the 1998 Rules, without delivering a final decision.
Sunil Kumar v. The Director General, Border Security Force & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the BSF transfer order, holding that absence of proof of inadequate medical facilities at the new posting precludes interference with the transfer.
TTK Prestige Ltd v. KCM Appliances Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered pressure cooker design combining aesthetic and functional features and held that the defendant's similar design constituted piracy under the Designs Act, rejecting prior publication and functionality challenges.