Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
M/S S N MALHOTRA AND SONS v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to release principal payments due on duly approved bills to the petitioner within eight weeks, rejecting the Corporation's policy delaying payments based on fund availability.
IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. PIONEER FABRICATORS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the exclusive jurisdiction clause in the contract governs the territorial jurisdiction to challenge an arbitral award under the MSMED Act, setting aside the order dismissing the petition for lack of jurisdiction.
Union of India v. Om Prakash
The Delhi High Court held that for ACP/MACP benefits, regular service starts from the date of absorption into a new post, and prior service cannot be counted, setting aside the Tribunal’s order granting second ACP benefits notionally from initial appointment.
Bhisham Sharma alias Sidharth Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's criminal appeal, upholding his conviction after affirming that the prosecution proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the trial court's findings were sound.
M/S AMBIENCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. M/S MEDUSA FASHION
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a valid arbitration clause in a commercial MoU, emphasizing the Act's intent for efficient dispute resolution.
Microsoft Corporation v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of Microsoft's patent application for lack of clear reasoning and remanded it for fresh consideration with proper opportunity to amend claims and in light of settled patentability principles.
Dabur India Limited v. The Advertising Standards Council of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application to file additional documents at a belated stage, holding that the documents were irrelevant and not necessary for adjudication under Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC.
ISCHEMIX LLC v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS
The Delhi High Court allowed the patent applicant's appeal, quashing the rejection order for failure to cite prior art in the hearing notice and remanding the application for fresh consideration with an opportunity to rebut.
M/S HERO FINCORP LTD v. M/S SHAHDARA X-RAY AND PATHOLOGY CENTRE & ORS
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from loan agreements despite allegations of forgery and fraud by the respondents.
Manoj Kumar and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent school to fill three PGT English posts by promotion through a DPC, limiting relief to procedural compliance and leaving seniority disputes to separate proceedings.
Arshiya Zia and Anr. v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners temporary stay in the staff quarter for two months pending compassionate appointment application but directed vacation thereafter as per University rules.
Yash Anand v. Air India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition against Air India Limited on maintainability grounds post-privatization, holding that writ jurisdiction does not extend to privatized entities no longer controlled by the government.
Rashtriya Transport Corporation v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court held that the presumption of ownership under Section 3(9) of the DVAT Act is rebuttable by producing documents within a reasonable time after inspection, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Vinita Tyagi v. Bala Pritam Guru Harikrishan Int. Public School
Termination of a recognized private school employee without prior approval of the Director of Education under Section 8(2) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 is illegal and the employee must be reinstated.
Anu Banka & Anr. v. Suman Lata Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that eviction proceedings under the Senior Citizens Act are summary and do not decide title disputes, which must be resolved by civil courts, and upheld eviction for the welfare of the senior citizen without adjudicating title.
NTPC Ltd v. Larsen and Toubro Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an application to update counter-claims in arbitration is an amendment subject to Tribunal's discretion under Section 23(3), and refusal on delay grounds is not an interim award challengeable under Section 34.
Suman Sapra v. Rosy Dabas
The Delhi High Court held that a decree is executable from the date it is passed regardless of stamp paper engrossment delay, allowing auction of the suit property subject to payment of stamp duty from sale proceeds.
Medical Pollution Control Committee v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the DPCC to decide on the petitioner’s tender bid within two months and either issue the LOA or refund the deposited amounts with interest, ensuring timely administrative action.