Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Ranjan Kumar & Ors. v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of LLB students seeking to appear in arrear exams under a special University notification, holding that eligibility criteria set by the University cannot be challenged without a specific legal challenge and courts should not interfere in academic matters absent arbitrariness.
S & P Infrastructure Developers (P) Ltd v. Usha Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 4.36 crores with interest in favor of the plaintiff for breach of agreements to sell, after defendants remained ex parte and failed to perform the contract.
Archana Sinha v. Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for a university Gold Medal is governed by the regulations in force at the time of award, and a candidate who did not pass the course in the first attempt was not entitled to the medal despite having the highest marks.
Purobee Lata Biswas v. Union of India Ministry of Coal
The Delhi High Court directed release of monthly monetary compensation to the petitioner upon verification of her authentic birth certificate by the Colliery Medical Officer, emphasizing that procedural formalities cannot unjustly delay welfare benefits.
Ashok Kumar Khattar v. Sudhir Bajaj
The Delhi High Court set aside the order quashing summons under Section 138 NI Act, holding that a revisional court cannot assume unpleaded facts and that mere denial of debt does not rebut the statutory presumption of liability.
Mohd Gayasuddin & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute upon parties' genuine settlement and grant of talaq, emphasizing the futility of continuing criminal proceedings.
Pawan Tiwari v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a dowry death case after investigation completion and framing of charges, emphasizing the presumption under Section 113-A is rebuttable and bail is the rule, not the exception.
Prime Interglobe Private Limited v. Super Milk Products Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a party’s failure to prosecute counter-claims in ongoing arbitration does not bar it from initiating independent arbitration proceedings under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Nitish Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court granted two years’ age relaxation as a one-time measure to candidates overaged due to Covid-19 related recruitment delays for the post of Sepoy Pharma in the Indian Army.
Chadha Motor Transport Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Barinderjit Singh Sahni
The Delhi High Court held that participation in civil litigation without timely invoking Section 8 does not waive the right to arbitration when reliefs are not arbitrable and some parties are not bound by the arbitration agreement.
Sunit Shah v. Trilok Foods Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit in terms of a settlement where the defendant acknowledged the plaintiff's rights, ceased infringing use, withdrew conflicting trademark applications, and paid damages.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S AE Tollway Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that arbitral fees must be fixed in accordance with the parties' agreement embodied in the 2020 Circular, respecting party autonomy, and set aside the tribunal's unilateral fee fixation treating claims and counter-claims separately.
M/S M.R. JUNEJA I & S(P) LTD v. M/S R.M. ISPAT PVT.LTD. & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 1.03 crore with 6% interest against defendants who failed to specifically deny the plaintiff's claims and did not file written statements, applying the doctrine of non-traverse under CPC.
Yassh Deep Builders LLP v. Sushil Kumar Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking specific performance and interim relief over a terminated collaboration agreement, holding that determinable contracts are not specifically enforceable and interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot restore terminated contracts.
Sunil Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that engineers in BRO who have completed four years at Level 8 Grade Pay Rs.4,800 are entitled to Non Functional Upgradation to Level 9 Grade Pay Rs.5,400, directing uniform application of Seventh Pay Commission recommendations.
Manjit Kaur v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who was found with a single live cartridge in her bag but lacked conscious possession or knowledge of it.
Soumya Ghosh & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, emphasizing the court's power to encourage voluntary resolution.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Ravinder Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commissioner’s award of compensation for death during employment, holding that appeals under Section 30 of the Employees’ Compensation Act are limited to substantial questions of law and do not permit reappraisal of factual findings.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Babita & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal under Section 30 of the Employees’ Compensation Act, holding that the insurer is liable to pay compensation as the deceased held a valid driving licence and factual findings cannot be reappraised on appeal.
D. C. Murmu v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recovery of excess pension payments from a retired Class III/IV employee is impermissible under settled Supreme Court law and directed refund of the recovered amount with interest.