Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Delhi Development Authority v. MGS (India) Pvt. Limited
The Supreme Court held that a subsequent purchaser of land after the commencement of acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act has no right to challenge such proceedings, upholding the validity of the acquisition.
Jagan Singh v. Indore Development Authority
The Supreme Court clarified that land acquisition under the 1894 Act does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act unless both possession and compensation remain unpaid for five years prior to the 2013 Act, overruling earlier contrary decisions.
Emmson Gulf DMCC v. National Cooperative Consumer Federation of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award's denial of pre-award interest on a Performance Bank Guarantee for failure to give reasons, affirming the tribunal's duty to provide reasoned decisions under the Arbitration Act.
Vinay Kumar GB v. Sudhir Kumar and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the 30-day time limit for filing rejoinders under the IPD Rules is directory, allowing rejoinders filed beyond the period to be taken on record in absence of prescribed consequences for delay.
Omkar Realtors and Developers Private Limited v. Adjudicating Authority, Prevention of Money Laundering
The Delhi High Court quashed the provisional attachment order under PMLA against Omkar Realtors as the predicate scheduled offence was closed and the accused discharged, precluding continuation of money laundering proceedings.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v. Meenu Raisurana and Ors.
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the DRT's interim order imposing status quo on possession under SARFAESI Act and directed the DRT to expeditiously dispose of the petitioner's application for vacation of stay.
IARI v. Om Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act is maintainable only if the pending industrial dispute is connected to the workman, and set aside the Labour Court award reinstating a probationary employee terminated during an unrelated industrial dispute.
Ram Niwas v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner's claim for alternative plot allotment after complete acquisition of his land, emphasizing procedural fairness and opportunity of hearing.
Saurabh Singal v. Central Goods and Services Tax, Delhi through Commissioner
The Delhi High Court directed the revenue to process a GST refund claim in favor of the petitioner as per the appellate order, holding that a review order directing filing of an appeal does not stay the refund.
Sachin Joshi v. Adjudicating Authority, Prevention of Money Laundering
The Delhi High Court quashed the provisional attachment order under PMLA and ordered release of properties after discharging the accused in the predicate offence, affirming that money laundering proceedings cannot continue without a subsisting scheduled offence.
Simi Dua v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court set aside the bank’s order including an advocate in the IBA caution list for lack of a reasoned order and directed reconsideration in accordance with natural justice.
Suresh Kumar Lahiri v. Rakesh Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a party proceeded ex parte but present in court must be given an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses before evidence is closed, and directed the Trial Court accordingly.
Rajesh Kumar v. Sindhi Academy & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the reversion of the appellant to a lower post due to non-fulfillment of essential qualifications and non-compliance with recruitment rules.
PRPL Enterprises Pvt Ltd v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court quashed the provisional attachment of properties under PMLA against a lender after the predicate scheduled offence was closed and the accused discharged, affirming that PMLA proceedings cannot continue without a subsisting scheduled offence.
Bell Finvest (India) Limited & Ors. v. Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing guarantors to pay outstanding loan dues, affirming the arbitrator's contract interpretation and limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Rahiman Bewa & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Employees’ Compensation Commissioner’s order awarding death compensation, affirming jurisdiction and employer-employee relationship despite nominal discrepancies.
Vinayak Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed issuance of formal clearance including NOC and lien to a CRPF officer joining UP Government service as Block Development Officer, following the Supreme Court’s precedent in Alakh Shukla.
Sree Metaliks Limited v. Additional Director General and Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed a show-cause notice issued by customs authorities against a corporate debtor, holding that statutory claims not included in an approved insolvency resolution plan stand extinguished under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
National Highway Authority of India v. Rohtak Panipat Tollway Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award on additional transportation cost claims under change in law but set aside the award on loss of revenue due to premature issuance of Provisional Completion Certificate, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Ram Bharose v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the eligibility criteria of the Slum Rehabilitation Policy as an abuse of process, upholding the requirement of appearing in the joint survey and emphasizing promptness in rehabilitation claims.