Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
LT Foods Limited v. Saraswati Trading Company
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to set aside an ex parte decree, holding that actual notice of hearing and sufficient time to appear preclude setting aside on grounds of irregular summons service under Order IX Rule 13 CPC.
National Highway Authority of India v. KNR Construction Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 filed beyond the statutory limitation period with fundamental procedural defects is barred by limitation and dismissed the petition and condonation applications.
Ambrosia Corner House Private Limited v. Hangro S Foods
The Delhi High Court held that a petition challenging an arbitral award filed within the extended limitation period including summer vacation is maintainable despite procedural defects in initial filing.
Delhi Development Authority v. M/s Swastic Construction Co
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review application challenging arbitral award claims on compensation for delay, holding that responsibility for delay is arbitrable and excepted matters relate only to quantification of damages.
Wazirpur Bartan Nirmata Sangh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed coordinated action by MCD and local police to remove encroachments and prevent fresh illegal constructions on a public road, emphasizing strict compliance with court orders and timelines.
Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd. v. Rajshekhar Construction Pvt Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a Section 34 petition lacking a copy of the arbitral award and Statement of Truth is a non est filing, rendering the petition barred by limitation and liable to be dismissed.
Jagdish Chanderbhutani v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal and remanded the matter to extend the succession certificate to include debts and securities of Late Smt. Kaushal Bhutani under Section 376 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Union of India v. M/S Indian Agro Marketing Cooperative Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award invalidating the invocation of a Bank Guarantee without proof of loss in an impossible-to-perform contract and dismissed the Union of India's appeal.
Jerry Akubueze Nwama v. State, NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged pre-trial detention, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial and procedural safeguards under the Act.
M/S RAJ CHAWLA AND CO. STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS v. M/S NINE MEDIA AND INFORMATION SERVICES LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of a substitute arbitrator, holding that the arbitral tribunal's mandate had expired under Section 29A due to non-compliance with prescribed timelines and that the appointment must follow the arbitration agreement's procedure.
M/S Pacific Development Corporation Limited v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
Delhi High Court directed DMRC to provide the entire arbitrator panel for petitioner’s choice, continued interim relief restraining bank guarantee invocation, and clarified the Court’s discretion to entertain Section 9 petitions post constitution of arbitral tribunal.
Union of India v. M/S Indian Agro Marketing Cooperative Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing refund of an illegally invoked Bank Guarantee where the contract was impossible to perform and no loss was proved by the purchaser.
ALPINE FINLEASE LIMITED v. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court remanded the appeal against cancellation of NBFC registration back to the Appellate Authority for a reasoned order after hearing the petitioner, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned decisions in quasi-judicial proceedings.
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited v. Ridgecure Pharma
The Delhi High Court recorded and decreed a mediated settlement resolving a trademark dispute over 'OMEZ', binding the parties to cease infringing activities and pay agreed sums.
Indus Towers Limited v. Quadrant Televentures Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for non-compliance of an interim order, holding that wilful disobedience beyond reasonable doubt is essential for civil contempt and disputed factual issues cannot be adjudicated in contempt proceedings.
Beni v. Government of NCT Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for rehabilitation under the JJ Scheme cannot be denied solely for non-production of voter ID cards and directed a holistic reconsideration of all documents by the Appellate Authority.
Kala Devi & Anr v. Nanak Chand & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by directing payment of a decretal amount in installments with a penalty for defaults and ordered relinquishment of property rights upon full payment.
Blackstone Capital Partners (Singapore) VI FDI Three Pte. Ltd. v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act based on prima facie material despite the petitioner’s claim of treaty benefits under a valid Tax Residency Certificate.
National Internet Exchange of India v. Sanjeev Ramniwas Goyal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal challenging an arbitral award, upholding that termination based on unverified anonymous complaints was unlawful and the compensation awarded was justified.
Al Sudais Haj and Umrah Service v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a grievance redressal committee cannot impose penalties beyond its remit and set aside the debarment and forfeiture order against a Haj Group Operator for alleged misrepresentation due to procedural unfairness and disproportionality.