Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Khajan Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconstitution of the inquiry committee with recusal of the Chairperson and procedural safeguards, emphasizing fair and expeditious inquiry in disciplinary proceedings under the Sexual Harassment Act.
V.K. Bhat v. JVG Finance Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the appellant's claim to property rights in winding up proceedings, holding that unregistered agreements and restraint orders prevent transfer of title against the Official Liquidator's control.
Rajendra Kumar Mittal v. Addl District Magistrate (South-East) and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that maintenance orders under the Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 remain enforceable during appeal pendency and directed payment of arrears with expeditious disposal of the appeal.
Ritaj Tripathi v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed recall of prosecution witnesses for cross-examination despite delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to costs and no adjournments, to ensure justice.
Sujeet Bhati v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's pre-arrest bail plea in a cheating and forgery case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and non-cooperation with investigation as grounds to deny bail.
Dr Akhil Vaid v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed issuance of a NORI certificate to an Indian medical graduate engaged in research abroad, exempting him from the mandatory two-year home residency under J-1 visa, recognizing the NORI Guidelines as administrative and allowing exceptions in unique cases.
Jai Narayan Prasad v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed as infructuous a writ petition challenging the petitioner's premature transfer after he had joined the new posting as per the orders.
Shoaib Kohli v. State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of the court's process.
Ajay Kumar Gupta v. M/S R C Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed repayment of Rs. 5,44,000 admitted by respondents and allowed the suit to proceed from the stage prior to setting aside the ex parte decree, conditioning continuation on such repayment.
Airports Authority of India v. M/S TDI International India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a petition initially filed within limitation but re-filed with a one-day delay due to formal defects can have the delay condoned under the Limitation Act, 1963.
Khushali Chugh v. Vaykkakkara Sankara Narayanan
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from an MOU between petitioner No.1 and respondent No.1, holding that non-signatories cannot be compelled to arbitrate at this stage.
Airports Authority of India v. M/S TDI INTERNATIONAL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Delhi High Court allowed Airports Authority of India to withdraw deposited arbitral award amount by furnishing a Bank Guarantee, modifying earlier stay conditions to enable fund utilization while securing respondent's interest.
National Highways Authority of India v. Third Rock Consultants Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's petition under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act for termination of an arbitrator's mandate due to lack of pecuniary jurisdiction, holding that such petitions must be filed before the court defined under Section 2(1)(e) of the Act, which includes pecuniary limits.
Airports Authority of India v. W. Morris Romel Roy & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only confirmed regular employees are eligible for promotion and quashed the arbitrary scrapping of the selection process for Junior Executive (HR) posts due to lack of valid reasons.
Shiv Devi v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging illegal eviction due to suppression of material facts and imposed exemplary costs on the petitioner for filing the petition on false premises.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S IJM GAYATRI JV
The Delhi High Court held that arbitral fees fixed by the tribunal in accordance with prevailing law cannot be stayed merely due to a subsequent Supreme Court ruling lowering the fee ceiling.
Pramod Narayan Sharma and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the 2011 order introducing ASI rank in CRPF, holding that acceptance of promotion precludes belated challenge despite denial of MACP benefits.
LIVE LAW MEDIA PVT LTD v. M/S TIYA LAW LIBRARY & ORS.
The Delhi High Court recorded an amicable settlement in a trademark infringement suit restraining defendants from using the mark "LIVE LAW" and related domain names, decreeing the suit accordingly.
IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD v. PNC-JAIN CONSTRUCTION CO.(JV)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award on grounds of unexplained delay and procedural non-compliance, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation and filing requirements under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Brij Rani v. Shiv Kumar Yadav
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to urgently hear and decide the petitioner's application for ad-interim injunction protecting possession without issuing notice to the respondent, recognizing the petitioner's urgency and residence outside Delhi.