Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Barasat Krishnagar Expressways Ltd v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that delay alone does not justify substituting the Arbitral Tribunal and granted a two-month extension for pronouncement of the Award under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Shiv Narain Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a rash and negligent driving case, upholding that the prosecution failed to prove criminal negligence beyond reasonable doubt.
The State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Kavita
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the sister-in-law accused under Sections 498A and 304B IPC due to lack of specific allegations at the charge framing stage.
Ajay Bajpai v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a land acquisition claimant's application for an alternative plot due to procedural lapses and clarified eligibility criteria regarding urban property ownership.
M/S CHABBRAS ASSOCIATES v. M/S HSCC INDIA LIMITED & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition for appointment of arbitrator as premature for non-compliance with the contractually mandated multi-tier dispute resolution procedure prior to arbitration.
Sunil Kumar Chandra v. M/S Spire Techpark Pvt Ltd
Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause designating New Delhi as the seat prevails over conflicting jurisdiction clause, appointed sole arbitrator, and asserted its jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Sanjay Kalra v. State
The Delhi High Court held that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC cannot be used to recall a consent-based order or unsettle a family settlement absent exceptional circumstances, dismissing the petitioner's application as an abuse of process.
Bhakti Biswas v. Raisina Bengali School Sr Sec and Ors & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed release of employment benefits to the petitioner despite internal disputes over the Head of School appointment, emphasizing that rightful dues cannot be withheld on such grounds.
G.K. Choksi and Co. v. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central -3 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner auditor is entitled to interest at 7% per annum on delayed audit fees paid after an inordinate delay of over four years, exercising equitable jurisdiction in absence of statutory provision.
M/S SHYAMJEE PREPAID SERVICES v. M/S TOP STEELS AND MRS. RENU DEVI & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that dissolution of a partnership firm does not bar invocation of arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, and orders appointing arbitrators are not ordinarily reviewable except for procedural errors.
GTI Infotel Private Limited v. ML Infomap Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging arbitration agreements and awards are maintainable only in exceptional circumstances and dismissed the petition seeking to set aside arbitration proceedings and award on grounds of non-existence of arbitration clause.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Raju Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of respondents in a murder case due to insufficient evidence implicating them as accomplices.
Dr. Rakesh Kishore v. The Chief Fire Officer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to investigate and take action against the cooperative housing society management for failure to maintain fire safety compliance over many years.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sagar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal in a sexual assault case, emphasizing the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the appellate court's limited interference in a possible view of acquittal.
Monika Oli v. M/S CL Educate Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for non-compliance with mandatory notice under Section 21 and invalid delivery of the award, holding that limitation under Section 34 did not commence without valid receipt.
Vicky Singh v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a proclaimed offender under prolonged undertrial incarceration, emphasizing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 and imposing stringent bail conditions.
Ashok Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that passport renewal for ten years requires a specific Magistrate order indicating the period of renewal; absent such order, renewal is limited to one year.
N. Murugesan & Ors. v. Delhi Tamil Education Association (Regd.) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the 2012 election as infructuous due to subsequent elections and permitted destruction of the sealed ballot boxes and records.
Rajesh Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that departmental inquiry reports exonerating accused must be taken on record and considered during framing of charges to prevent unjust criminal prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Lokpal of India
The Delhi High Court issued notice and stayed a CBI investigation ordered by the Lokpal into unauthorized constructions by MCD officials, highlighting jurisdictional and procedural lapses under the Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act, 2013.