Delhi High Court
28,224 judgments
Garg Builders v. Hindustan Prefab Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that failure of a designated authority to appoint an arbitrator does not preclude court appointment under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and pre-arbitral protocols must be exhausted before invoking arbitration.
Master Arnav Sharma v. St Georges School Alaknanda & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that re-examinations under the RTE Act must be held within two months of result declaration but can be held earlier, upheld DoE's passing criteria as reasonable, and granted interim relief allowing the petitioner to attend Class VI pending final adjudication.
Ghammi v. National Institute of Solar Energy
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal cannot dispose of a miscellaneous application without hearing, restoring the application for fresh consideration.
Union of India and Ors v. Saroj Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of a pension to an employee of the Ministry of Defence serving abroad, affirming the binding precedent that regularised and promoted employees are entitled to pension under CCS (Pension) Rules despite initial temporary appointment.
Allahabad Bank v. Chetan Gadi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal against the execution court's refusal to adjust advance rent against use and occupation charges, upholding the payment directions in the decree.
Rajni Sharma v. Des Raj Sethi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal in execution proceedings by permitting payment of the decree amount in installments and quashing attachment orders, while rejecting challenges to the arbitral award.
J P Constructions v. Tahal Consulting Engineers India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11(6) stage, only a prima facie arbitration agreement needs to be established and appointed an arbitrator despite disputes over the petitioner's status and authority.
Paramjit Bajaj v. Nivedita Das & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from an investment agreement where parties failed to agree on arbitrator appointment.
Happy Exports v. PayU Payments Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, affirming that the Court's role is limited to verifying the arbitration agreement and timely filing, without delving into merits.
Kamal Rana v. Anju Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant for bona fide requirement of landlord's daughter, holding that leave to defend was barred by delay and service on tenant's husband was valid.
Gita Rattan Institute of Advanced Studies and Training v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to grant a personal hearing and pass a reasoned order on the petitioner’s representation challenging fee revision and category downgrading, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with Court directions and communication of reasons.
Ajay Kumar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that CRPF has discretionary power to transfer personnel based on operational needs and directed the respondents to provide a reasoned decision on the petitioner's transfer representation.
Asian Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate General of Training to update the petitioner’s address and decide expeditiously on affiliation for additional units, ensuring compliance with natural justice and reasoned decision-making.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Alkem Laboratories Limited
The Delhi High Court decreed a patent infringement suit based on a lawful, court-mediated settlement agreement, binding the parties and dismissing further adjudication.
Dahua Technology India Private Limited v. LNM Technologies Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Service Agreement where parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.
Harinarayan Rajeshwar Vidya Vihar v. Central Board of Secondary Education and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed CBSE's non-speaking refusal of provisional affiliation and directed a fresh inspection and de novo consideration of the petitioner's application with an opportunity of personal hearing.
Aruna Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a university circular mandating uploading of Governing Body meeting minutes is prospective and records prior to the circular must be accessed under the RTI Act, dismissing the writ petition seeking earlier records.
Deepa Gupta v. State of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of discharge petition in a rape case, holding that prima facie evidence suffices to proceed to trial and settlements do not warrant discharge in serious offences under Section 376 IPC.
Kapil Gupta v. R.R. Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and quashed criminal proceedings under Section 376 IPC based on a voluntary compromise before trial commencement, emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers in heinous offences.
Aarti Fabricott Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 1(1), Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated on a mere change of opinion without fresh tangible material, holding audit objections alone insufficient to reopen assessment under the Income Tax Act.