Delhi High Court
28,224 judgments
IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD v. AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim arbitral award directing release of performance bank guarantees after expiry of the defect liability period despite non-issuance of completion certificates, limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
AUDERTEC SOLUTIONS LLP v. CONTROLLER GENERAL OF PATENTS, DESIGNS AND TRADE MARKS & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a patent application for a road anomaly detection system, holding that the claimed invention lacked inventive step over prior art disclosing similar sensor-based road condition detection systems.
RXPRISM HEALTH SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. CANVA PTY LTD & ORS.
The Delhi High Court analyzed patent infringement and validity issues concerning a digital interactive content system, focusing on claim construction, essential features, and prior art in a dispute between RxPrism and Canva.
Union of India v. Arsh Constructions
The Delhi High Court held that it has territorial jurisdiction to entertain a Section 34 petition as the arbitral seat is Delhi, not Gurgaon, rejecting the respondent's jurisdictional objection based on an erroneous finding in the arbitral award.
Chegg India Pvt Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that online filing of appeals under CGST within limitation is valid despite delay in physical filing of certified copies, allowing condonation of such delay and remitting appeals for merits.
M/S GRAND MOTORS SALES AND SERVICES PVT LTD v. M/S VE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the court at the contractually fixed seat of arbitration (Delhi) alone has jurisdiction over arbitral proceedings, rejecting the territorial jurisdiction claim of courts at Indore.
Jitendra Kumar Pvt. Ltd. ITI v. Directorate General of Training
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to conduct a mandated joint inspection and decide the petitioner’s application for MSTI affiliation in an unserved block within four weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.
Delhi Development Authority v. Sheela Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Delhi Development Authority due to an unexplained delay of nearly four years in filing, rejecting the exclusion of the COVID-19 period from limitation.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Krishan Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's appeal against an interim order, holding that the order was not a 'judgment' under Clause X of the Letters Patent and that appellate interference with discretionary interim orders is limited.
Mount Columbus School v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court quashed CBSE's withdrawal of Mount Columbus School's provisional affiliation for failure to provide the mandatory cure period and opportunity of hearing as required under the pre-amended Affiliation Bye-Laws and principles of natural justice.
Jitendra Kejriwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the CBI-issued Look Out Circular against a petitioner who settled the underlying loan dispute and cooperated with investigation, affirming that LOCs must be justified and not infringe fundamental rights without cause.
St. Columbus School v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court quashed CBSE's withdrawal of a school's affiliation for failure to comply with natural justice, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of a fair hearing before imposing such extreme penalties.
Union of India v. Vijay Kumar Saini
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order quashing recovery of excess increments from an employee retiring within one year, relying on the Supreme Court's ruling in State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih.
Nirankar v. Pawansut
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding concurrent findings that the appellant failed to prove any ownership interest in the suit property held solely in the respondent's name, affirming the bar under the Benami Transactions Act and limiting interference under Section 100 CPC.
Commissioner of Police v. Yogesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing compassionate appointment consideration without age disqualification where the application remained pending for years without consideration.
M/S Yogesh Chaudhary v. Oxyzo Financial Services Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator is impermissible and appointed an independent arbitrator to resolve disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Anita v. Commissioner of Police & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a police recruitment candidate whose acquittal was based on compromise, emphasizing the higher moral standards required for appointment to disciplined forces.
Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ram Pravesh Singh Yadav
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired serviceman, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless rebutted by clear reasons, and that the tribunal petition was maintainable despite no further representation after claim rejection.
BCC Developers and Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court has exclusive territorial jurisdiction over arbitration proceedings where Delhi is fixed as the arbitral seat, notwithstanding related proceedings in other courts or venues.
Mr. Karthik Sood and Mr. Saksham Sethi v. Anshu
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of candidature without hearing violates natural justice and directed appointment of candidates pending investigation, while upholding the legality of appointments made in the interim.