Delhi High Court
28,224 judgments
M/S KESPL-ESWAR-ABCPL JV v. M/S KNR-JKM JV
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that the existence of an arbitration agreement is to be prima facie examined by the court, while substantive disputes are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
State Transport Authority and Anr v. Pushpinder Singh Malik and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging a CAT interim order restraining disengagement of temporary ex-servicemen employees, holding that delay and abuse of process warranted dismissal.
Union of India v. Rambir Singh
The High Court upheld the illegality of a stigmatic termination without prior opportunity and refused belated additional evidence, dismissing the Union of India's second appeal for reinstatement of a CRPF constable.
F HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD & OTHERS v. DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs' applications for discovery of regulatory and clinical trial documents from defendants in bio-similar drug suits, holding such documents relevant and necessary for adjudication despite confidentiality claims.
Arvind Kaushik v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS student and provide mandatory educational benefits, enforcing the student's right to free and compulsory education.
Union of India v. Suresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision quashing recovery of excess MACP payments from a retired employee without prior notice, reaffirming Supreme Court precedents protecting employees from retrospective pay reductions absent fraud or knowledge.
Vipin Malik & Anr. v. PACL India Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the execution petition against PACL India Ltd., holding that the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee's exclusive mandate precludes release of funds for rent arrears, granting liberty to seek alternative remedies.
Emerson Process Management Power and Water Solutions Inc v. Controller of Patents
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of software-related patent applications based on obsolete grounds and remanded them for fresh consideration under current Patent Office guidelines.
Smt Jodhian (Since Deceased Through LRs) & Ors. v. Methodist Church in India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the respondent's ownership and rejecting the appellants' plea of adverse possession and bar of suit under Order II Rule 2 CPC.
Bhim Rao Yadav and Anr v. Chairman-cum-Managing Director and Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's non-adjudicatory orders and remanded the petitioners' overtime allowance claim for fresh consideration on merits.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS v. UDAL SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of disciplinary proceedings against a teacher on the ground that the chargesheet and punishment were issued by authorities lacking jurisdiction under the CCS (CCA) Rules after his elevation to Group 'B' status.
IACUITY TELCO SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the plea of limitation cannot be decided at the stage of appointment of arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and directed reference of disputes to arbitration under DIAC.
M/S ABL BIOTECHNOLOGIES LTD & ORS v. M/S TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT BOARD & ANR
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award passed by an arbitrator unilaterally appointed by one party, holding such appointment invalid even before the 2015 amendment to the Arbitration Act.
Ashok Kumar Kharya v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a supplementary chargesheet filed without prior court permission and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the summoning order against the petitioner accused of criminal breach of trust and cheating in a housing society land fraud case.
S Rajagopal v. Union of India and Ors.
The High Court held that disputes regarding entitlement to Ex-Serviceman status and ESM identity cards for retired armed forces personnel drawing pro-rata pension fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal, and the writ petition is not maintainable before the High Court.
C.S. Malik v. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a hastily issued charge sheet against a retired CSIR officer for violating natural justice and directed payment of interest on delayed retirement benefits, while upholding procedural safeguards for post-retirement disciplinary action.
The Statesman Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging an award under the Working Journalists Act, upholding the original decision for lack of grounds to interfere.
Union of India v. Cairn India Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to an arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction post-final award must be pursued in the courts of the seat of arbitration, dismissing the suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction.
Shiv Prakash Katiyar v. Jawahar Lal University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an interlocutory order issuing notice without deciding any controversy is not a "judgment" under Clause 10 of the Letters Patent, and thus the Letters Patent Appeal against such order is not maintainable.
Zenith Dance Institute Pvt. Ltd. v. Zenith Dancing and Music
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's priority and injunction against the defendant's use of the mark "ZENITH" for dance education services, applying estoppel principles to limit claims based on the plaintiff's registered word mark but allowing infringement claims based on the device mark.