Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Akash Kukreja v. Lt Governor GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a subsequent purchaser of a commercial shop in a JJR colony, holding that conversion policies apply only to original allottees or heirs and that exclusion of commercial plots from conversion is not arbitrary.
M/S SUNEJA CARD EMPORIUM PVT LTD v. SHRI CHANDER MOHAN SETHI
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's low rent fixation during tenancy dispute pendency and directed reconsideration based on market rent and relevant legal principles.
Spectrum Power Generation Limited v. GAIL (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual dispute over GST reimbursement is arbitrable and appointed a sole arbitrator, rejecting the respondent's non-arbitrability objection based on taxation.
Mahender Pal v. Lt Governor GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction of a subsequent purchaser of a commercial JJR plot, holding that conversion policies apply only to original allottees and occupation without mutation or conversion is unauthorized.
Akash Mohan Gupta v. Neera Burra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit discloses a cause of action and is not barred by limitation or vexatious on the face of the plaint.
THE CHOPRAS ITECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. MUKESH BERI
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 following mutual termination of the original arbitrator's mandate.
Mrs. X v. GNCTD & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks gestation on grounds of substantial foetal abnormalities and mental trauma to the mother, emphasizing the woman's reproductive rights under Article 21 and the discretion of courts despite Medical Board denial.
Nawal Kishore Mehta v. The I.C.A.R. and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s confirmation of compulsory retirement following a fair domestic enquiry, emphasizing limited writ jurisdiction and the wider appellate powers of Labour Courts under Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Col Sunil Kumar (Retd) v. Secretary Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and President, Governing Council CGEWHO and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a retired Army officer appointed as CEO of CGEWHO through open competition is entitled to service gratuity and leave encashment under CGEWHO’s Conditions of Service, as the 1986 Order on re-employed pensioners does not apply.
M/S B.T.M EXPORTS LTD. v. M/S PS EXIM (HK) LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that unilateral contract amendments without consent are invalid and awarded damages with interest to the plaintiff for breach of contract in an iron ore sale dispute.
Kush Raj Bhatia v. M/S DLF Power & Services Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding it lacks jurisdiction to review its order under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act and affirmed that the exclusive jurisdiction clause confers jurisdiction on Gurgaon and Chandigarh courts, not Delhi.
M/S Devansh Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that after expiry of a fixed-term lease, the tenant becomes an unauthorized occupant liable to pay mesne profits at prevailing market rent to the purchaser assigned the right to recover arrears.
Amit Mehendru v. Ajay Mahendru & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed preservation of business account records for mesne profit claims based on a Will bequeathing property, clarifying that production of such documents before trial is subject to the trial court's discretion.
Himalaya Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Fozal Power Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from supplementary agreements despite objections on prematurity and pre-arbitration conditions.
Lt. Col. S.P. Singh (Retd.) v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court declined to order an independent medical investigation into a patient's death where detailed Army Courts of Inquiry had been conducted, but directed disclosure of all medical and inquiry records to the petitioner.
Ramesh Kukreja v. Lt. Governor GNCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging eviction orders for unauthorized occupation of a commercial shop in a JJR colony, holding that conversion policies apply only to original allottees or heirs and that the petitioner’s failure to comply with mutation and conversion requirements disentitles him from relief.
ISEC Organics Limited v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
Delhi High Court directed transplantation of a Peepal tree under scientific supervision, allowing removal despite a general tree felling ban, and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.
M/S. RADNIK EXPORTS & ORS. v. M/S. STL GLOBAL LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of applications for rejection of plaints on limitation grounds, holding that limitation being a mixed question of law and fact requires trial and that Section 14 of the Limitation Act excludes time spent prosecuting suits in courts without jurisdiction in good faith.
Amit Kumar v. State GNCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of the complainant for cross-examination under Section 311 CrPC, holding that the trial court's discretion and the petitioner's delay did not warrant interference under Section 482 CrPC.
Parvesh & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, safeguarding the minor child's rights.