Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
Nipun Goomer v. Sangeeta Goomer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a vague restriction in a Will preventing sale of property until a beneficiary is settled in married life is void, and granted a preliminary decree of partition in favor of the plaintiff for his rightful share.
NTPC Limited v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-II and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the provident fund authorities' orders holding NTPC liable as principal employer, affirming that the claimant was an employee of BTPS Club and not NTPC, thus NTPC is not liable for provident fund dues.
Kapil Goel v. Ram Dulare Yadav @ Gandhi Bhai
The Delhi High Court held that where both parties refuse pre-institution mediation resulting in a Non-starter Report, the plaintiff's initiation of mediation satisfies the mandatory requirement under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, allowing the suit to proceed.
Ghansham Yashwant Dupate v. PEC Limited
The Delhi High Court held that terminal benefits of a superannuated employee cannot be withheld merely due to pending criminal proceedings without conviction, directing their release with interest, while adjourning pension claims pending challenge to the relevant scheme clause.
Vidhur Bhardwaj v. Horizon Crest India Real Estate & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award is barred by limitation if filed beyond three months from receipt of the award or disposal of a timely Section 33 application, and an incompetent Section 33 application does not extend limitation.
Vinita Verma v. Virender Katarmal & Anr
The court held that rival claimants can be impleaded as legal representatives of a deceased party for suit continuation, but disputes over Wills and estate shares must be resolved separately, directing procedural adjustments to ensure smooth trial conduct.
The Commissioner of Income Tax - International Taxation -3 v. Starwood Hotel and Resorts Worldwide Inc.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal holding that payments for centralized services do not constitute taxable 'Fee for Technical Services' under the Income Tax Act or Indo-US DTAA, following binding precedent in Sheraton International Inc.
Rakesh Rana & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court upheld rejection of alternative plot allotment to petitioners owning property in village abadi and lal dora, affirming eligibility criteria under the 1961 Scheme for land acquisition rehabilitation.
Skipper Properties Private Limited & Anr. v. Sunrise Property Developers Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's part decree holding the appellant company and its director jointly liable to refund security deposit with interest, affirming that clear admissions in pleadings are binding and directors can be personally liable under express contractual provisions.
Murli Dhar v. M/S Apsara Biscuits Company
The Delhi High Court directed the Labour Court to grant the petitioner two more opportunities to lead evidence based on an existing affidavit while upholding the dismissal of a separate application to take additional documents on record.
Federation of Ayush Drugs Manufacturers v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that framing preferential procurement policies for MSMEs under the MSMED Act is a policy matter exclusively for the Government and declined to direct policy formulation, disposing the petition as a representation.
Rosenbauer International AG v. Airports Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Airports Authority of India's tender condition prescribing BS-IV emission norms for specialized airport firefighting vehicles, dismissing the petition as barred by res judicata and consistent with statutory and administrative provisions.
Kana Ram Meena v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging rejection of SC/ST reservation claim on the ground that the petitioner was not an ordinarily resident of Delhi as required by the vacancy notice.
Sadhana Saini v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of forgery and fabrication of property documents due to strong forensic evidence and necessity of custodial interrogation.
Vidisha Singhal v. Income Tax Officer Ward 29(1) Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside erroneous income tax notices and order, directing issuance of amended notice with correct details and fresh adjudication in compliance with statutory procedure.
M/S Nagrath Paints P. Ltd. v. Respondent
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve M/s Nagrath Paints Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, concluding the winding-up process after asset realization and creditor payments.
M/S Thermax Ltd v. Facilitation Council & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the MSMED Act applies only if the supplier is registered at the time of supply, setting aside arbitration initiated by the Facilitation Council for supplies made prior to registration.
DR POONAM GAUR v. STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Tribunal to consider the petitioner's claim for upgradation of ACRs for both 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 on merit, rejecting the Tribunal's limited consideration based solely on medical evidence.
Rajinder Singh & Anr v. Balvinder Singh & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award, upholding the compensation granted to the claimants.
Delhi Jal Board v. Its Workmen (Sri Prem Ram)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award granting the workman the higher pay scale, holding that the High Court cannot interfere with factual findings absent jurisdictional error or manifest illegality.