Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
M/S NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S Newton Solar Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award on delay in commissioning a solar power project, clarifying that liquidated damages apply based on making the full contracted capacity available, while upholding rejection of compensation claims for shortfall in power supply.
M/S NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S DDE Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award on liquidated damages for delay in commissioning a solar power project but allowed limited interference to reconsider delay duration based on full contracted capacity installation.
Hema Gusain v. India International Centre and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit for illegal termination and compensation is maintainable and requires trial to determine voluntariness of resignation and damages.
M/S NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S Newton Solar Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award imposing liquidated damages for delayed commissioning of a solar power project but allowed limited challenge regarding the date of making contracted capacity available, while rejecting claims for compensation for shortfall in power supply.
Abhishek Gumber v. Commissioner of GST, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a GST demand notice issued before disposal of an appeal against refund rejection is premature and set it aside, allowing the writ petition.
Eastern Coalfields Limited v. India Power Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Eastern Coalfields Limited's appeal challenging an arbitral award on the quantification of written down value, affirming that courts cannot re-appreciate evidence or interfere with arbitral findings on facts absent patent illegality.
Huda Ansari & Anr. v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging cancellation of BDS admissions at Jamia Millia Islamia due to a technical glitch, holding no vested right arises from erroneous seat allotments.
Rajni Rathi v. Gajender Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for non-payment of salary arrears, holding that partial compliance and valid reasons for withholding payment did not constitute wilful disobedience of its earlier order.
Citicap Housing Developments Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking possession or compensation for disputed land, holding that disputed facts and delay render writ jurisdiction inappropriate, and alternative remedies must be pursued.
Imran v. State of Delhi Through Commissioner of Delhi Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the POCSO Act applies to victims under 18 years regardless of personal law, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR and charge sheet alleging sexual offences against a minor.
Sarojni Nagar Jhuggi Jhopri Vikas Samiti v. Suresh Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against demolition of non-notified jhuggi clusters, holding that wilful disobedience of court orders is absent where the eviction does not violate protections limited to notified clusters under the Ajay Maken judgment and DUSIB policy.
Abhishek Ray v. R. Paul and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Plaintiff is the rightful copyright owner of the music album 'Kamasutra - Moods of Love' and granted permanent injunction restraining Defendants from unauthorized use, while denying further damages beyond amounts paid.
M/S DD MOTORS v. SHYAMJI SHRIVASTVA
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's partial decree awarding damages and interest to a vehicle buyer against the dealer for failure to provide registration and permit documents and process excise refunds.
Brahmpal Bhadana & Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to examine and grant pay parity and arrears to petitioners in accordance with a prior binding judgment, ensuring payment with interest or provide written reasons for denial.
B-EARTH & SPIRE (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, voluntary disclosure tax dues must be calculated after adjusting pre-deposits, quashing the impugned statement that ignored such adjustments.
Jhuggi Jhopri Vikas Samiti v. Suresh Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against demolition of non-notified jhuggi clusters, holding that Ajay Maken protections apply only to notified clusters and wilful disobedience is absent.
Ambience Towers Private Limited v. Bank of Maharashtra
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to seek reduction of the pre-deposit before the DRAT, considering prior deposits, and restrained adverse action pending such consideration.
M/S NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd. v. M/S DDE Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award on shortfall compensation but set aside the finding on delay in commissioning, holding that liquidated damages must consider the date full contracted capacity was made available under the Power Purchase Agreement.
Shashi Sehdev v. Narender Kumar Sharma
The High Court upheld the trial court’s discretionary refusal to recall witnesses for further cross-examination, clarifying the limited scope of Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC and supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227.
M/S SPML INFRA LTD. v. M/S TRISQUARE SWITCHGEARS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act must be filed not later than the date of submitting the first statement on the substance of the dispute, and once the time to file the written statement expires, the right to seek arbitration is forfeited.