Delhi High Court
103,789 judgments
Abishek Kumar v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court held that while IRCTC could terminate the contract and forfeit deposits for delayed payment, the one-year debarment penalty was disproportionate and quashed it, emphasizing fairness and proportionality in administrative penalties.
Manu Chaudhary v. Controller of Patents and Design
The Delhi High Court held that a patent application cannot be refused solely for non-submission of NBA approval if the applicant has applied for it and intimated the Controller, directing re-examination with opportunity to the applicant.
Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed joint consultation between the Legal Metrology Department and the Drug Controller General of India to resolve conflicting mandates on mandatory vegetarian/non-vegetarian labeling of packaged cosmetics and toiletries before deciding on the validity of the impugned notification.
Sarita Batra v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and summoning order under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, following amicable settlement between the parties and no objection from the complainant.
Sanjeev Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court held that a trial court must adjudicate condonation of delay applications before summoning the accused under Section 138 NI Act and set aside summoning and condonation orders passed otherwise, directing a fresh hearing.
Rajesh and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of the prosecutrix for further cross-examination in a child sexual assault case, emphasizing judicial restraint and protection of the child victim from repeated trauma.
Omvir Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that non-production of a journey ticket does not bar a bona fide passenger from statutory compensation under the Railways Act, 1989 for injuries sustained in an untoward incident, affirming strict liability of the Railways.
Rohit Lamba & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR alleging fraudulently obtained marriage and divorce, holding that false pleadings and misrepresentation constitute fraud on the court warranting legal action and exemplary costs.
Operation Mercy India Foundation v. Kumar Kaurav
The Delhi High Court held that a defamation suit instituted against unknown defendants can validly be filed where the wrong was done, and the plaint cannot be returned later on jurisdictional grounds merely because defendants’ identities are revealed.
AMAN PRATAP SINGH v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a probationary judicial officer based on overall unsuitability and adverse service record, holding it to be a lawful administrative order not attracting Article 311(2) safeguards.
Dr. Bahubali N. Shetti v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s decision that the petitioner’s stipend constituted income exceeding the EWS income ceiling, invalidating his EWS certificate and directing termination of his appointment.
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited v. M/S Ess Ess Technofabs Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the statutory arbitration mechanism under the MSMED Act overrides contractual arbitration agreements in MSME disputes and dismissed the Section 11 petitions challenging the Facilitation Council's jurisdiction.
AFFLE 3I LIMITED v. TALENT UNLIMITED ONLINE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed extension of the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that delays caused by parties do not preclude extension and that substitution of arbitrator requires compelling grounds raised timely.
Rakesh Mahajan & Anr. v. Iftikhar Ahmed & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that at the stage of appointing an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, judicial scrutiny is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties.
A2Z INFRA ENGINEERING LIMITED v. ITI LIMITED
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining ITI Limited from proceeding with a fresh EOI to replace the petitioner under an AMC, while refusing to stay the termination of the AMC, emphasizing the limited protective scope of Section 9 of the Arbitration Act pending arbitration.
M/S DYNAMIC PROJECTS v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the referral court's role under Section 11(6) is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement and that arbitration can be invoked once the contract work is completed despite conditions relating to defect liability period.
Prakash Pant & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi Through SHO & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 506, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Snehalata & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.
Ajay Jindal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court directed the trial court to reconsider the accused's application to recall witnesses for cross-examination with respect to unplayed CCTV footage to ensure a fair trial.
Harish Verma v. Mamta Rani
The High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously dispose of a long-pending Section 138 NI Act complaint despite the pendency of a Revision Petition without stay.