Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Eros City Developers Pvt Ltd v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi & Smt. Viveka Khanna
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust in a commercial dispute, holding that mere breach of contract without fraud does not constitute a criminal offence.
Jagriti Verma v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed registration of a relinquishment deed executed by a mentally retarded person through his legal guardian under the Multiple Disabilities Act, subject to safeguards for the ward's welfare.
Sanjeev Gupta v. Ritu Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the discretionary refusal to initiate prosecution under Section 340 CrPC for alleged false affidavits in matrimonial proceedings, emphasizing the need to prevent abuse of process for personal revenge.
IMC Limited v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that authorization from PNGRB under the PNGRB Act, 2006 is not required for laying captive pipelines used exclusively for self-transport of petroleum products, limiting PNGRB's regulatory jurisdiction to common and contract carriers.
Shashank Gupta v. Dimple Gogna
The Delhi High Court upheld the mother’s interim custody of the minor child under five years, emphasizing the child’s welfare as paramount, and modified visitation rights to enhance the father’s access.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Pradeep Rana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s award directing regularization of contractual Assistant Malaria Inspectors engaged against sanctioned posts for over a decade, holding that the Umadevi doctrine does not bar such regularization where unfair labour practices are established.
Hala Kamel Zabal v. Arya Trading Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an arbitrator by the High Court in an international commercial arbitration, in accordance with the arbitration agreement, does not vitiate the arbitral award despite Section 11(6) mandating Supreme Court appointment, and objections not raised timely are waived.
TEAM FRANCE 01 S A S v. SPICEJET LIMITED
The Delhi High Court directed SpiceJet to ground and redeliver three leased aircraft engines following admitted payment defaults and rejected its jurisdictional objections, enforcing strict compliance with Court-ordered payment undertakings.
J Duncan Healthcare Pvt Ltd v. Central Medical Services Society
The Delhi High Court upheld the blacklisting of a bidder for submitting forged bank guarantees, emphasizing the bidder's responsibility for document authenticity and proper adherence to natural justice.
Mukteshwer Marbles and Ors. v. The Commissioner (LD) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to ply trades other than marble trade from their allotted plots in Dwarka, holding that DDA's refusal violated their fundamental right under Article 19(1)(g) and lease deed provisions permitting change of user subject to Master Plan norms.
Sahil v. The State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted bail to a young accused in a POCSO case involving a minor girl after noting contradictions in her statements and recognizing the legal complexities of consensual relationships near the age of majority.
Nagma Parveen v. Babu Malik
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to expeditiously decide the petitioner's interim custody application under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, without granting interim custody itself.
Anurag Enterprises v. Footwear Design and Development Institute
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension to the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing it to continue adjudicating the dispute.
KCC Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon the petitioner's request and without objection from the respondents.
Inspector TD Cyril Mimin Zou v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court held that height relaxation granted to ST candidates at entry level in CAPFs must also apply at promotion stage through LDCE, allowing the petitioner to participate with relaxation.
Ruchi Wadhawan v. Amit Wali
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that prolonged separation constitutes mental cruelty and irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
Manoj Prasad v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut statutory presumptions regarding cheque dishonour and that revisional jurisdiction does not permit reappreciation of evidence.
Malvinder Kaur v. Director of Education & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that an employee with an illegal and void-ab-initio appointment is not entitled to gratuity or pay revision arrears, and a writ of mandamus cannot compel payment of such benefits.
Ramjeet Rathaur v. Bijender Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 29 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing 84% functional disability and awarding additional damages for future prospects, medical expenses, and non-pecuniary losses.
Alufab Ores Private Limited v. Department of Trades and Taxes & Anr
The Delhi High Court restored the petitioner's revocation application and granted an opportunity to prove existence and respond to the Show Cause Notice, emphasizing the requirement of personal hearing before GST registration cancellation.