Delhi High Court
74,644 judgments
M/S ERA INFRA ENGINEERING LTD. v. DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substituted sole arbitrator due to reasonable apprehension of bias arising from the arbitrator's multiple appointments on the respondent's panel, reaffirming the necessity of impartiality in arbitration.
Hari Ram v. Lekhi Ram
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing amendment of the plaint to include an additional property in a partition suit, holding that substantive objections are to be decided at trial and not at the amendment stage.
Shubham v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case arising from the 2020 Delhi riots, holding that bail should be denied until the crucial eyewitness examination is completed to prevent witness tampering and protect public order.
Mohd. Aftab v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that after compounding an offence under Section 138 N.I. Act, no compensation under Section 357(3) CrPC is payable, and upheld forfeiture of the deposit made at appeal admission, dismissing the petition challenging the modification of sentence.
Suraj v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a continuous sexual exploitation case of a minor under POCSO Act, emphasizing the gravity of offence and victim's trauma over parity claims.
Jolly Khanna v. Pooja Khanna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of mandatory and perpetual injunctions in a property dispute, affirming that possession relief can be granted under mandatory injunction against a licensee after termination of license if suit is filed promptly.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-4 v. M/S Giesecks & Devrient (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order setting aside penalty under Section 271(1)(c) for transfer pricing adjustments, holding that mere incorrect claims without concealment do not attract penalty.
RG ICON, PLUMBING AND FIREFIGHTING CONTRACTORS v. BPTP LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Sections 11(5) and 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a commercial contract with an arbitration clause.
The British School Society v. The British International School
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining the defendant from using a deceptively similar trademark to the plaintiff's long-used mark in the education sector, emphasizing protection of prior user rights despite disclaimers in registration.
Anita Priyadarshini v. Indira Gandhi National Open University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed promotion of the petitioner after closure of vigilance proceedings by the CVC and declined to entertain factual disputes regarding initiation of enquiry in writ jurisdiction.
Tejaswini Khajuria v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld cancellation of a candidate's CDS exam candidature for non-completion of the qualifying BDS degree by the stipulated date, emphasizing strict adherence to eligibility criteria and deferring to university discretion on internship waiver.
Maya Devi & Ors. v. Shahnawaz & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct minimum wage and awarding individual loss of consortium amounts, while condoning delay in filing the appeal.
Rajendra Mittal Construction Co Pvt Ltd v. NCML Batala Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a construction contract dispute where the respondent failed to nominate an arbitrator.
MS Rachna Overseas v. MS Printech System
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a belated written statement in a commercial suit for failure to file a timely condonation application under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Shivakriti Agro (P) Ltd. v. Umaiza Infracon LLP & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that an LLP and its partners are bound by a Facility Agreement signed by a partner with implied authority, and a non-signatory under insolvency proceedings can be joined in arbitration as an alter ego and beneficiary.
Sh. Sunder Singh v. Ajay Pal Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that res judicata cannot be a ground for rejection of plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and must be adjudicated after framing it as an issue.
Neeta Bhardwaj v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court directed all unauthorized occupants of shops and residences in Kalkaji Mandir premises to vacate by 25th December 2021, accepted their undertakings, and ordered coordinated eviction and redevelopment measures.
Anita Priyadarshini v. Indira Gandhi National Open University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed promotion of the petitioner following closure of vigilance proceedings by the CVC and declined to entertain factual disputes regarding enquiry initiation in writ jurisdiction.
SNG Developers Limited v. Vardhman Buildtech Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral tribunal's rejection of a belated objection to insufficient stamping of an admitted document, applying Section 36 of the Indian Stamp Act and emphasizing procedural compliance in arbitration.
Underwater Services Company Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court held that IOCL could not withdraw the Right of First Refusal granted under tender terms incorporating DGS Circular No.2/2002 after acceptance by the petitioner, as the subsequent DGS Circular No.2/2021 was not incorporated and the petitioner acquired a vested right enforceable against IOCL.