Delhi High Court
75,670 judgments
M/S Hindustan Antibiotics Limited v. B.N. Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of violation of natural justice in the domestic enquiry but substituted reinstatement with lump sum compensation due to the Workman's prolonged absence and impending superannuation.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. April USA Assistance Inc.
The Delhi High Court upheld an international commercial arbitral award awarding fees and bonuses based on standard premium rates, rejecting limitation and contract interpretation challenges under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Hodil Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, holding that the petitioner’s unexplained delay and lack of exceptional service record disentitled him from relief despite dismissal for unauthorized absence.
Mohd Rizwan and Anr v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the government to consider providing educational materials to children affected by fire in JJ Basti to enable their education, emphasizing the state's duty to support disaster-affected families.
Med Freshe Pvt Ltd v. HLL Infratech Services Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Article 227 to set aside the imposition of costs on a procedural amendment necessitated by invocation of a bank guarantee, directing the amended plaint to be taken on record without costs.
CG Tollway Limited; Kishangarh Gulabpura Tollway Limited; Udaipur Tollway Limited v. National Highway Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking court appointment of arbitrators under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that parties must exhaust the agreed SAROD arbitration procedure before court intervention.
BCC Developers and Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that for claims exceeding Rs. 5 million, the arbitration clause mandating a three-member arbitral tribunal from a panel nominated by the employer must be strictly followed, dismissing the petitioner’s plea for a sole arbitrator.
Priyanka Kashyap & Ors. v. Shankar Sanyal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitions in default for non-prosecution after the petitioners vacated the premises and failed to appear in court.
J K Tyre and Industries Ltd. v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court held that freezing orders under the PMLA based on foreign requests must comply with domestic procedural safeguards, including disclosure of reasons and documents, and adequate hearing, failing which such orders are unsustainable.
J K Tyre and Industries Ltd. v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court held that freezing orders under PMLA based on foreign requests must comply with domestic procedural safeguards, including disclosure of reasons and documents, and provide reasonable hearing before confirmation.
J K Tyre and Industries Ltd. v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court clarified procedural safeguards under the PMLA for freezing orders based on foreign mutual legal assistance requests, emphasizing adherence to domestic law, supply of reasons and documents, and fair hearing.
J K Tyre and Industries Ltd. v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court clarified that freezing orders under the PMLA based on foreign mutual legal assistance requests must comply with domestic procedural safeguards, including disclosure of reasons and documents, and be limited to specific amounts involved.
Balwan Singh v. Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a 1999 dismissal without inquiry, allowing the appellant to seek compensatory allowance under pension rules following acquittal in criminal proceedings.
Late Mohd Asif v. Shahid Khan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore a claim petition dismissed in default under the Employee Compensation Act, emphasizing that procedural delays with plausible explanations should be condoned to prevent injustice.
Sarens Heavy Lift India Private Limited v. Gammon-Construtora Cidade-Tensacciai JV
The Delhi High Court referred the disputes between Sarens Heavy Lift India Pvt. Ltd. and Gammon JV to arbitration and directed the arbitrator to decide the petitioner's application for security under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
All India General Kamgar Union v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court directed reinstatement of contract workers terminated by a new contractor amid unsubstantiated allegations of money demands, and mandated systemic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in contractual employment in central government hospitals.
Debendra Kumar Dash v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed verification of the petitioner’s entitlement to pro rata pension in line with precedent cases and ordered payment of arrears with interest if due.
Sonakshi Gupta v. L.R Gupta, HUF & Ors.
The court upheld the deletion of the deceased defendant from the suit and the impleadment of his legal representatives, clarifying that such procedural orders do not establish title or entitlement to the deceased's estate.
Geeta Jeena v. Government of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court held that COVID-19 lockdowns constitute force majeure justifying waiver of license fees and extension of license terms for shops at ISBTs, while respecting arbitration clauses and balancing public and commercial interests.
Rajiv Kumar Aggarwal v. Kamlesh Aggarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of bona fide need by the landlady, holding that absence of suitable alternate accommodation and the landlord's choice of premises justify eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act.