Delhi High Court
75,670 judgments
Vaneeta Khanna & Ors. v. Vikram Sehgal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to recall witnesses years after exhaustive cross-examination, affirming that Order 18 Rule 17 CPC cannot be used to fill omissions or challenge counsel’s conduct belatedly.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. SH HORAM
The Delhi High Court set aside the Labour Court’s order summoning the Commissioner, SDMC, emphasizing that senior public officials should not be summoned unnecessarily and directed the Labour Court to expeditiously decide the matter on merits.
Nikhil Borwankar v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking mandatory procedural safeguards for search warrants against advocates, holding existing laws adequately protect attorney-client privilege and investigative needs.
AIROX TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD v. SHANTI MUKAND HOSPITAL
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the arbitration clause in the Offer Letter was superseded by the Purchase Order which did not contain an arbitration agreement, thus no valid arbitration agreement existed between the parties.
M/S WOOD POINT v. DIRECTOR, ESP-4
The Delhi High Court appointed a mutually agreed arbitrator and referred all disputes and interim relief applications to arbitration, directing the continuation of interim orders pending arbitral decision.
Sagar Constructions v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause restricting arbitration invocation within 120 days is void under Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, and appointed an arbitrator despite respondent’s limitation objections.
Mohd Hakim v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under UAPA after prolonged detention, holding that the right to speedy trial under Article 21 overrides the statutory bail bar once charges are framed but trial is unreasonably delayed.
Shri Taha Toufiq v. Narcotics Control Bureau
Bail was denied under stringent NDPS Act provisions due to commercial quantity recovery and substantial evidence linking the petitioner to drug trafficking despite absence of direct recovery from him.
Sagar Constructions v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual clause limiting arbitration invocation to 120 days is void under Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, and arbitration must be allowed if invoked within the statutory limitation period.
M/S WOOD POINT v. DIRECTOR, ESP-4
The Delhi High Court appointed Justice R.P. Singhal as arbitrator and referred the parties' disputes to arbitration, treating the pending OMP as an application under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Sushil Gaur and Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court restrained disclosure of CGLE 2019 results and issuance of appointment letters pending final adjudication of a challenge to the normalization process, directing expeditious disposal by the CAT.
Montecarlo Limited v. Regal Emporia Infratech Pvt Ltd
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act after the respondent failed to nominate one, affirming that an interested party cannot exclusively appoint the arbitrator.
Sanjay Maan v. Tilak Raj Arya and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to grant interim relief restraining respondent No.2 from creating third party rights or dispossessing the appellant from the disputed property during the pendency of the suit.
Komendra Prakash Gautam v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed maintenance of status quo on a challenged transfer order pending adjudication by the Central Administrative Tribunal, without expressing opinion on the merits.
Swami Chakrapani Ji Maharaj v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court refused to stop construction compliant with sanctioned plans but directed repair of boundary wall damage caused during construction.
Union of India & Ors. v. Suneel Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate's rejection for signature mismatch was unjustified where biometric evidence matched and the candidate acted in good faith, directing further recruitment stages before appointment.
Mahalakshmi Infraengineers Pvt. Ltd. v. Fakruddin Memorial Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to resolve construction contract disputes, affirming the necessity of impleading all parties as per the arbitration clause.
Kumar Supravin v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the government’s decision denying withdrawal of resignation by an IAS officer beyond the prescribed 90-day period, emphasizing the limits of administrative discretion and the importance of timely action.
Jai Balaji Leasing v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause granting absolute appointment power to one party is invalid and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve the contractual dispute.
Fozia Rahman v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed as infructuous a writ petition challenging the appointment of an officiating Chairperson of NCLAT after the appointment ceased.