Delhi High Court

76,032 judgments

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United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Worldfa Exports Pvt. Ltd.

21 Sep 2021 · Rajiv Shakdher; Talwant Singh · 2021:DHC:2954-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award's findings on interest under IRDA regulations due to ambiguity and directed fresh arbitration before a new arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral award Ambiguity in award IRDA Regulations Interest payment

Rajender Singh v. The State

21 Sep 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:2944

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of conspiring to forge a COVID-19 positive report to obtain interim bail for his son, as custodial interrogation was necessary for investigation.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant anticipatory bail forgery COVID-19 report conspiracy

Jagmal Singh v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.

21 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2946

The Delhi High Court allowed limited cross-examination on previously rejected sale deeds and bank statements as rebuttal evidence in a long-pending partition suit, clarifying the scope of rebuttal evidence and procedural rights.

civil other Significant rebuttal evidence Order XVIII Rule 3 CPC sale deeds bank statements

Fight for Right Social Welfare Society v. The Vice Chairman Delhi Development Authority Cum Chairperson Special Task Force & Anr.

21 Sep 2021 · D. N. Patel; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2953-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking demolition of alleged illegal constructions for lack of proper locus, evidence, and procedural compliance, emphasizing the need to join affected parties and obtain official information before judicial intervention.

administrative petition_dismissed Public Interest Litigation illegal construction demolition locus standi

M/S NNS ONLINE PVT. LTD. v. GOVT. OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI

21 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2952

The Delhi High Court held that a workman who is gainfully self-employed running a registered newspaper is not entitled to remuneration under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 during litigation challenging reinstatement.

labor petition_dismissed Significant Section 17B Industrial Disputes Act gainful employment self-employment remuneration during pendency

Jai Pal Singh Mothsara v. Union of India and Ors.

21 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2948-DB

The Delhi High Court stayed the transfer of a disabled Air Force officer pending expeditious disposal of his discharge application, emphasizing fairness and administrative justice.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant posting order stay discharge application medical disability Indian Air Force

M/S MAHESH EDIBLE OIL INDUSTRIES LIMITED v. IHQ OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ARMY)

21 Sep 2021 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2021:DHC:2945

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, rejecting the respondent's proposal for a panel, affirming the exclusive right of a party to appoint a sole arbitrator as per the arbitration agreement.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration clause sole arbitrator Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act force majeure

O.P. Agarwal v. Union of India

21 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2951-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioners' claims for second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme in accordance with binding Supreme Court precedents, subject to any future Apex Court orders.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant MACP Scheme financial upgradation second financial upgradation Union of India

Suraj Arora v. Taranjeet Chawla

21 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2955

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the validity of the rent enhancement agreement, directing possession and rent recovery, and penalizing the tenant for abuse of court process.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Enhancement Agreement rent dispute possession recovery abuse of process

Deepak Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

21 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2213-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings against a BSF officer for acting beyond jurisdiction on verbal orders, holding that the inquiry and further evidence gathering were lawful and the Court would not interfere at the interlocutory stage.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Border Security Force Rules disciplinary proceedings Record of Evidence jurisdiction

Amazing India Contractors Private Limited v. Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited

20 Sep 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2930

Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of sole arbitrator by one party is invalid and appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment unilateral appointment

Larsen and Toubro Limited v. HLL Lifecare Limited

20 Sep 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:2934
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The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act cannot continue without an express written waiver, and accordingly terminated the arbitrator's mandate and appointed a new arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Significant Section 12(5) Arbitration Act express waiver in writing ineligibility of arbitrator Seventh Schedule

Parminder Jit Kaur v. Splendor Buildwell Pvt. Ltd.

20 Sep 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2927

The Delhi High Court appointed the sole arbitrator nominated by the petitioner under the arbitration agreement, rejecting the respondent's unilateral appointment and affirming the arbitrability of the dispute.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment Space Buyers Agreement

M/S ABIR INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED v. TEESTAVALLEY POWER TRANSMISSION LIMITED

20 Sep 2021 · Vibhu BakhrU · 214 (2014) DLT 235

The Delhi High Court held that conditional bank guarantees can be invoked by the employer upon fulfillment of stipulated conditions without requiring prior judicial determination of contractor's failure, dismissing the petition restraining such invocation.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Bank Guarantee Conditional Bank Guarantee Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9

S.G. Herbs v. Commissioner of Customs, ICD, Import, TKD, New Delhi

20 Sep 2021 · D.N. Patel; Amit Bansal · 2021:DHC:2936-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Commissioner to expeditiously assess the petitioner's imported goods under Section 17 of the Customs Act, 1962, granting a writ of mandamus for timely compliance.

administrative petition_allowed Customs Act, 1962 Section 17 Bill of Entry Assessment of imported goods

Pilaka Naga Swaroop v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Sep 2021 · Manmohan; Navin Chawla · 2021:DHC:2932-DB

Delhi High Court directs verification and grant of pro rata pension to petitioner if similarly placed as in earlier judgments, with interest on delayed arrears.

administrative petition_allowed Significant pro rata pension No Objection Certificate verification arrears

Amazing India Contractors Private Limited v. Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited

20 Sep 2021 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2021:DHC:2929

The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator, setting aside the respondent's unilateral appointment, reaffirming that exclusive appointment rights by an interested party violate arbitration fairness principles.

other appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole Arbitrator appointment Unilateral appointment

Axat Gulia v. Customs

20 Sep 2021 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2021:DHC:2933
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Bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act for commercial quantity offences is strictly restricted and grant of bail to one co-accused does not entitle others to parity; thus, bail was denied to the petitioner.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS Act commercial quantity

Alok Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India & Ors.

20 Sep 2021 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2021:DHC:2923

The Delhi High Court held that no interest is payable on an inoperative EPF account beyond 36 months post retirement under Paragraphs 60(6) and 72(6) of the EPF Scheme, 1952, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for interest beyond that period.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 Inoperative Account Interest on EPF Paragraph 60(6)

Mukhtiyaar Ali & Ors. v. The State NCT Delhi & Ors.

20 Sep 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:2925

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 307 IPC, holding that serious offences against society cannot be quashed merely on compromise, especially where grievous injuries by a deadly weapon are involved.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 307 IPC quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC compromise