Delhi High Court
76,032 judgments
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Worldfa Exports Pvt. Ltd.
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.
Rajender Singh v. The State
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.
Jagmal Singh v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.
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.
Fight for Right Social Welfare Society v. The Vice Chairman Delhi Development Authority Cum Chairperson Special Task Force & Anr.
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.
M/S NNS ONLINE PVT. LTD. v. GOVT. OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
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.
Jai Pal Singh Mothsara v. Union of India and Ors.
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.
M/S MAHESH EDIBLE OIL INDUSTRIES LIMITED v. IHQ OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ARMY)
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.
O.P. Agarwal v. Union of India
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.
Suraj Arora v. Taranjeet Chawla
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.
Deepak Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
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.
Amazing India Contractors Private Limited v. Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited
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.
Larsen and Toubro Limited v. HLL Lifecare Limited
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.
Parminder Jit Kaur v. Splendor Buildwell Pvt. Ltd.
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.
M/S ABIR INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED v. TEESTAVALLEY POWER TRANSMISSION LIMITED
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.
S.G. Herbs v. Commissioner of Customs, ICD, Import, TKD, New Delhi
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.
Pilaka Naga Swaroop v. Union of India & Ors.
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.
Amazing India Contractors Private Limited v. Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited
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.
Axat Gulia v. Customs
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.
Alok Kumar Agarwal v. Union of India & Ors.
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.
Mukhtiyaar Ali & Ors. v. The State NCT Delhi & Ors.
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.