Delhi High Court
76,521 judgments
M/S CMM INFRAPROJECTS LTD. v. IRCON INTERNATIONAL LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause vesting appointment power of majority arbitrators in a party with direct interest is unenforceable, appointed arbitrators accordingly, and ruled that pre-arbitral conciliation is directory and not a bar once failed.
Har Kishore Sharma v. The Management of G.F.R. Co. Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld illegal termination but modified enhanced compensation from Rs. 4 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs, allowing restoration of a long-dismissed writ petition and balancing equities between the workman and employer.
Berry Developers and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. National E Assessment Centre
The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order passed without giving the petitioner a meaningful opportunity to be heard during the COVID-19 lockdown, emphasizing compliance with natural justice and statutory provisions.
Arvind Kumar Chaubey and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking pay fixation and ACP benefits on the ground of delay and laches, emphasizing that writ remedies cannot be enforced after unreasonable delay.
Rahul v. Union of India, RPF & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s redeployment in the Railway Protection Force to a post suitable to his medical condition, following a prior batch order.
Pritam Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed verification and grant of pro rata pension arrears and future payments to a petitioner similarly placed to precedent cases, with procedural safeguards for denial.
Aktiebolaget Volvo & Ors. v. Mukesh Tiwari
The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit based on a settlement where the defendant admitted infringement of the well-known 'VOLVO' mark and agreed to cease use and transfer infringing domain names.
Shivani Mittal v. Indu Gupta
The High Court allowed the petitioner's application to amend the written statement to include necessary pleas and implead a party, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal for failure to consider key factors governing amendments under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Satish Chand v. Dalbir Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding that a registered relinquishment deed extinguished appellants' rights and the Plaintiff validly revoked his Will, entitling him to eviction and injunction against the appellants.
Farooq Dandoo v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of sexual offences, considering delay in FIR, commercial dispute context, and inconsistencies in the complainant’s statements.
Sona Educational Society v. Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed an arbitration petition as withdrawn following settlement between the parties.
Upinderjit Khurana v. Sumantu Virmani
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of a Sole Arbitrator under the arbitration clause of a Lease Deed, rejecting objections on prematurity and jurisdiction, but deferred the appointment to allow for amicable settlement.
Valo Automotive Pvt Ltd v. Sprint Cars Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint to enhance the claim and admit additional documents at a preliminary stage, emphasizing the need for effective adjudication and rejecting the trial court's restrictive approach.
Robin Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT’s summary dismissal of a service-related application due to unparliamentary language and remanded the matter for merits after excluding the offensive content.
BALS ELEKTROTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG v. TARUN KHARBANDA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by recording a lawful and voluntary settlement wherein the defendants acknowledged the plaintiff's exclusive rights and agreed to cease use of infringing marks.
Shabir Dandoo v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Another
Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a rape and criminal intimidation case considering delay in FIR, inconsistencies in complaint, and commercial dispute context, subject to stringent conditions.
Prafulla Kumar Sahu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court rejected bail to a basketball coach accused of sexually assaulting a minor under POCSO Act, emphasizing child protection and the seriousness of fiduciary breach.
Prime Comfort (P) Limited v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, rejecting a clause permitting unilateral appointment by one party upon the other's default.
BT India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to decide on the petitioner's EPF exemption application by a fixed date, allowing the petitioner to function as exempted and prohibiting coercive action pending decision.
Shrikant Prasad v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking civic amenities and RTI information, holding that statutory remedies under the RTI Act must be exhausted and prior administrative representation is mandatory before judicial intervention.