Delhi High Court
35,876 judgments
Kanti Commercials Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a bidder from Air India's strategic disinvestment for failing to meet the net worth criteria as defined in the tender document, excluding amalgamation reserves.
B GHOSE & COMPANY PVT LTD v. SATISH MATHUR & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed Ashok Leyland's appeal as barred by limitation and held the successor IndusInd Bank liable for the decree, emphasizing that suppression of merger facts and delay without bona fides cannot be condoned.
Ashok Kumar Malhotra v. Sunil Tuli
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to reopen evidence and direct further document production in a possession suit, emphasizing procedural discretion and the advisory nature of expert opinion.
New India Assurance Company Limited v. Nanak Chand & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the restoration of an employee’s compensation claim petition withdrawn without liberty, emphasizing hearing on merits for weaker sections while cautioning against forum shopping.
Polytech Trade Foundation v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that government advisories during COVID-19 lockdown directing waiver of penal charges on importers are advisory and do not mandate blanket waiver of contractual detention and demurrage charges by CFSs, ICDs, or shipping lines.
Rakesh @ Diwan v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act based on the reliable testimony of the child victim, rejecting challenges on delay, contradictions, and forensic evidence, and directed victim compensation.
Saroj Rani v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court granted a 30-day extension for repair work on the petitioner's property, setting aside the municipal corporation's refusal and directing inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance.
Black Diamond Trackparts Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that Article 227 petitions are maintainable against non-appealable orders of Commercial Courts despite statutory bars on revision, but such jurisdiction must be exercised sparingly to uphold legislative intent.
Public Rose Shiksha Samiti & Anr. v. Dr Vineet Joshuas Chairperson National Council for Teacher Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple petitions against the National Council for Teacher Education as withdrawn, granting petitioners liberty to pursue other legal remedies.
Shri Jeet Ram Smarak Institute of Engineering and Technology v. All India Council for Technical Education
The Delhi High Court set aside AICTE's denial of approval to technical institutions for non-compliance with prescribed procedural safeguards and remanded the matter for fresh consideration following the mandated procedure.
Elekta Medical Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences
The Delhi High Court terminated the mandate of the existing arbitrator under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and appointed a substitute arbitrator in line with Supreme Court precedents to ensure impartial arbitration.
SACHEEROME ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES v. NEC TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appointment of a substituted arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing continuation of arbitration proceedings from the stage they were left after the original arbitrator's death.
Lalit v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder and abduction case, holding that serious allegations supported by disclosure statements and corroborative evidence do not warrant bail at the investigation stage.
DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD. v. PARHIT DIAGNOSTIC PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator is impermissible and appointed an independent sole arbitrator where the petitioner had validly invoked arbitration and respondents had due notice and participated in proceedings.
Manju Jain v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte municipal assessment order due to procedural irregularities and lack of fair hearing, remanding the matter for fresh assessment after proper opportunity.
National Highways Authority of India v. AFCONS-APIL (JOINT VENTURE)
The Delhi High Court dismissed a commercial petition as withdrawn following settlement between National Highways Authority of India and Afcons-APIL Joint Venture.
Union of India v. Naresh Kumar Gupta & Co Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that Supreme Court's COVID-19 limitation extension orders apply to petitions under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, allowing a delayed petition to be heard on merits despite statutory limitation.
Sujeev Gandhi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Assessing Officer to verify and grant TDS credit by deciding rectification applications within twelve weeks, emphasizing the statutory duty to protect taxpayers from denial of TDS credit due to deductor errors.
Cloudtail India Private Limited v. The Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS) Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of a Nil withholding tax certificate application under Section 197(1) of the Income Tax Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with procedural compliance.
Faqir Chand v. National E-Assessment Centre, Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the income tax assessment order for violation of natural justice as the petitioner was denied a reasonable opportunity to file a reply due to portal malfunction and lack of notice to the legal heir.