Delhi High Court
36,560 judgments
ANIL MEHRA v. ANJALI FOUNDATION
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to pursue claims in appropriate forums, dismissing the petition without expressing views on maintainability or arbitrability.
NSC Projects Pvt Ltd and Varaha Infra Ltd JV v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a joint venture's tender bid as technically non-responsive for failing to meet minimum technical capacity requirements despite rectifying a procedural payment shortfall, emphasizing limited judicial interference in technical evaluations.
Raaj Unocal Lubricants Limited v. Apple Energy Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court vacated an anti-suit injunction restraining US trademark infringement proceedings, holding that foreign trademark actions are not oppressive or vexatious to Indian proceedings given the territorial nature of trademark rights and principles of comity.
Sunil Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a step-father for sexual assault of his minor step-daughter under the POCSO Act based on credible child testimony and statutory presumption, dismissing the appeal.
J P Morgan India Private Limited v. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the procedural validity of the Adjudicating Authority's opinion to proceed with inquiry under FEMA, emphasizing the necessity of recording reasons under Rule 4(3) of the Adjudication Rules and dismissing the petition challenging the show cause notices against JP Morgan India Private Limited.
Abdul Qadir v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Others
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing police protection for a major woman who married by her free will, affirming the right to marry without harassment or violence.
MEP SANJOSE MAHUVA KAGAVADAR ROAD PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that findings on Section 9 applications are prima facie and not binding if arbitration is initiated, and directed fair consideration of conciliation requests.
Vivek Sheel Aggarwal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking judicial intervention to modify COVID-19 treatment protocols, holding that such expert-driven medical decisions are beyond judicial competence.
Aashish Chandra Tiwary v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR under Section 376 IPC after the parties reconciled and married, holding that no useful purpose would be served by continuing prosecution.
A.K. Singh v. Armed Forces Tribunal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner, holding a civil post in the Armed Forces Tribunal, is amenable to the Administrative Tribunal's jurisdiction and dismissed the writ petition for non-exhaustion of the alternative remedy.
IIFL Finance Limited v. Praful Satra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a secured creditor's rights under a mortgage cannot be restrained in arbitration proceedings where the secured creditor is not a party, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under the personal guarantee deed.
Mohd. Mansoor v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused in a riot case, holding that identification was inconclusive and medical grounds warranted relief despite the serious charges.
Janta Associates and Co. Ltd. v. Indian Oil Foundation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that courts under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act cannot grant final reliefs such as payment of admitted amounts or restrain invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, dismissing the appellant's appeal against the dismissal of their interim application.
Neelima Azhamchalil Moonnambeth v. Union of India & Anr.
The High Court held that delay in holding a promotion committee or notifying recruitment rules does not entitle an employee to retrospective seniority or deemed promotion when the post has been merged.
Maninder Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
BLUEBLOOD VENTURES LIMITED v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to hear the petitioner and pass a reasoned order before continuing with the freeze of the petitioner's bank account under Section 226(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Geo Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
Delhi High Court allowed petition to appoint arbitrator under professional indemnity insurance policy, holding that absence of insurer's denial of liability renders dispute arbitrable despite pending claim assessment.
Sangeeta Saxena v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition upholding removal of an employee appointed on compassionate grounds for prolonged unauthorized absence, affirming the applicability of res judicata and equal treatment under Article 16 does not exempt disciplinary action.
M/S Jai Durga Enterprises v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that in computing the 60-day period for submission of a performance guarantee, the date of issuance of the Letter of Acceptance is excluded, rendering the petitioner's submission timely and setting aside the contract termination and related penalties.
Gurcharan Singh v. Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), Government of India
The Delhi High Court held that imposing IGST on oxygen concentrators imported as gifts for personal use during the COVID-19 pandemic is arbitrary and violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, quashing the tax notification to that extent.