Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Mukhtiar Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging land allotment for a police station due to non-disclosure of pending civil proceedings and unsuitability of writ jurisdiction for disputed factual issues.
Tantia Construction Limited v. Ircon International Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside a supplementary arbitral award passed beyond the statutory limitation period and without hearing the affected party, reaffirming the mandatory nature of Section 33(1) limitation and the audi alteram partem principle.
SONA EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. INDIA BULLS HOUSING FINANCE LTD
The Delhi High Court disposed of a Section 9 petition seeking injunction against dispossession on the respondent's undertaking to act only in accordance with law.
Nidhi Solanki v. Puneet Solanki
The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a divorce petition to the Family Court in Rohini for convenience and to avoid conflicting decisions, considering the parties' residences and presence of minor children.
Natasha Narwal & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Tihar Jail authorities to resume physical meetings with safety measures, operationalize computer facilities for case access, and enhance legal aid infrastructure for under-trial prisoners during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bhavkaran Singh Bal v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Natasha Narwal and Anr. v. DG Prisons
The Delhi High Court held that under trial prisoners may choose to appear via video-conferencing or physically before trial courts during the Covid-19 pandemic, subject to trial court discretion.
DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. N.S. PUBLICITY (I) PVT. LTD.
Delhi High Court upheld most parts of an arbitral award between DMRC and NSP on outdoor advertising disputes, setting aside only claims based on unrecorded evidence and certain loss claims, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration.
DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. N.S. PUBLICITY (I) PVT. LTD.
Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award on loss of profits and overheads claims due to reliance on unrecorded material but upheld the award on limitation and interest on security deposit, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration.
Varun Sharma & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No.38/2020 and all proceedings against the petitioners following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.
National Highways Authority of India v. Panipat Jalandhar NH-I Tollway Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension and termination rights under a concession agreement are not mutually exclusive, allowing NHAI to terminate the contract after the cure period without waiting for the full suspension period, and set aside the interim stay on termination.
Mrigank Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking expanded COVID-19 vaccination measures due to lack of empirical data and inadequate preparation by the petitioner, emphasizing the need for bona fide and well-researched public interest litigation.
KNIGHT DETECTIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by security agencies as withdrawn after contract expiry, allowing them to seek release of bank guarantees per their arrangements with Punjab National Bank.
Airports Authority of India v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the release of a seized helicopter from AAI premises to its owner while permitting AAI to recover license fees through appropriate legal channels.
Union of India v. Manraj Enterprises
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting pendente lite and future interest, holding that the contractual clause prohibited interest only on earnest money and security deposit, not on other payments.
Sumeeksha v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner's candidature for Drawing Teacher post due to non-compliance with prescribed essential qualifications under Recruitment Rules, dismissing the writ petition.
Naresh Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that seniority must be counted from the actual date of occupying the post and cannot be backdated to a retrospective regularization date, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for seniority from an earlier date.
Brij Bhushan Kathuria v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Look Out Circular cannot be issued without a registered FIR or cognizable offence and suspended the LOC against an Independent Director pending investigation, emphasizing protection of fundamental rights and adherence to procedural guidelines.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Neetu; National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Kamal Kumar
The Delhi High Court set aside interim awards passed by the Claims Tribunal under deleted Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that such awards are not tenable post-amendment and must be based on claimant acceptance of legal offers.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Neetu; National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Kamal Kumar
The Delhi High Court set aside interim awards passed under deleted Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that the unamended Act governs cases predating the 2019 amendment and that interim awards exceeding fixed compensation are not tenable.