Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
Vijay Kumar & Ors. v. Mera Baba Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that parties settling disputes through legally arrived at out-of-court settlements are entitled to refund of court fees under Section 69-A of the Court Fees Act and Section 89 CPC, promoting amicable dispute resolution.
Raju & Anr. v. Sabir Hussain
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order against children ill-treating their senior citizen parent under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, refusing interim relief and granting time to vacate the property considering minor children.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting IOCL's claim as barred by limitation, holding that time spent pursuing a claim before a wrong forum is excluded under Section 14 of the Limitation Act only if prosecuted with due diligence and good faith.
Mahender Singh Alias Sunny & Anr. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on a genuine compromise and minor injuries, imposing community service and costs as conditions, while emphasizing cautious exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. in serious offences.
Community Welfare Banquet & Ors. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation for requisitioned banquet halls under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 requires an application by the owners and directed expeditious disposal of such applications, leaving the validity of requisition orders open.
Parth Sarthi Yadav v. All India Council of Technical Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking a second mercy chance to clear a diploma exam paper, holding that sympathy cannot override clear academic rules and lack of credible evidence.
Jagmohan Ratra v. Ampa Cycles Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining defendant from using the trademark AMPA, holding that the plaintiff established a prima facie case of passing off based on prior continuous use and goodwill.
M/S HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED v. M/S R.K. MAHAJAN ENTERPRISES AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, upheld interim injunctions, and declined to initiate perjury proceedings at the pre-arbitral stage despite disputes over the arbitration agreement's execution.
Aditya Ayurved College and Research Centre Ltd. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim permission to enhance Ayurveda college admissions, holding that delay in application and procedural requirements preclude such relief during pendency of challenge.
Sohan Pal Singh Sharma v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court upheld the withdrawal of promotions and MACP granted during pendency of prosecution, holding such promotions invalid and non-entitling the petitioner to retain benefits.
Suman & Anr. v. Shyamveer Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a motor accident claim filed after 16 years delay, holding that deletion of statutory limitation does not permit claims to be filed beyond a reasonable time without valid explanation.
Subhash Chandra Sharma and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to petitioners reverted from ASI to Head Constable, holding that the earlier judgment was in personam and directing disposal of their representation with reasoned orders.
Harvinder Singh v. Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes over premature withdrawal of deposits from a multi-State co-operative society, holding such disputes fall within Section 84 of the MSCS Act and require arbitration.
M.A. Khan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative transfer of a disabled RPF Head Constable to Kashmir, directing compliance with medical board recommendations.
Mohd. Umair v. The State (N.C.T.) Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing that an adult woman be permitted to reside with her legally wedded husband and ordered police to ensure their safe passage.
M/S RWL Healthworld Limited v. Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre; M/S RWL Healthworld Limited v. M/S Fortis Hospitals Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award allowing respondents’ counter claims under Pharmacy Agreements, rejecting petitioner’s plea of set off based on an alleged third-party payment agreement and confirming the arbitrator’s jurisdiction to decide all disputes arising from the arbitration agreement.
Anoop Singh v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing recall of witnesses and production of corporate documents under Sections 311 and 91 CrPC as essential for a just decision in a criminal conspiracy case.
Sunil Kumar & Anr v. Harish Chander & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal directing the registrar to grant the defendants an opportunity to be heard on their failure to file a written statement during the COVID-19 lockdown, emphasizing procedural fairness and adjudication on merits.
Suresh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging the medical categorization of RPF personnel as Bee-One with hearing aid, holding the decision lawful and not arbitrary.
Indian Highways Management Company Limited v. Mukesh & Associates
The Delhi High Court held that the ninety-day period under Section 18(5) of the MSME Act for deciding disputes is directory, not mandatory, and does not terminate arbitration proceedings initiated by the Facilitation Council.