Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Brilltech Engineers Private Limited v. Darrameks Hotels Developers Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that claims not notified in strict compliance with the contract’s arbitration clause are not arbitrable and dismissed the petition seeking reference to arbitration.
CT Tarsem Rana v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the medical invalidation of a BSF constable with psychiatric illness under the 2014 Medical Manual, affirming pension rights and directing accommodation retention till year-end.
Kamlesh Gupta v. Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court extended the arbitrator's time by six months under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and directed the parties to undergo mediation to facilitate an amicable settlement.
M/S Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd v. Smt Hardarshan Kaur
The High Court upheld the trial court's order holding the tenant liable to pay rent until physical possession was delivered to the landlord despite lease termination and surrender on an "as is where is basis."
Solace Biotech Ltd v. Rapross Pharmaceuticals Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the application to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that actual notice of hearing and opportunity to appear are decisive over irregularities in summons service.
Rockland Hotels Ltd. v. M/S CASA2 Stays Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's default in appointing its arbitrator, enabling the arbitration to proceed.
Devabrata Sinha v. National Institute of Health and Family Welfare
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn, directing the petitioner to challenge the pension rejection before the Central Administrative Tribunal with expedited hearing due to his disability.
Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited v. GTL Infrastructure Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral tribunal's interim order under Section 17 is appealable under Section 37, distinguishing it from an interim award under Section 31(6), and admitted Edelweiss's appeal challenging payments violating its secured creditor rights.
Bar Council of Delhi v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court waived the 5% performance security deposit requirement for LIC and NIACL, recognizing their status as State corporations entitled to sovereign guarantees under the LIC Act.
Goyal MG Gases Private Limited v. Steel Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that the agreed seat of arbitration at Durgapur confers exclusive jurisdiction on its courts, and a mere change of venue or tribunal order does not alter this, dismissing the petition for lack of jurisdiction.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited v. M/S. Globex Healthcare & Ors.
The Delhi High Court recorded a mediated settlement recognizing the plaintiff's exclusive trademark rights and decreed the suit accordingly, ordering refund of court fees.
Harjaspreet Singh v. Jasdeep Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting interim maintenance to a wife under Section 125 Cr.P.C., holding that capability to earn does not bar maintenance if the wife is not actually earning.
M/S Wadia Techno-Engineering Services Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld NHAI's one-year debarment of Independent Engineers for failing to discharge contractual duties leading to a retaining wall collapse, holding the debarment was fair, proportionate, and not violative of natural justice.
M/S Vikas WSP Ltd. & Ors. v. Directorate Enforcement & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the 180-day validity period of a Provisional Attachment Order under the PMLA is absolute and cannot be extended by COVID-19 lockdown or Supreme Court limitation orders, resulting in the attachment lapsing and the Adjudicating Authority becoming functus officio.
Vikas v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor girl under the POCSO Act, relying on credible victim testimony corroborated by medical and DNA evidence.
Sarah Khan and Anr. v. Union of India and Others
Delhi High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain writ petitions against administrative decisions of Indian-affiliated schools located in Saudi Arabia governed by local laws, dismissing the petition challenging transfer certificates issued by such a school.
P. V. Rao v. Senior Intelligence Officer, Directorate General of GST Intelligence & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking to record a CFO’s statement via video conferencing during a GST investigation, holding that physical presence is necessary despite COVID-19 concerns.
Ashok Arora v. Supreme Court Bar Association & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the suspension of the appellant as Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association by the Executive Committee under Rule 14, dismissing his appeal against refusal of interim injunction.
M/S Wadia Techno-Engineering Services Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the one-year debarment of Independent Engineers by NHAI for failing to discharge contractual duties leading to a retaining wall collapse, holding that the debarment was lawful, proportionate, and accorded with principles of natural justice.
M/S. NAUTILUS METAL CRAFTS PVT. LTD. v. JOINT DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the order placing the petitioner in the Denied Entity List for lack of a reasoned order and violation of natural justice, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of recording reasons and affording hearing before such adverse administrative action.