Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
Kartikeya Arora v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Review Medical Board must include a relevant medical specialist when assessing fitness, directing a fresh examination by a pulmonary expert due to contradictory medical findings regarding the petitioner’s lung condition.
Jamna Datwani v. Janak Datwani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against Kishin Datwani and directed Janak Datwani to restore the petitioner’s kitchen area within eight weeks, emphasizing careful exercise of contempt jurisdiction and adherence to consent-based orders.
Gore v. M/S SPICEJET LTD.
The Delhi High Court directed the judgment debtors to deposit unpaid interest and post-award interest amounts in enforcement of an arbitral award, holding that material financial deterioration justified revival of enforcement despite prior disposal with liberty.
Gore v. M/S SPICEJET LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed decree holders’ application directing judgment debtors to deposit the entire awarded sum including interest, holding that liberty to approach on changed circumstances overrides res judicata in enforcement of arbitral awards.
Dhritiman Ray v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed University of Delhi to issue digital degree certificates based solely on online applications without requiring physical submission, ensuring compliance with its prior order and timely issuance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amit Sahni v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking mandamus for recruitment at IHBAS by directing authorities to treat the petition as a representation and consider grievances expeditiously in accordance with law.
Sandeep Agarwal & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the disqualification of directors under amended provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 cannot be applied retrospectively and directed reactivation of their DINs and DSCs to enable availing the Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020.
M/S Chaitanya Construction Company v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement existed despite the respondent not signing the contract, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising from work orders issued based on the signed contract.
Devangana Kalita v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against her and that she satisfied the triple test for bail under Indian law.
Vikram Vasudeva v. Sanjay Saxena
The Delhi High Court appointed a Local Commissioner to execute a possession decree and evict the defaulting tenant where the executing Court was non-functional, ensuring enforcement of the decree and physical delivery of possession.
M/S. OMCON INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD. v. INDIABULLS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that a sole arbitrator unilaterally appointed by a party company is ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, terminated his mandate, and appointed a new arbitrator, applying the Supreme Court's Perkins Eastman ruling.
Pardeep Singh and Ors. v. Agricultural Produce Market Committee
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of temporary allotment of 'Phars' by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee through policy and circular, dismissing the petitioners' claim to permanent rights or protection against dispossession.
Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory classification and treatment of High Security Ward prisoners in Tihar Jail, dismissing the petition challenging restrictions on facilities as constitutionally valid and compliant with prisoners' rights.
Vikash Kumar v. NTPC Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the continuation of disciplinary proceedings against the appellant, directing strict adherence to natural justice and transparency through provision of daily order sheets.
Rajesh Kumar Sharma v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for conspiracy and cheating involving diversion of RITES CPF Trust funds into his bank accounts, relying on circumstantial evidence and his admissions.
Aida Askerbekova v. Department of Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed a foreign national accused of gold smuggling to travel abroad for urgent medical treatment of her child, imposing safeguards including a financial deposit and embassy assurance to ensure her return.
Cox and Kings Global Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court restrained the Union of India from encashing Bank Guarantees issued by a third party pending replacement by fresh guarantees from the principal party, emphasizing contractual compliance and the binding nature of court undertakings.
Rajendra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a disciplinary authority cannot order a fresh inquiry and chargesheet after an Inquiry Officer ceases jurisdiction, and must proceed under Rule 153.18 of the Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987.
M/S SPACE OPTICAL COMPANY v. COMMISSIONER OF TRADE TAXES
The Delhi High Court set aside the order disallowing input tax credit and remanded the matter to the tax authority for fresh adjudication within a stipulated time, keeping all rights open.
ION EXCHANGE INDIA LTD. v. CARGILL INDIA PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court granted a seven-month extension for the sole arbitrator to conclude arbitration proceedings and pronounce the award upon the parties' request.