Delhi High Court
99,566 judgments
University of Delhi v. Anupam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the reconstitution of Delhi University’s Grievance Redressal Committee by adding external members to ensure impartiality, dismissing the University’s appeal against the order.
Avantha Holdings Limited v. Vistra ITCL India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed Avantha Holdings' petition seeking interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that invocation and sale of pledged shares by the Debenture Trustee were lawful following defaults, and no emergent necessity for interim relief was shown.
Avantha Holdings Limited v. Vistra ITCL India Limited
The Delhi High Court corrected clerical errors clarifying that the transfer of pledged shares was an invocation under Debenture Trust Deeds due to default, and emphasized restrained exercise of interim relief powers under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act.
Geetanjali Kaur v. Director of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the appellant's transfer did not amount to termination and directed payment of salary subject to her reporting to the new office, dismissing the appeal.
M/S KUMAR FOOD INDUSTRIES LTD v. GOVT OF NCT & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a party against whom ex parte awards are passed must be granted access to records to enable it to challenge the awards, directing the Labour Court to provide copies and permitting the petitioner to avail its remedies.
Sandeep Gupta v. Vijay Kumar Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court permitted withdrawal of a commercial petition following an amicable settlement recorded in a Memorandum of Understanding, directing parties to abide by its terms.
Himmat Singh v. Priyanka Singh
The Delhi High Court modified interim maintenance awarded under the PWDVA, holding major daughters are not entitled to maintenance but the husband must pay interim reliefs based on family financial status.
Nuhu Sheikh @ Noor Sheikh v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court permitted deferment of cross-examination of a crucial witness until physical courts resume due to COVID-19 travel restrictions affecting the petitioner’s counsel.
Deep Chand v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to expeditiously adjudicate the petitioner’s OA challenging compulsory retirement, without interfering with the impugned orders.
Bar Council of Delhi v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed waiver of earnest money deposit and relaxation of tender conditions for government-owned insurers to ensure timely implementation of the Chief Minister’s Advocates’ Welfare Scheme.
Rajiv Chakraborty v. Naveen Tyagi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for contempt against Axis Bank, holding that the bank’s cautious non-operation of a frozen account due to valid provisional attachments and statutory liens did not amount to wilful disobedience of court orders.
M/S. MOMS CRADLE PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the release of IGST and duty drawback amounts due to the petitioner within three weeks in accordance with law, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the decision.
Mohsin Khan alias Potli v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted 45-day interim bail to an undertrial accused in a murder and assault case, holding that his case does not fall within the excluded category of "riot cases" under the High Powered Committee's COVID-19 interim bail recommendations.
M/s JMC Projects (India) Limited v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that Clause 46 of the contract constitutes a valid arbitration agreement despite specifying an even number of arbitrators and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes, ruling that the Dispute Resolution Committee proceedings were not arbitral proceedings.
Sachin Tokas and Anr v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and directed release of the accused and vehicle involved.
M/S. N.A. INTERNATIONAL v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the release of IGST and duty drawback amounts due to the petitioner within three weeks in accordance with law, allowing further challenge if aggrieved.
R. P. Khosla v. Anand Mohan Mishra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 340 Cr.PC alleging perjury in company litigation, holding that the Company Law Board/NCLT is the appropriate forum as per Supreme Court directions.
Vivek Kumar Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary penalty against a CISF Sub Inspector for habitual overstay of leave, emphasizing the need for strict discipline and judicial restraint in armed forces disciplinary matters.
L S Cable and System Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the income tax authorities to dispose of the rectification application and release the refund with interest, holding that refund cannot be withheld after assessment under Section 143(3) and rectification must be disposed within six months.
Louis Dreyfus Company India Private Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the withholding of income tax refund under Section 241A, directing reconsideration in line with judicial precedents and clarifying that mere issuance of notice under Section 143(2) does not justify withholding.