Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Nikunj Singhania v. Sehgal Sons
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord’s eviction petition on bonafide necessity grounds following a settlement with the tenant, setting aside the earlier dismissal and ordering eviction on agreed terms.
Sangita Devi & Ors. v. New India Assurance Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation by applying minimum wages for a matriculate and granted additional amounts for loss of love and affection and consortium in a motor accident claim.
Parveen Kumar v. Dr. Udit Raj and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL challenging token distribution to street vendors, holding that the matter is under police investigation and any illegality must be addressed by authorities in accordance with law.
Amit Sahni v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court directed the National Highway Authority of India to ensure timely provision and maintenance of basic commuter facilities on specified expressways, recognizing practical constraints in immediate implementation.
Rajesh Grover & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the married parties, holding that further prosecution would serve no useful purpose.
Prateek Construction v. Irrigation & Flood Control Department & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator after the respondents failed to respond to the arbitration notice, holding that they forfeited their right to appoint an arbitrator.
M/S Prateek Construction Government Contractor and Supplier v. Irrigation & Flood Control Department & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator after the respondents failed to appoint one within a reasonable time following the petitioner's invocation of arbitration.
DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD. v. ARCHANA SHARMA
The Delhi High Court set aside the Industrial Tribunal’s interim relief order for lack of reasoned findings and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
Simply Digital v. Ants & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension for concluding arbitration proceedings beyond the statutory period under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, emphasizing expeditious completion and no unnecessary adjournments.
ITD Cementation India Limited v. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, balancing the parties' requests.
ERA INFRA ENGINEERING LIMITED v. NATIONAL THERMAL POWER CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed the same arbitrator presiding over pending arbitration to adjudicate new distinct disputes under Section 11 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, leaving overlap issues to the arbitrator.
Ashok Malhotra v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a victim does not have a statutory right under Section 372 CrPC to appeal against an inadequate sentence imposed on the accused, limiting victim appeals to acquittal, lesser offence conviction, or inadequate compensation.
Dharmender & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses and the complainant's decision not to pursue prosecution.
Mushtak @ Palo v. State
The Delhi High Court maintained the conviction under Section 377 IPC but modified the sentence by releasing the petitioner on the period already undergone upon payment of compensation to the victim.
Krishan Dutt & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Mohd. Ajeem & Anr v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's non-objection, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Mera Baba Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. Chailu Through LRs
The Delhi High Court held that in absence of a forfeiture clause and counterclaim for damages, the seller's legal representatives must refund the earnest money with interest to the buyer under an agreement to sell.
Naseema v. Munavvar Ali & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a partition suit as not maintainable due to the pendency of an earlier suit for partition of the same properties involving the same parties, applying Section 10 CPC.
PROWIZ MANSYSTEMS PVT LTD v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of damages on an employer for wilful default in depositing provident fund dues deducted from employee incentives, affirming the statutory duty to timely deposit such contributions under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
Ashok Hotel Mazdoor Janta Union v. Vijay Dutt
The Delhi High Court clarified that wage payments directed by court orders must be calculated from the actual writ petition filing date, modifying earlier directions based on incorrect averments.