Delhi High Court
44,251 judgments
Antique Art Export Pvt Ltd v. United India Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions for appointment of an arbitrator on the ground of res judicata, upholding the Supreme Court's prior final judgment that no arbitrable dispute subsists between the parties under the insurance policies.
Pranav Ansal v. Vistra ITCL (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award by holding that the arbitration clause in the Debenture Subscription Agreement was validly incorporated into the Deed of Personal Guarantee and survived novation by the Debenture Purchase Agreement, affirming the jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal and the liability of guarantors.
TEEMS INDIA TOWERLINES PRIVATE LIMITED v. POWERGRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED & ANR.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under a tripartite agreement to resolve payment disputes, affirming arbitration rights despite non-party status to principal contracts and emphasizing adherence to pre-arbitral protocols.
DSSSB v. Mohan Lal Chhedwal
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing DSSSB to consider a candidate's appointment despite delay in e-dossier submission, due to failure to inform him of shortlisting by SMS/email as mandated.
Jitender v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 8 of the POCSO Act based on the consistent testimony of the prosecutrix and statutory presumptions, dismissing the appellant's claim of false implication.
M. Madhu Sudhana Reddy v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the CRPF authorities to decide the petitioner’s application for withdrawal of resignation under Rule 26(4) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, emphasizing that only a formal communicated order can confer legal rights, not tentative file notings.
State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Arif
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to unexplained delay in FIR, contradictions in the prosecutrix's statements, and lack of corroborative evidence.
Sohan Lal v. Department of Personnel and Training
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the medical classification of the petitioner under locomotor disability, upholding the Tribunal's order and emphasizing adherence to competent medical reports for disability categorization in Civil Services Examination.
Shashi Mohan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded the challenge to disciplinary actions issued by officials holding look-after charge of Director General, directing the Tribunal to decide their jurisdiction before proceeding.
Latha M Pillai v. The Assistant Estate Officer, Directorate of Estates
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner an extension until 30.06.2020 to vacate government accommodation, balancing eviction enforcement with personal hardship and requiring payment of occupation charges.
M/S Janapriya Engineers Syndicate Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that petitions under Section 39 of the Arbitration Act are premature if the arbitral award has not yet been made, dismissing the petition seeking direction to deliver the award upon payment of arbitrator’s fees demanded post-superannuation.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Sripal Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s order directing regularization of a daily wager employee with continuity of service from 01.04.1994 under the applicable phased regularization policy despite later actual rejoining.
Mahesh Kumar v. Motor Licensing Officer and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a driving licence without furnishing offence details and without a show cause notice violates Section 19(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration after due procedure.
Yogesh Kumar Sharma and Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a CTET question as out of syllabus, holding that courts should exercise restraint in interfering with final answer keys unless there is a manifest error.
Larsen and Toubro Limited v. Punatsangchhu-1 Hydroelectric Project Authority
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, 1996 to appoint an arbitrator despite respondent’s contention that Bhutan law and courts apply, emphasizing the supremacy of specific contractual arbitration provisions.
Faeem @ Bona v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court held that age for juvenility must be calculated from the date of the offence, granting the petitioner juvenile status and directing trial by the Juvenile Justice Board.
Shree Vardhman Infrahome Private Limited v. Kushal Verma & Anr.
Delhi High Court remanded execution petitions to NCDRC for reconsideration of force majeure plea arising from COVID-19 and construction bans affecting timely performance under a settlement agreement.
Dharmender Sonkar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.
BIO VEDA ACTION RESEARCH PVT LTD v. K N MOHAN BABU & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of 631 days delay in filing appeal due to lack of sufficient cause and upheld the reasoned trial court judgment awarding performance bonus to the respondent.
Raisina Bengali School Society v. Assistant Commissioner of Police and Anr.
The Delhi High Court reduced the suspension period of a school bus permit involved in a fatal accident and directed its release, without deciding the legality of the suspension under the Motor Vehicle Act.