Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
M/S COLOR PALETTE PVT LTD v. M/S BULLMEN REALTY INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the designation of New Delhi as the place of arbitration confers territorial jurisdiction on it under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.
Janak Datwani v. Anand Datwani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to dismiss the suit based on an unproved Will and rejected the petition for transposition of parties in a representative suit, holding that enforceable rights require probate and clear admissions, and procedural requirements for representative suits must be complied with.
Rakesh Babu v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a BSF officer for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, affirming GSFC jurisdiction and rejecting procedural and factual challenges in a writ petition.
Om Prakash v. I AND FC Department Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving substantive disputes to arbitration.
Uday Jain & Anr. v. Additional Commissioner Customs Air Cargo and Import & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the release of an imported artwork subject to ad-hoc deposits, recognizing the need for preservation and prima facie acceptance of declared origin and value pending full adjudication under the Customs Act.
Rajbir Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner who obtained a valid NOC before joining a government undertaking is entitled to pro rata pension from the date of discharge from the Indian Air Force, subject to verification of the NOC.
Dharambir Dhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Departmental Promotion Committee's composite method of assessment for promotion, dismissing the petitioner's challenge for lack of mala fide or procedural irregularity.
Kurlon Retail Limited v. Sales Tax Officer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST demand order passed without hearing the petitioner, granted opportunity to reply and be heard, and left the validity of extension notifications pending before the Supreme Court.
Chahat Jain v. M/s Innocept Global & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a sleeping partner is prima facie liable under Section 141 NI Act and an out-of-court settlement not recorded before the trial court does not quash a complaint under Section 138 NI Act.
G.D. Soni DAV Sr. Secondary School v. Directorate of Education & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a government-aided school receiving only recurring maintenance grant can lawfully discontinue aid and convert to an unaided institution, and authorities cannot compel it to continue receiving aid against its wishes.
RESCOM MINERAL TRADING FZE v. RASHTRIYA ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED & ANR.
Delhi High Court dismissed petition seeking interim security under Section 9 Arbitration Act, holding financial distress alone insufficient without evidence of asset dissipation or mala fide intent.
M/S Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint against Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. for alleged manufacture of spurious drugs, holding that conflicting government test reports of sterling quality and procedural lapses vitiated the prosecution and no prima facie case was made out.
Arun Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled all claims and the complainant withdrew prosecution.
Bhoori Singh and Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Prakash Chand Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a BSF officer for corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming limited judicial review in GSFC trials and admissibility of video evidence despite procedural challenges.
Shri Arun Khosla & Ors. v. Shrimati Jyotsna Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be summarily rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on limitation grounds where disputed facts exist regarding knowledge of registered Wills, emphasizing that such issues require trial.
Vijay v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence pending appeal in a murder and arms offence case, emphasizing the strength of prosecution evidence and the appellant's adverse criminal history.
ERA Infra Engineering Limited v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that tendering authorities must consider the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, to avoid arbitrarily disqualifying companies successfully revived through CIRP, while recognizing limited judicial interference in tender conditions.
Sarjo Devi v. Dharampal Through LRs and Others
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's imposition of cost for non-appearance and dismissed the petition challenging the same under its supervisory jurisdiction.
Ram Meher LR v. Shri Mukesh & Anr.
The High Court allowed the petitioner one final opportunity to submit written and oral arguments before the Trial Court but refused any further chances, emphasizing procedural discipline and timely disposal.