Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
NTPC v. WPIL
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award limiting damages to the encashed Bank Guarantee, holding that the petitioner was not obliged to accept the respondent's substitute associate before terminating the contract and that damages must be supported by proof of actual loss.
Union of India & Ors. v. Manoj Kumar Gautam
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order directing promotion of an officer despite a belated charge-sheet, emphasizing that unexplained delay in disciplinary proceedings cannot justify withholding promotion.
Harjeet Kaur Baweja @ Dr. Rani Phlaphongphanich v. Ravinder Pal Singh Baweja
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's refund of court fees after suit withdrawal but imposed a Rs.30,000/- deduction for delay in filing the refund application.
Ashok Chawla & Ors. v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court held that in prosecutions under the Official Secrets Act, cognizance can be validly taken on complaint by an authorized public servant without prior police report under section 173 Cr.P.C., and section 210 Cr.P.C. does not apply to stay such proceedings.
ASTRAZENECA AB & Ors. v. P Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim injunctions protecting AstraZeneca's patents on TICAGRELOR, holding that the question of prior disclosure by an expired genus patent is a mixed question of fact and law requiring evidence, and dismissed defendants' applications to vacate injunctions.
Sdirmaxo Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the respondents' discretion to scrap a tender despite the petitioner being the lowest bidder, directing consideration of the petitioner's offer to supply at lower rates within four weeks, emphasizing reasonable exercise of procurement powers and timely tender finalization.
Sanjeev Chanana v. Sandeep Chaudhary
The High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act for dishonour of cheques issued as compensation under a valid Memorandum of Understanding but modified the sentence by setting aside imprisonment while maintaining the fine.
Arun Kumar & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324, 341, 506, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and cleared misunderstanding, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Ajay Verma & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable mediated settlement, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent oppression.
Anil v. State (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308 and 34 IPC on the basis of a compromise between the parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC in cases with a predominant civil element.
Umakant & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a bona fide settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Hira Lal & Ors. v. M/s Ahlcon Public School
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the workmen were employees of the contractor and not the School, thereby upholding the Labour Court's rejection of their claims against the School.
Union of India and Anr. v. D.K. Bose
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral benefits caused by delayed disciplinary proceedings initiated shortly before retirement.
Sonu Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for prolonged unauthorized absence, holding that proper procedure was followed and unsubstantiated personal grounds do not justify non-reporting to duty.
Rakesh Jain v. Atul Bansal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit for recovery of loan amount under Order XXXVII CPC due to procedural lapses, non-substitution of heirs, lack of permission to proceed against a company in liquidation, and eventual withdrawal by the plaintiff.
Vinod Kumar @ Vinod Singh & Anr. v. Zakir Husain
The Delhi High Court upheld a possession decree passed on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, rejecting appellants' challenge to a registered sale deed without impleading necessary parties or proving fraud.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Neelam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the Tribunal's compensation award based on the correct minimum wages including revised Dearness Allowance as on the accident date.
Mukesh Mann v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 138 of the Electricity Act, 2003 against the petitioner following a settlement and directed community service by tree plantation.
Mahinder & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for gang rape of a minor, holding that the prosecutrix's consistent and reliable testimony sufficed for conviction despite absence of fresh injuries or semen detection.
Dinesh Singh Panwar v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of four appellants for murder and attempt to murder under Sections 302, 307 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming the applicability of common intention and reliability of interested witnesses despite procedural lapses.