Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Traffic Media India Pvt. Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s claim for refund of security deposit was not barred by limitation, set aside partial forfeiture due to lack of proof of loss, and partially allowed the challenge to the arbitral award.
Union of India v. M/S OM Construction Co.
The Delhi High Court partly set aside and partly upheld an arbitral award on contract delay claims, emphasizing the need for evidentiary support and reasoned awards for damages including idle labor, escalation, and loss of profits.
Sandeep Kumar v. Satellite Channels Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only the copyright owner can sue for infringement, rejected a plaint filed by an authorized agent lacking proper jurisdiction and cause of action, and emphasized compliance with pleading rules.
Delhi and District Cricket Association v. Vinod Tihara & Ors.
Under the Companies Act, 2013, only the General Body of shareholders can remove a director, and the Apex Council lacks power to remove the DDCA Secretary without such approval.
Harvinder Singh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on a full settlement and the complainant's consent to discontinue proceedings.
Mohd. Tasleem Siddiqui & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.
Versatile Commotrade Private Limited v. Maniram Sh. Munni Ram Thr Lrs & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order granting leave to defend in a suit for refund of earnest money, holding that the respondents failed to raise a substantial defence or triable issue, and decreed refund with interest to the petitioner.
Subhash Chandra Agarwal v. Lok Sabha Secretariat & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that communications between the Speaker and parliamentary leaders do not attract parliamentary privilege exempting them from disclosure under the RTI Act, and the CIC cannot delegate its adjudicatory role on privilege claims.
Union of India v. Ram Swarup
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting retrospective seniority-based promotion to respondents despite delay and non-exercise of option, limiting benefits to pension determination without arrears.
NTPC Limited v. Voith Hydro Joint Venture
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that contractual force majeure and termination clauses prevail over Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, validating termination for convenience and compensation despite supervening government directives.
Bankim K. Kulshrestha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition alleging sedition against an MP's statement about future elections, holding that mere predictions without incitement to violence do not constitute sedition under Section 124A IPC.
The State of Bihar v. Dr. Jitendra Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing Bihar to consent to the IAS officer's inter-cadre transfer on grounds of threat to life, construed consent for central deputation as inter-cadre transfer, and awarded compensation for victimization.
Vijay Chhibber and Ors. v. Delhi Gymkhana Club Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a civil suit challenging disciplinary Show Cause Notices issued by a company limited by guarantee is maintainable and not barred by Section 430 of the Companies Act, 2013, dismissing the defendant's application for rejection of the plaint.
Syed Mehedi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the executive must reasonably exercise its power to grant age relaxation for Special Education Teacher recruitment, quashing arbitrary refusals and directing grant of relaxation to ensure statutory rights of differently-abled children to inclusive education.
Union of India v. Laxman Prasad
The Delhi High Court held that a disciplinary authority must issue only tentative disagreement notes and record clear findings on loss before imposing recovery penalties, quashing flawed orders and remanding for fresh proceedings.
Deep Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants for robbery and assault under Sections 394/397 IPC and Section 25 Arms Act, affirming the reliability of the complainant's testimony and lawful recoveries despite minor inconsistencies.
Deep Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for robbery and assault under Sections 394/397 IPC and Section 25 Arms Act, affirming the reliability of prosecution evidence despite minor inconsistencies.
Kawaljeet Singh v. State; Monu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Monu and Kawaljeet Singh for attempted murder under Sections 307/34 IPC based on credible prosecution evidence despite hostile witnesses.
Kawaljeet Singh v. State; Monu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Monu and Kawaljeet Singh for attempted murder under Sections 307/34 IPC, dismissing their appeal despite hostile witnesses, based on corroborated prosecution evidence including weapon recovery and medical reports.
Ravi @ Batu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 397 IPC where the appellant caused a simple sharp injury during robbery and was apprehended with the stolen mobile phone and knife.