Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Petronet LNG Limited v. Afcons Infrastructure Limited
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to secure 100% of the arbitral award amount by deposit and bank guarantee during the pendency of the Section 34 challenge, modifying an earlier interim order for 70% deposit.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. HC (MIN) SHISHU PAL
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a censure penalty imposed on a police officer for non-appearance in disciplinary proceedings, holding that such absence without deliberate insubordination does not constitute misconduct under the relevant rules.
Sangai International University Manipur v. Council of Boards of School Education in India
The Delhi High Court directed COBSE to decide the petitioner university’s membership application within two weeks, considering the equivalence certificate already obtained from AIU.
M/S. VIC ENTERPRISES LTD. v. M/S. AEREN R REALTY PROJECTS PVT. LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application for leave to defend a summary suit for recovery under a Buyer's Agreement, holding that the plaintiff's right was vested, the defendants' defense was sham, and the guarantor was liable despite procedural contentions.
Ravi Mohan Kaul v. State / Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the demand for enhanced refundable security deposit for club membership upgradation, affirming the narrow scope of review and validity of amended club rules.
Jigyasa Jain & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking EWS reservation benefits in JEE Advanced 2019, holding that failure to update category within prescribed timelines despite adequate public notice disentitles candidates from claiming such benefits.
M/S Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. M/S SJVN Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a time-barred execution petition seeking enforcement of DRB recommendations as arbitral awards, holding the 12-year limitation period runs from the date of the recommendations, not from a later declaratory judgment.
Mr. Rohit Kumar v. M/S SJVN LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed a time-barred execution petition seeking enforcement of a Disputes Review Board recommendation treated as an arbitral award, holding that the 12-year limitation period under the Limitation Act runs from the date of the recommendation and cannot be extended by later judicial clarifications.
NAV SHAKTI EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. LAXMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL SOCIETY & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Article 227 is maintainable against a remand order passed by the appellate court in a civil suit where no second appeal lies, and set aside the impugned remand order for lack of proper exercise of remand power.
Sunder Lal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC based on credible injured eyewitness testimony and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Cement Corporation of India Ltd v. Saju S Dominic & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of CMD's discretionary relaxation of medical reimbursement rules in an emergency and quashed disciplinary penalties imposed on an employee acting under such authority, emphasizing fairness and equality under Article 14.
Union of India v. Partha P. Chattaraj
The Delhi High Court upheld interim contract renewals pursuant to a Tribunal order, subject to a pending Supreme Court appeal, preserving parties' rights to challenge subsequent actions.
Bluebells School International v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court quashed the DoE order denying fee hike to a private unaided school, holding that regulatory interference requires credible evidence of profiteering and adherence to natural justice.
Usman v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that claimants are entitled to the higher compensation amount under the amended Railway Accidents Compensation Rules or pre-amended amount with interest, directing payment of the enhanced sum in a railway accident claim.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Sgt Dulal Das
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension at 20% with broad banding despite the respondent's refusal of surgery, holding such refusal reasonable and not a ground for reducing disability percentage.
S Farhan Husain v. Dr. Shamim
The Delhi High Court upheld that eligibility for recruitment must be determined as on the application deadline, and retrospective recognition of qualifications cannot validate candidates not qualified on that date.
Kulachi Hansraj Model School v. Yashu Sayal
The Delhi High Court upheld that only the recognized school employing a teacher can initiate disciplinary action and remove the teacher, setting aside removal orders by an unrecognized school and directing reinstatement with benefits.
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. v. Deepak Cables (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a one-year extension to the Arbitral Tribunal to complete arbitration proceedings and render the award under Section 29(A)(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Shri Braham Prakash v. Shri Rohtash
The Delhi High Court dismissed a second appeal filed after a 1650-day delay, refusing to condone the delay based on the appellant's counsels' government appointments and the appellant's failure to prosecute the case diligently.
Rahul Mavai v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after six years of unexplained delay, holding that delay and laches disentitle a petitioner from discretionary relief under Article 226, and negligence of counsel alone does not excuse such delay without convincing proof.