Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Sheoji Kumar Pathak v. Ajay Suri
The Delhi High Court held DAV College & Management Society to be a public authority under the RTI Act, dismissed its review petition against contempt for non-compliance, and disposed of the contempt application after the information was supplied.
Ajay Kumar Gulati v. State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur (Now State Bank of India)
The Delhi High Court quashed a flawed departmental inquiry and penalty of discharge against a bank employee for denial of defence documents and procedural unfairness, directing reinstatement with pension benefits.
Karnail Singh Cheema v. State
The High Court held that discharged accused cannot be summoned directly under Section 319 CrPC without prior inquiry under Section 398 CrPC, setting aside the trial court's order summoning petitioners without such inquiry.
C.J. Arora v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court quashed a dismissal order and disciplinary proceedings due to the Disciplinary Authority’s arbitrary and unjustified order directing a re-inquiry without furnishing the first inquiry report or valid reasons, violating principles of natural justice.
Vatsal Sareen v. Chander Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a young accident victim by recognizing higher functional disability, awarding future prospects, and increasing non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim appeal.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Aarti Gupta and Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement, permitting service by publication and allowing jurisdictional objections before the arbitrator.
M/S ATC FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate pending disputes arising from a terminated rice supply contract, allowing the petition and directing arbitration under DIAC rules.
M/S ATC FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Sections 11(6) and 43(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate pending disputes arising from a tender contract after setting aside a prior arbitral award.
Rajiya Begum v. Rekha & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of the petitioner tenant, holding that the landlord's better title suffices under the Rent Control Act and eviction proceedings are not for resolving ownership disputes.
Vijay Singh Malik v. Naresh Kumar & Anr
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded for permanent disability and related damages in a motor accident claim, holding that future loss of income requires evidence of actual diminution.
Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Pradeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the award of 50% future prospects in compensation to an injured claimant selected for permanent employment but unable to join due to accident injuries.
State v. Ramesh @ Bengali
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a robbery case, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence, the necessity of moving property for robbery, and justifying refusal to participate in TIP when the accused was pre-exposed to the witness.
M/S ATC FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated rice supply contract, directing arbitration under DIAC rules and preserving parties' rights to raise jurisdictional objections.
M/S ATC FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated tender contract, allowing the parties to raise jurisdictional objections before the arbitrator.
Vandana Kapoor v. Rajesh Kumar Agarwal
The Delhi High Court held that courts must prima facie evaluate both the complainant's case and accused's defence before granting interim compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
State v. Mohd Rashid
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under Section 8 of the POCSO Act, emphasizing limited scope of appellate interference in acquittals and the necessity of proving foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt before triggering statutory presumptions.
JUST CLICK TRAVELS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court allowed partial waiver of mandatory pre-deposit under Section 35F of the Central Excise Act for incentive income service tax demand, relying on a Larger Bench CESTAT precedent and exercising writ jurisdiction under Article 226 in a rare and exceptional case.
Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd v. Berkley Beauty Brands Private Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a car finance agreement, affirming the court's jurisdiction and the validity of the arbitration clause.
M/S COMBITIC GLOBAL CAPLET PVT LTD v. M/S AMBIKA REALCON DEVELOPERS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under an arbitration agreement and disposed of the Section 9 petition without expressing opinion on merits.
M/S COMBITIC GLOBAL CAPLET PVT LTD v. M/S AMBIKA REALCON PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator and referred the dispute over entitlement under a commercial agreement to arbitration, dismissing the petition for interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.