Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Nipun Malhotra v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the Government is not legally required to procure only low floor buses, dismissing the petition challenging procurement of standard floor buses with accessibility aids, in line with statutory mandates and Supreme Court directions.
Chairman Union Public Service Commission v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the Magistrate's order directing FIR registration against UPSC, holding that mere weeding out of answer sheets per retention rules without malafide does not warrant criminal investigation against protected public servants.
M/S Kushal Infraproject Industries (India) Ltd v. Umed Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an order closing the right to lead evidence is an interlocutory order not appealable under Section 10(1) of the Delhi High Court Act or Section 104 read with Order 43 Rule 1 CPC, and dismissed the appeal challenging such order.
M/S Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation v. M/S Gammon India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the arbitral award, holding that procedural objections not raised before the Arbitrator cannot be raised later and limitation pleas must be timely taken, affirming the limited scope of judicial interference in arbitration awards.
Ved Prakash alias Kalu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the NDPS Act, holding that strict compliance with Section 50 is mandatory but refusal by the accused to avail the right validates the search, and minor procedural lapses do not vitiate a well-established prosecution case.
Dev Kaushik & Ors. v. State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003, on the basis of an amicable settlement and the complainant's consent to discontinue proceedings.
PR COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, DELHI-2 v. ASHWANI KAPOOR
The Delhi High Court disposed of income tax appeals involving tax effect below Rs. 50 lakh without deciding substantive issues, leaving them open for revival if exceptions apply.
Ajay Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following a voluntary settlement and divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Nelofar Currimbhoy v. Perfalook International
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award upholding that mere installation of a third party's signboard does not constitute subletting and that the arbitrator's factual findings and award were not perverse or without evidence.
Gulab Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld termination and denial of back wages to a CISF employee for nondisclosure of a pending criminal case at appointment, despite subsequent reinstatement.
Rajesh Kumar Verma & Anr v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Railways are liable to pay compensation under the no-fault liability provision of Section 124A of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act for the accidental death of a bonafide passenger who fell from a train.
GOVT OF N.C.T OF DELHI v. M/S YASIKAN ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitration award for lack of a valid arbitration agreement with the company and for the arbitrator exceeding his jurisdiction by awarding amounts for extra items not covered by the contract.
Cement Corporation of India Ltd v. Steel Authority of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting interest to a pressing unsecured creditor under a BIFR sanctioned rehabilitation scheme, refusing to interfere with the Arbitrator's discretionary interest award.
SAS Hospitality Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Surya Constructions Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes relating to share allotment and company affairs fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of the NCLT under the Companies Act, 2013, and dismissed the civil suit for lack of jurisdiction.
Management of Hindustan Times Ltd v. Aita Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that orders of civil courts executing Industrial Tribunal awards are challengeable only under Article 227, rendering Letters Patent Appeals against Single Judge orders in such cases not maintainable.
Francis Gill v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354A, and 506 IPC based on a settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to pursue the complaint further.
Ram Gopal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the NDPS Act, ruling that the investigation was fair despite the informant being a police officer, and that mandatory procedural safeguards under Section 50 were complied with.
Today Homes and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. JDS Apparels Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of lease termination and dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, affirming that the lock-in period runs from lease commencement and that courts cannot reappreciate arbitral findings on facts.
M/S ADYA GLOBAL EXPORT INC. & ANR v. CANARA BANK
The Delhi High Court held that the bank acted in good faith and without negligence under Section 131 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the recovery of amount credited on an altered cheque.
Aamir Malik @ Vicky v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 354D, and 506 IPC based on a settlement between the parties and withdrawal of complaint, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.