Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Rajinder Kumar Tyagi v. Prem Nijhara & Anr.
The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for recovery of loan amounts evidenced by dishonored cheques against the defendants proceeded ex-parte, awarding the plaintiff the balance amount with interest.
M/S ICICI BANK LTD. v. NANDINI ACHARYA
The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's appeal and appointed an ex-parte receiver to repossess a hypothecated vehicle due to the borrower's loan default and risk of disposal.
M/S ICICI BANK LTD. v. GEETA AND ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's appeal and appointed an ex-parte receiver to take possession of a hypothecated vehicle due to the borrower's loan default and risk of asset dissipation.
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.
Babu Shanker v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes post-divorce and the complainant withdrew prosecution.
IVS Global Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging invocation of a performance bank guarantee in a contractual dispute, holding that such disputes with disputed facts are not amenable to writ jurisdiction absent egregious fraud.
Devendra v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court upheld NDMC's sealing of a disputed kiosk near the Supreme Court for security reasons but directed NDMC to consider alternate allotment to the lawful heirs after resolving their dispute.
B. L. Tejasvi v. Mahavir Prasad
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that the petitioner failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt and that the respondent had discharged his liability.
Tazir Ahmed v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Tazir Ahmed for possession of counterfeit currency under Section 489C IPC, affirming that possession of large quantities of fake notes and credible police testimony establish mens rea even without public witnesses.
M/S THERMAX LTD v. MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES FACILITAION COUNCIL AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld the referral of contract disputes to arbitration under the MSMED Act, holding that the respondent qualified as a 'Supplier' and objections not raised during conciliation were waived.
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd v. Hindustan Construction Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeals challenging enforcement of an arbitration award and held that a withdrawn interlocutory application cannot be subsequently challenged, affirming enforcement without stay.
Nidopavitra v. State Thr. CBI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the use of a derogatory term not linked to a Scheduled Caste or Tribe does not attract Section 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST Act and upheld the trial court's refusal to frame charges under that provision.
CIT v. Anita Mahajan
The Delhi High Court disposed of a tax appeal without deciding the substantial question of law as the tax effect was below Rs. 50 lakhs, leaving the question open and granting liberty to revive the appeal if exceptions apply.
Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-I v. M/S Seasons Textiles Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed income tax appeals by the Revenue without adjudicating substantial questions of law as the tax effect was below Rs. 50,00,000, per Circular No. 3/2018.
Mahesh Liloriya v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside a revisional court's order and subsequent trial proceedings for failure to issue notice and hearing to all affected parties, remitting the matter for fresh hearing in compliance with Section 401(2) Cr.P.C.
CONNECT ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. v. ERA INFRA ENGINEERING LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator after holding that the Managing Director of the respondent was ineligible to act as arbitrator or appoint one under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Jagwant Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition, holding that possession was taken and compensation paid, so acquisition proceedings have not lapsed under the 2013 Act.
Jagdish Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings did not lapse as physical possession and compensation were completed, but directed reconsideration of the petitioners' application for an alternate plot.
M/S INDCAP ENTERPRISES LLP v. NIAZ AHMED
The Delhi High Court decreed a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of investment amount, holding that mere allegations of coercion without triable defence are insufficient to defeat such a suit.