Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
National Highways Authority of India v. Afcons Apil(JV)
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting damages for loss of profit due to extended contract delay, rejecting NHAI's challenge that the Engineer's extensions precluded such claims.
M/S DARRAMEKS HOTELS & DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. M/S ALTUS GRUOP INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination rights of either party under a contract clause, setting aside an arbitral award that misconstrued this right as a patent illegality warranting judicial interference.
Rahul Bhardwaj v. Life Insurance Corporation of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the employer to consider the petitioner’s fresh representation for promotion by a speaking order within a stipulated timeframe, ensuring procedural fairness.
Jasbir Singh & Ors. v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for gang rape based on consistent victim testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, while modifying the life sentence to ten years' rigorous imprisonment.
Sterlite Technologies Limited v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld BSNL’s application of price loading under tender Clause 9.2 for under-quoting quantities, dismissing Sterlite’s challenge to the evaluation process.
Jai Prakash v. K Sundaram & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by including future prospects and non-pecuniary damages, and remanded the issue of insurer's recovery rights for fresh adjudication.
T T Ltd. v. Golden Eagle Company Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a suit by a seller who lacked insurable interest in goods shipped on CNF terms, affirming that insurance claims require insurable interest at the time of loss.
DY. Comdt. Vivekanand Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking re-fixation of seniority with an earlier batch due to the petitioner’s medical unfitness and inordinate delay in approaching the Court.
Mohd. Chaman Gulzar v. Raisuddin
The Delhi High Court upheld a money decree against the defendant for Rs. 3 lakhs received under an agreement to sell, holding that without pleading and proving loss, the amount cannot be forfeited.
Shri Hemu Gautam v. Softage Information Technologies Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner was not entitled to protection under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act as he had not completed 240 days of continuous service prior to termination, and his termination was lawful due to abandonment of service.
Roshan Lal v. M/S Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an employee for prolonged unauthorized absence, holding that judicial interference with disciplinary punishment is limited unless it shocks the conscience.
Dr. T.S. Anand v. Karun Arora & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint claiming ownership and possession based on GPA and Will cannot be rejected at the threshold merely on title disputes and must be decided at trial.
Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd v. Kenosis Care Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's dismissal of a suit on merits for non-production of evidence, holding that the plaintiff must be given an opportunity to lead evidence when affidavits are on record.
Ahuja Radios v. M/S Om Sound and Decoration & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and nominal damages to the plaintiff for trademark infringement by defendants using the registered mark AHUJA on sound equipment.
Devinder Kumar Kukreja v. Nufra Khatoon & Ors.
The High Court held that a driving license for a Light Motor Vehicle authorizes driving a tractor trolley within prescribed weight limits, setting aside the recovery order against the appellant in a motor accident claim.
Mukesh Kumar v. M P Madan
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree granting specific performance based on unregistered documents executed prior to the Suraj Lamp judgment, dismissing the appeal challenging title and coercion claims.
Narottam Mishra v. Election Commission of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Election Commission's order disqualifying Dr. Narottam Mishra for failure to disclose paid news election expenses, affirming the principle of implied authorization and the EC's plenary jurisdiction under Section 10A of the RP Act.
Aseem Kapoor v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that in summons cases without arrest, delay in investigation beyond six months does not mandate stopping investigation, and ongoing investigation with injured unfit for statement justifies continuation of proceedings without quashing.
Central Board of Secondary Education v. Meenakshi Sharma
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim order permitting a candidate to appear in JEE Advanced by holding that courts should not interfere with final examination answer keys at the interlocutory stage without conclusive expert evidence.
Central Board of Secondary Education v. Meenakshi Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that courts must exercise restraint in interfering with final examination results at the interlocutory stage and set aside an order permitting a candidate to appear in JEE Advanced based on disputed answer keys.