Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Arihant Jain v. Bhanwar Lal Sharma & Ors.

14 May 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:3156

The Delhi High Court restored the appeal and disposed it on settlement terms whereby the appellant relinquished claims to the disputed property in exchange for payment, directing the DDA to issue the lease deed accordingly.

property appeal_allowed property dispute Bayana receipt possession lease deed

JKM-NKC (JV) v. National Highways Authority of India

14 May 2018 · Vibhu Bahru · 2018:DHC:3154

The Delhi High Court held that invocation of unconditional bank guarantees cannot be restrained absent established egregious fraud or irretrievable injustice, and disputes over contract frustration must be resolved through arbitration.

civil petition_dismissed Significant bank guarantee performance bank guarantee frustration of contract impossibility of performance

GAIL GAS LIMITED v. M/S BALKISHAN AGARWAL GLASS INDUSTRIES LIMITED

14 May 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:3185

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing GGL's claim for MGO charges, affirming the tribunal's interpretation of shutdown provisions and limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Gas Supply Contract Minimum Guaranteed Offtake

M/S CLASSIC KSM BASHIR JV v. RITES LTD & ORS

14 May 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:3174-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that invocation of a performance bank guarantee is an independent and absolute obligation not subject to stay merely because the underlying dispute is pending arbitration, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the invocation and contract termination.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant bank guarantee performance guarantee invocation of guarantee Section 9 Arbitration Act

Naresh Kumar Gupta v. Gurpreet Singh & Anr

14 May 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:3160

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a motor accident compensation award, upholding liability of a driver with an invalid licence who pleaded guilty under Section 279 IPC and confirming the quantum of compensation as just and reasonable.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation Section 279 IPC invalid driving licence

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO.LTD v. MOMINA KHATUN & ORS

14 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3161

The Delhi High Court reduced the motor accident compensation award by applying correct deductions for a bachelor deceased, disallowing loss of love and affection, and holding the dumper's owner liable for the accident.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim liability stationary vehicle personal expenses deduction

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors

14 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3162

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing future prospects addition to 40%, affirming other compensation heads, and directing payment with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation future prospects functional disability

AIR INDIA EMPLOYEES UNION v. AIR INDIA LIMITED

14 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3163

The Delhi High Court directed Air India to consider and respond to the employee union's fresh representation regarding denial of deputation allowance, disposing of the writ petition with appropriate procedural directions.

labor other deputation allowance employee union representation speaking order

Beena Arora v. Directorate of Education and Anr.

14 May 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:3164

The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of Child Care Leave during critical academic periods while clarifying that CCL can be availed even if earned leave is available, treating CCL akin to earned leave.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Child Care Leave earned leave leave entitlement academic calendar

Gaurav Enterprises v. Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital & Anr.

14 May 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:3165

The Delhi High Court held that a binding contract incorporating an arbitration clause existed despite non-execution of a formal agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration agreement contract formation tender documents incorporation by reference

Bhagmal Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

14 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:3166

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expedite the criminal trial and conclude it within 12 months to prevent prejudice due to delay.

criminal petition_allowed expeditious trial criminal trial delay in trial recording of evidence

Gorakh Lal v. Jitender Kumar

14 May 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:3603

The Delhi High Court held that the registered owner of a vehicle on the date of an accident is liable to pay compensation to the injured, dismissing the appeal challenging the Claims Tribunal's award.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant registered owner liability motor vehicle accident compensation joint and several liability

Karam Bir v. All India Council for Technical Education

12 May 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3519

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging AICTE's remedial examination modalities, holding that adequate public notice was given, registration deadlines must be respected, and no legal basis existed to relax pass criteria or round off marks.

administrative petition_dismissed AICTE distance learning degree remedial examination public notification

Rajeshkumar v. NDPL & Ors.

11 May 2018 · A. K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:9289

The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of an offence under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act following a settlement, acquitting the appellants and directing release of deposited funds accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 135 Indian Electricity Act compounding of offence mediation and conciliation settlement agreement

MARG LIMITED v. PRATIHARINFRA ENGINEERSPVT.LTD

11 May 2018 · Vibhit Bakhru · 2018:DHC:9286

The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, following the recusal of the previously appointed Sole Arbitrator, subject to disclosure requirements under Section 12.

civil other Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 15 Section 12 Appointment of arbitrator

Madhu; Santosh; Geeta v. State (NCT of Delhi)

11 May 2018 · A.K. Pathak · 2018:DHC:8185

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused in an attempt to murder case involving kerosene oil assault and dowry harassment allegations, holding that no case was made out for bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 307 IPC attempt to murder kerosene oil

Delhi Factory Owners Federation v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation

11 May 2018 · Najmi Waziri · 2018:DHC:3152

The Delhi High Court held that the Municipal Corporation cannot alter land use specified in the layout plan without prior approval from the Delhi Development Authority under the prescribed statutory procedure.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant layout plan Delhi Development Authority land use modification Section 11-A DDA Act

B.L. Kashyap & Sons Ltd. v. M/S JMS Steel & Power Corporation & Anr.

11 May 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:3149

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of leave to defend and decree in a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC against a contractor liable for unpaid invoices despite payment cheques issued by a third party.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC leave to defend summary suit liquidated amount

M/S G4S Secure Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. v. Sh. Mahender Singh Verma and Ors.

11 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3145

The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte orders against the petitioner for non-service of notice and directed the Authority under the Delhi Shops Act to decide the respondent's claim within two months after hearing both parties.

administrative appeal_allowed ex-parte order natural justice service of notice Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954

M/S G4S Secure Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. v. Ram Babu Arya

11 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:3146

The Delhi High Court set aside ex-parte orders passed without notice and directed the Authority under the Delhi Shops Act to decide the respondent's overtime wage claim within two months after hearing both parties.

administrative appeal_allowed ex-parte order service of notice Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 writ petition