Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
CLASSIC-KSM BASHIR JV v. RITES LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a determinable contract on valid grounds cannot be stayed pending arbitration, and unconditional bank guarantees can be invoked unless invocation letters fail to comply strictly with guarantee terms or involve egregious fraud.
Ram Singh v. D.T.C.
The Delhi High Court set aside an Industrial Adjudicator's award passed without hearing the parties on key issues, directing fresh arguments and a fresh award in accordance with law.
B.S. Meena v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree holding the appellant liable for misuse of MTNL telephone line causing revenue loss, rejecting attempts to admit additional evidence on appeal.
Unity Infraproject Ltd. v. Aim Construction Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction and the award was within the scope of the reference despite objections based on an unproven arbitration clause.
MEGA COMPUTERS (MEGA-E-STORE) v. LALIT THUKRAL & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal challenging the dismissal of leave to defend and upheld the decree for rent and charges due for the lock-in period and admitted occupation period under the lease agreement.
India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd v. Rajiv Kumar Saxena
The Delhi High Court dismissed ITDC's delayed challenge to an arbitral award on grounds of procedural delay and upheld the award's merits regarding disputed furniture and testing charges.
Banglar Manabadhikar Suraksha Manch v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to reapply for registration under the FCRA despite a pending criminal case against its General Secretary and directed the authority to decide the fresh application within six weeks.
Shelly Karwal v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was granted to accused in dowry demand case after parties reconciled and marriage was solemnized, subject to conditions ensuring investigation cooperation.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Zaheer Abbas & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for grievous injuries in a motor accident, reduced the interest rate from 12% to 9%, and dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging negligence and quantum of damages.
M/S LIFELONG MEDIATECH PVT LTD v. M/S UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of 65 days delay, holding that a corporate appellant must provide satisfactory explanation beyond vague internal approvals to justify delay in filing an appeal under the Arbitration Act.
S.K. Tewari v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the All India Chess Federation's registration and recognition, directing the petitioner to pursue the matter in the Madras High Court where parallel proceedings are pending.
Akbar Ali v. Delhi Wakf Board
The Delhi High Court held that a petition challenging Wakf Board eviction orders filed after eight years is barred by limitation under the Limitation Act, 1963, and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Rakesh Kumar & Co. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting coercion claims in a Supplementary Agreement and affirmed the imposition of costs, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Saira Bano v. Abrar Ahmed & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed appointment of an arbitrator under a valid arbitration agreement despite disputes over substitution and held an assignee to be a necessary party to arbitration.
DSGMC AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
The Delhi High Court held that the CBSE's blanket ban on metallic objects in NEET exams unjustifiably infringed Sikh candidates' constitutional right to wear the kara and kirpan, directing accommodation through prior screening.
The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd Kamrul & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of accused in a sexual assault case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's statements, negative DNA evidence, and lack of corroborative medical evidence.
Sunil Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition and acquitted the petitioner after the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act was compounded by the complainant in accordance with Section 147.
Waseem v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of causing simple injuries in a 2015 altercation, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and absence of weapon recovery.
Sagar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail granted to accused in gang rape and kidnapping case due to material discrepancies in prosecution evidence and prior bail granted to co-accused.
Pushkar v. The State Thr. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a gang rape and kidnapping case due to discrepancies in the prosecution’s case and prior bail granted to a co-accused.