Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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CLASSIC-KSM BASHIR JV v. RITES LIMITED

04 May 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:2930

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.

civil petition_partly_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 bank guarantee contract termination

Ram Singh v. D.T.C.

04 May 2018 · Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:2912

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.

labor appeal_allowed Industrial Adjudicator Labour Court natural justice opportunity to be heard

B.S. Meena v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.

04 May 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:2911

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.

civil appeal_dismissed civil suit recovery telephone misuse balance of probabilities

Unity Infraproject Ltd. v. Aim Construction Co.

04 May 2018 · Vibhu Bahkru · 2018:DHC:2909

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.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal scope of reference

MEGA COMPUTERS (MEGA-E-STORE) v. LALIT THUKRAL & ANR.

04 May 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:2910

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 37 CPC leave to defend lock-in period rent recovery

India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd v. Rajiv Kumar Saxena

04 May 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:2935

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.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 condonation of delay arbitral award challenge

Banglar Manabadhikar Suraksha Manch v. Union of India

03 May 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:9010

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 registration under FCRA pending criminal case judicial review

Shelly Karwal v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi

03 May 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:8210

Anticipatory bail was granted to accused in dowry demand case after parties reconciled and marriage was solemnized, subject to conditions ensuring investigation cooperation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail dowry demand reconciliation marriage solemnization

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Zaheer Abbas & Ors.

03 May 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:2905

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor vehicle accident compensation permanent disability loss of earning capacity

M/S LIFELONG MEDIATECH PVT LTD v. M/S UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO LTD

03 May 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:2904-DB

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Section 37 Arbitration and Conciliation Act limitation commercial disputes

S.K. Tewari v. Union of India & Anr.

03 May 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:2903

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.

administrative petition_dismissed National Sports Federation Societies Registration Act Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 All India Chess Federation

Akbar Ali v. Delhi Wakf Board

03 May 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:2902

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.

property petition_dismissed Significant Wakf Act, 1995 Limitation Act, 1963 Section 83(2) Wakf Act eviction order

Rakesh Kumar & Co. v. Union of India

03 May 2018 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2018:DHC:2901
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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.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Supplementary Agreement Coercion

Saira Bano v. Abrar Ahmed & Anr.

03 May 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:2900

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.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 arbitration agreement appointment of arbitrator

DSGMC AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS

03 May 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA · 2018:DHC:2884-DB

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.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant Article 25 Constitution of India freedom of religion kara kirpan

The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Mohd Kamrul & Anr

03 May 2018 · S.P. Garg · 2018:DHC:2885

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed discharge sexual assault POCSO Act DNA evidence

Sunil Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

03 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:2886

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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 Section 147 compounding of offence

Waseem v. The State of NCT of Delhi

03 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:2887

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.

criminal petition_allowed anticipatory bail Section 308 IPC Section 323 IPC Section 34 IPC

Sagar v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

03 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:2890

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376-D IPC Section 365 IPC discrepancies in prosecution evidence

Pushkar v. The State Thr. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

03 May 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:2888

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 376-D IPC Section 365 IPC discrepancies in victim statement