Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
IMV INDIA PVT LTD v. STRIDEWEL INTERNATIONAL
The Delhi High Court held that a unilateral arbitration clause printed on the reverse of invoices without explicit acceptance and naming a non-existent arbitral institution does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.
M/s Gupta International & Ors. v. Ashok Kumar Singhal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that transfer of partnership immovable property was valid as it was made with the consent of the partner, inferred from signed balance sheets and settlement documents, dismissing the plaintiffs' suit for possession and cancellation.
Arun Kumar Saraf and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded a director disqualification dispute arising from internal management deadlock to the Registrar of Companies, staying the disqualification pending the ROC's decision.
Sandeep Tiwari v. The State
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 304 Part-II IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and improper reliance on Section 106 Indian Evidence Act presumption.
Yashwanth Shenoy v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that post-2016 amendment to Rule 42A, the DGCA cannot grant exemptions from prescribed flight time and rest limits, mandating strict compliance with fatigue management regulations to ensure aviation safety.
U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Shakuntla Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by adjusting the multiplier, disallowing loss of love and affection, adding future prospects, and modifying non-pecuniary damages in line with established precedents.
Smt Anarkali & Anr. v. Shri Vijay Pal Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying actual income with future prospects, a higher multiplier, and increased interest, following the Supreme Court's Pranay Sethi ruling.
Babu Lal v. Nirmala Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order based on bona fide need, rejecting the tenant's challenge to the landlord's ownership and permitting joinder of multiple tenancies in a single eviction petition.
Batliboi Limited v. Kiran Sharma
The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order and granted leave to contest to the tenant where triable issues existed regarding the landlord's bona fide need and alternative accommodation under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
SAKL PASWAN & ANR. v. JAI NANDAN BHAGAT & ORS.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct multiplier and future prospects, set aside insurer's exoneration due to lack of plea, and increased interest rate to 9% per annum.
IMV INDIA PVT LTD v. STRIDEWEL INTERNATIONAL
The Delhi High Court held that no arbitration agreement existed where an arbitration clause printed on the back of invoices referred disputes to a non-existent institution and was not mutually agreed upon, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.
Vikas Kumar v. Purshotam Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that summons for judgment were duly served and the trial court rightly decreed the suit under Order XXXVII CPC due to non-filing of leave to defend.
Mohammad Aftab Alam v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Registrar of Companies to examine the petitioner’s resignation and stay his disqualification pending a speaking order.
Satish Kumar v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused under Sections 498-A and 304B IPC, holding that bail may be granted where allegations rest on legal presumptions without conclusive evidence, subject to conditions safeguarding the investigation.
Prakash Dagar v. Ring Midway Senior Secondary School
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to act promptly under the Delhi School Education Act after petitioners submit representations regarding non-payment of salary and denial of teaching duties by school authorities.
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Medical Council of India must follow natural justice and comply with the Central Government's binding directions in processing medical college seat increase schemes under Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Northern Coalfields Ltd v. Heavy Engineering Corpn Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that refund of court fees is mandated upon referral to arbitration under Section 89 CPC and Section 16 Court Fees Act, but where litigation is protracted, costs may be imposed to compensate judicial time before refund is granted.
Dr. Sangamitra Acharya & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that forcible detention of an adult woman in a mental health facility without valid consent and procedural compliance violates her fundamental rights under Article 21, affirming her autonomy and liberty against coercive family and institutional actions.
Prakash Dagar v. Ring Midway Senior Secondary School
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to take prompt action under the Delhi School Education Act after giving the school an opportunity of hearing, and ordered petitioners to make a representation to resolve their salary dispute.
Manish Sharma @ Pappan v. The State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a kidnapping-murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove ransom calls, recovery, and conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt in circumstantial evidence.