Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Shreeji Overseas India Pvt Ltd v. PEC Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and refused condonation of over three years' delay in filing, emphasizing strict enforcement of limitation and insufficient cause for delay despite imprisonment of the appellant's directors.
Perfect Mechanical Industries v. Delhi Jal Board, Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding no arbitration agreement existed due to the omission of the arbitration clause and inapplicability of dispute resolution provisions under the contract.
HPCL- Mittal Energy Limited v. Artson Engineering Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for failing to consider the petitioner's counter-claim and for granting unsubstantiated relief, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned awards in accordance with contract terms under the Arbitration Act.
N N Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing claims for damages on premature foreclosure of a contract under clause 13, holding that bona fide abandonment justifies such foreclosure and limits compensation to executed work and reasonable costs.
Shri Romi Garg v. BDR Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The court held that the remedy for a prior purchaser under an Agreement to Sell lies under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, and dismissed the plaintiff's application to restore a suit seeking nullification of subsequent Agreements to Sell and related documents.
Devi v. M/S New Times
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an eviction petition, remanded the case for amendment of pleadings and further evidence, and directed expeditious disposal considering the petitioner's advanced age.
Tara Chand v. Suman Lata
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide need grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, rejecting tenant's claim of alternative commercial use of other premises due to lack of credible evidence.
Sat Parkash & Anr. v. Ravinder Kumar
The Delhi High Court remanded an eviction case for amendment of pleadings and further evidence, holding that bona fide need under Section 14(1)(e) requires strict proof and grounds related to reconstruction must be pleaded under other clauses of Section 14(1).
Rajesh Kumar v. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
The Court held that suspension must be reviewed within 90 days and directed reconsideration of the petitioner’s revocation request due to unexplained delay in review beyond the statutory period.
Ajay Mehrotra v. Management Development Institute (MDI) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that disciplinary proceedings arising in Gurgaon must be challenged in the courts having jurisdiction there, not in Delhi.
Shashi Kumar Shrivastava v. Directorate of Education and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to reconsider the petitioner's promotion and grade pay claims with a speaking order, ensuring compliance with earlier judicial directions.
Ataullah Khan v. Satyawati College and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to hold the Departmental Promotion Committee meeting within specified timelines to consider the petitioner’s promotion, leaving substantive reliefs open for future consideration.
M/S SMC COMTRADE LTD v. M/S NARNOLI BUILLION & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a recovery suit for non-prosecution, granting the plaintiff a final opportunity to lead evidence with strict timelines and costs imposed to ensure fair trial and prevent procedural abuse.
Vayam Technologies Ltd v. Hewlett Packard Financial Services (India) Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to stay invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, reaffirming that such guarantees are independent contracts and injunctions against their invocation are granted only in cases of egregious fraud.
K.S. Chauhan v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the petitioner’s claims for disproportionate reduction in license fees and procedural non-compliance, dismissing the challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Jaibir Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging non-selection in CAPFs-2012, holding that selection depends on marks, post preferences, and vacancy availability.
Gurmeet Singh @ Satpal v. NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, rejecting the defence of sudden fight and intoxication, relying on the truthful eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. v. SPS Engineering Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for claims under contract clause 7.0.9.0 runs from the completion and final billing of substitute work, setting aside the arbitrator's award rejecting IOCL's claim as time-barred and remanding the matter for fresh determination.
Jatinder Khanduja v. Jagdish Khanduja
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered Gift Deed and dismissed the appellant's claim of exclusive ownership under an unproved family settlement, granting possession and injunction in favor of the respondent.
Sucheta Negi v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging recovery of excess deputation allowance, directing the petitioner to file a representation and the respondent to pass a speaking order in accordance with deputation rules limiting pay protection and deputation period.