Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
M/S S.P. VIRMANI & SONS PVT. LTD. v. M/S OTC EXCHANGE OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld its decision allowing refund of forfeited application money in a dealership contract, holding forfeiture unjustified without proof of loss under Sections 73 and 74 of the Indian Contract Act.
Anil Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the de-empanelment of a police officer from the UN Mission Reserve List due to disciplinary punishments and APAR grading below eligibility criteria under Standing Order 16/2012, affirming that selection for UN Missions is administrative without inherent right.
GMR Ambala Chandigarh Expressways Pvt Ltd v. National Highway Authority of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that when an arbitrator is appointed by the Court under Section 11(6) due to a party's failure, only the Court can appoint a substitute arbitrator upon vacancy, not the parties themselves.
M/S. EPSILON PUBLISHING HOUSE PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a trademark renewal despite delayed surcharge payment, affirming the Registrar's discretion and procedural grace periods under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Tupperware India Private Ltd v. Veena Walia
The Delhi High Court upheld termination of a distributor agreement under a no-cause termination clause post-renewal and affirmed an arbitral award for Rs. 14 lakhs based on an oral settlement agreement.
Rekha Pujji v. Mahinder Pal Singh Pujji
The Delhi High Court granted a preliminary decree of partition declaring equal shares in jointly owned properties and appointed a Local Commissioner to determine the mode of partition.
Senthoor Pandian v. Election Commission of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a splinter faction challenging the Election Commission's recognition order must first register as a political party and follow statutory procedures before claiming a reserved symbol, and dismissed the petitioner's interim relief application.
Rana Parween Siddiqui v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the electoral roll for the Delhi Waqf Board must include a Muslim member or ex-member of the Delhi Bar Council before nominating a Senior Muslim Advocate, directing inclusion of the petitioner accordingly.
CADILA HEALTHCARE LIMITED AND ANR. v. COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CCI's order directing investigation under Section 26(1) of the Competition Act, ruling that review/recall is not available after the DG's report and that parties must argue merits before the Commission.
Prakash Jarwal v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of assaulting a public servant, emphasizing stringent conditions to prevent harassment and noting the need for transparency in interactions between legislators and bureaucrats.
Bhateri & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of a delayed compensation claim for a railway accident death, holding that the delay was unexplained and the nature of injuries negated the appellants' version of accidental fall.
Union of India v. S.K. Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside the Disciplinary Authority's remand of inquiry to a new Inquiry Officer as impermissible de novo inquiry under Rule 15(1) of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
Pradeep Kumar v. The District and Sessions Judge (Headquarters)
The Delhi High Court held that an employee not serving penalty on the promotion date is entitled to retrospective promotion despite a minor penalty imposed later.
Asha v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of a College Hostel Warden requires Governing Body approval following Staff Council recommendation, and an appointment by the Principal alone is irregular.
Ashish Gupta v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Jai Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a case of simple injuries and house trespass, subject to conditions including personal bond and cooperation with investigation.
R v. B @ H B
The Delhi High Court allowed the wife's appeal and granted divorce on grounds of cruelty and irretrievable breakdown of marriage where the husband failed to contest and subjected her to mental and physical cruelty.
Shri Prakash & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-payment of compensation despite physical possession, entitling petitioners to compensation under the new Act.
Amrik Singh & Anr. v. Truebluz Clothing
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for lack of jurisdiction as the sole arbitrator was appointed without the petitioners' consent, and held that limitation under Section 34 begins only upon service of the award.
Lalit Kumar v. Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking release of scholarship funds and reduction of application rejections, noting improved administration via the National Scholarship Portal.