Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Modtech Furniture Private Ltd. v. Ncube Planning Design Private Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a suit under Order XXXVII CPC claiming jointly against a non-contractual party is not maintainable and dismissed the arbitration application due to the presence of a necessary party without an arbitration agreement, converting the suit into an ordinary suit.
National Highway & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited v. KMC Constructions Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting NHIDC's claim for penalty on delayed submission of Performance Bank Guarantee, holding no unilateral right to impose damages existed and that acceptance of security waived delay penalties.
Jitender Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court acquitted the petitioner under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act on amicable settlement, directing release of deposited amount and imposing costs.
Vir Chand Maini & Anr. v. Reliance Capital Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in a mortgage loan dispute, affirming the binding nature of an arbitration clause despite post-signature interpolation and unregistered agreement, and validated the treatment of the mortgage loan as a simple loan agreement with proper interest calculation.
Deepak Kumar v. The State & Anr.
The High Court held that the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is in favor of the cheque holder and the Trial Court erred in not summoning the accused, restoring the complaint for trial.
Sushma Chadha v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court stayed the disqualification of a director due to a struck off company, directing compliance with Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018, following the precedent in Sandeep Singh.
Mahender Kumar Khandelwal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to avail relief under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act and the Condonation of Delay Scheme, stayed his disqualification, and directed the Registrar of Companies to facilitate compliance following the precedent in Sandeep Singh & Anr.
Mohd. Jamal v. The State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and conclusively prove homicidal death.
Sajal Kumar Tripathi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Companies to stay the petitioner’s director disqualification and activate his DIN pending compliance with statutory provisions under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018, following the precedent in Sandeep Singh & Anr.
Ram Rahish Yadav v. Sushila Rani
The Delhi High Court reduced motor accident compensation by excluding unproven income, applying a one-third deduction for personal expenses, and aligning non-pecuniary damages with Supreme Court precedent in Pranay Sethi.
M/S HARE RAM SINGH SECURITY AGENCY v. PRASAR BHART & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging premature termination of a security services contract validly terminated under a contractual clause permitting termination by one month's notice without cause.
Yogesh v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a Section 376 IPC case, holding that a false promise to marry does not constitute rape when the prosecutrix was already married.
M/S HOTZ INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. v. DR. RAVI SINGH & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to plaintiff's failure to prove continuous readiness and willingness, granting refund of amounts paid without interest.
The Coca-Cola Company & Anr v. Glacier Water Industries Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to The Coca-Cola Company against unauthorized use of its registered trademark KINLEY by Glacier Water Industries, affirming trademark infringement and passing off.
National Highway Authority of India v. M/S PROGRESSIVE-MVR JOINT VENTURE
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Cess Act, 1996, was a subsequent legislation for contract purposes as its rules were notified after tender submission, dismissing NHAI's challenge.
State v. Sanjay Sangwan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition against acquittal for being filed beyond the prescribed limitation period without sufficient explanation for delay.
Tasleem v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Tasleem for robbery under Section 392 IPC, ruling that use or threat of a deadly weapon causing instant fear during theft constitutes robbery despite minor contradictions in witness accounts.
Apoorv Ranjan Sharma & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Registrar of Companies to follow precedent and allow directors of a struck-off company to regularize their status under Section 248(2) and the Condonation of Delay Scheme, staying their disqualification pending compliance.
Indu Bala Jain v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging show cause notices are premature before final orders, directing the authority to consider replies and pass speaking orders, with liberty to approach the court thereafter.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Ananya Enterprises
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, rejecting a one-sided arbitration clause and referring disputes under a loan agreement to arbitration.