Delhi High Court
65,687 judgments
Raj Pati & Ors. v. Meena Devi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' appeal, upholding the respondent's possession of the suit property under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act based on valid documents and lack of credible evidence of continuous possession by the appellants.
Kamini Kashyap v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld bail granted to the accused, holding that bail should not be cancelled mechanically without evidence of misuse affecting the trial, especially at an advanced stage of proceedings.
Parasramka Holdings Pvt. Ltd. v. Ambience Private Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that raising an arbitration clause objection in the written statement suffices as invocation under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act, mandating referral to arbitration even without a specific prayer, and allowed the defendants’ applications accordingly.
The India Fitness Connect Pvt. Ltd. v. Ozone Spa Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s application for injunction restraining presentation of post-dated cheques, holding that the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act applies and allegations of a sham agreement require evidence beyond pleadings.
Vinod @ Banti v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from gang rape under Section 376(2)(g) IPC to individual rape under Section 376 IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the common intention necessary for gang rape.
TATA CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. v. A.G. AEROVISION ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that sending the signed Arbitral Award to the last known address with delivery attempts constitutes valid service, triggering the limitation period for objections and rendering the Execution Petition maintainable.
Varian Medical Systems International India Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection of a bid and cancellation of procurement, holding that administrative decisions in tender processes are not liable to interference unless arbitrary or mala fide.
Sulahkul Satsang Mandal v. Land Acquisition Collector (South West) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if neither possession is taken nor compensation is paid or deposited in court, and deposit in government treasury is insufficient.
Subhash Chopra & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court within five years of the award.
Reliance Communication Limited v. Bharti Infratel Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's interim order directing Reliance Communication to furnish a bank guarantee to secure Bharti Infratel's contractual claims, holding that such interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act is independent of CPC provisions and justified to protect the respondent's interests pending arbitration.
Reliance Communication Limited & Anr. v. Bharti Infratel Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal’s interim order directing Reliance Communication to furnish a bank guarantee to secure Bharti Infratel’s claim pending arbitration, emphasizing limited scope for appellate interference in interim reliefs under arbitration law.
Parsoli Motors Works Private Limited v. BMW India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim relief to extend a fixed-term non-exclusive BMW dealership, holding no enforceable right to renewal existed and interim injunctions under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act must respect contractual terms and limitations under the Specific Relief Act.
Sanjay Mehra v. Kores India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the Trial court’s decree allowing recovery of sales tax paid by the Plaintiff due to the Defendant’s failure to submit statutory ST-1 forms within limitation under the continuing breach principle.
Yonker Skates Pvt Ltd v. I - Bots & Anr
The Delhi High Court modified a permanent injunction against Flipkart, holding that as an intermediary protected under the IT Act, it must act only upon notification of trademark infringement and is not liable for proactive policing of listings.
Hanif and Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking physical possession of land allotted over 40 years ago on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, emphasizing that stale claims will not be entertained.
Astonfield Renewables Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Ravinder Raina
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting pro-rata shares and dues to the respondent, holding that disputes under two interlinked agreements could be referred to a common arbitral tribunal and that the arbitrator’s contract interpretation was reasonable and binding.
Laxmi Archon (P) Ltd. v. ADM South West
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and directed the petitioner to pursue the statutory appeal for No Objection Certificate, emphasizing the availability of alternative remedy and expeditious disposal.
Vijay Kumar Bajaj v. R.D. Nath and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that once acquisition proceedings have been declared lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act in an earlier writ petition, a second petition for the same relief on the same land cannot be entertained, and subsequent purchasers have locus standi to claim lapse of acquisition proceedings.
Sanjeev Sikka and Anr. v. Reserve Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory pre-deposit requirement under Section 18 of the SARFAESI Act, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the DRAT order rejecting their appeal for non-compliance.
R B B v. LTG S D B
The Delhi High Court dismissed the wife's appeal challenging the Family Court's dismissal of her interim maintenance application under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, upholding the decree of dissolution of marriage on cruelty grounds.