Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Magicon Impex Pvt Ltd v. Megnostar Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dissolved Megnostar Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, ending winding up proceedings due to lack of assets and discharged the Official Liquidator.
Telecommunication Consultants India Ltd v. Shivaa Trading
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award as the sole arbitrator was de jure ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that such appointments are void ab initio absent an express written waiver.
Raj Kumar Hingorani v. Shilpi Srivastav
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal based on a lawful Memorandum of Settlement directing withdrawal of complaints and compliance with payment terms.
Rajeev Gupta v. Sarita Garg & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit challenging the validity of a registered Will and seeking partition of the deceased's estate is maintainable and dismissed the appeal against rejection of the plaint for want of cause of action.
Ayan Ahmed & Anr. v. GNCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354A, 323, 506, 509, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that minor offences settled between parties can be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Jagdev Singh alias Dev Singh alias Jasdev Singh and Anr. v. Competent Authority and Administrator
The Delhi High Court held that the Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA cannot condone delay beyond the statutory limitation period prescribed under Section 68(O) of the NDPS Act, and dismissed the writ petition challenging refusal of condonation.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. M/S. International Engineers & Project Consultant Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the review petition and held that a suit under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act, 1940 for production of the entire arbitration record is maintainable despite prior receipt of the award copy, and once the record is filed, no further directions to the arbitrator are necessary.
Mohd Sauban Jirjis v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance order directing heirs occupying inherited flats to pay monthly maintenance to their senior citizen grandmother under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
Umeshwar Prasad v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s claim for promotions and arrears, holding that promotion entitlements must follow Recruitment Rules and that delay in challenging non-promotion bars post-retirement claims.
Rajesh Kumar Sharawat and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354B, 509, 506, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC can be exercised to prevent abuse of process in minor personal disputes.
M/S BPTP LTD. & ANR. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC arising from a civil dispute over plot allotment following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that mere breach of contract without fraudulent intention does not warrant criminal prosecution.
Maya Devi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that urbanisation notification under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 renders the Delhi Land Reform Act, 1954 and pending proceedings thereunder non est in law, setting aside impugned orders and allowing parties to seek civil remedies.
Manjri Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of a Rs. 10 Lakh security deposit as a condition for permitting the appellant, a personal guarantor in a bank fraud case, to travel abroad, dismissing her appeal against the interlocutory order.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. D K Industries and Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from default on financial facilities secured by guarantee and mortgage, following compliance with SARFAESI Act procedures.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court upheld the lawful arrest and remand of Arvind Kejriwal under PMLA, rejecting challenge based on procedural and political grounds.
National Highways Authority of India v. Shri Krishna Murari Sharma and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing NHAI to reckon deputation service for seniority and promotion, invalidating a conflicting circular and affirming statutory regulations as binding.
Anil Kumar Anand v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that UTI AMC, a limited company without governmental control, is not amenable to writ jurisdiction and dismissed the appellant's service-related writ petitions accordingly.
Arun Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order dismissing the contempt petition, holding that the UPSC complied with the Tribunal's directions by provisionally including the petitioner in the IAS Select List due to a prior charge sheet, and clarified the limited scope of contempt jurisdiction.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Hemlata & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the interest rate on motor accident compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum considering COVID-19 delays, while upholding the award against deduction for compassionate employment benefits.
Jaspal Singh Reyatt v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a property-related forgery and cheating case, holding that custodial interrogation is not justified in a primarily civil dispute based on documentary evidence and emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights under Article 21.