Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Nimit Gandhi v. Harshita G. Gandhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against the Family Court's interim maintenance order of Rs. 25,000 per month granted to the wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, upholding the order as reasonable and sustainable.
Food Corporation of India v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner
The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of the Food Corporation of India as principal employer to pay Provident Fund dues for contract workers under Section 7-A of the EPF Act, dismissing challenges based on non-impleading of contractors and non-production of records.
Sameer Bahadur v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRAT’s pre-deposit requirement and refused to interfere with the ongoing SARFAESI appeals, directing the petitioner to seek early hearing before the tribunal.
Appolo Handloom Manufacturing Co-Op. Society Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Registrar under the MSCS Act has the exclusive power to appoint a substitute arbitrator upon recusal, directing timely appointment and communication to parties.
Gautam Dutta v. Registrar of Societies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that interim relief in a writ petition challenging election rules of a private society cannot be granted without first deciding the writ petition’s maintainability under Article 12 of the Constitution.
Jeeramani Nursing School v. Indian Nursing Council
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Nursing Council to decide the petitioner's representation within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the decision further.
Delhi Technological University v. Mr. Chander Shekhar
The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit filed beyond the three-year limitation period without valid acknowledgment of debt is barred and liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC.
Ravish Beniwal v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking custody of a daughter in a matrimonial dispute, directing the petitioner to seek custody or visitation rights before the Family Court.
Sh Bhupender v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a rape case arising from an alleged false promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise without mala fide intent does not vitiate consent under Section 375 IPC.
Gajendra Singh v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a construction contract, holding that limitation and arbitrability objections are primarily for the arbitral tribunal to decide unless claims are manifestly time barred.
Chander Prabha v. Delhi Technological University
The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit filed beyond the three-year limitation period is liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, and that mere RTI replies or reminders do not extend limitation under Section 18 of the Limitation Act.
Sanjay Yadav v. Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the removal of a bus queue shelter as factually incorrect and legally misconceived.
Container Corporation of India Limited v. Roadwings International Pvt. Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 starts from receipt of the majority award, not the dissenting opinion or certified copy, and dismissed the petition as barred by limitation.
TWC Aviation Capital Limited v. SpiceJet Limited
The Delhi High Court held that UK Court orders relating to aircraft lease disputes are enforceable in India under Sections 13 and 44A CPC and allowed the plaintiff’s suit for declaration and injunction to secure possession of aircraft and engines.
Kuldeep Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot invoke Section 91 Cr.P.C. at the charge framing stage to summon documents relevant only to defence, dismissing the petition seeking such production as a prohibited fishing inquiry.
Dhruva Goel v. M/S Chetanya Buildcon Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance directing defendants to execute the sale deed for the property after full payment and possession, with conditions on power of attorney and tax discharge.
Dhruva Goel v. M/S Chetanya Buildcon Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance directing the defendants to execute the sale deed after the plaintiff paid the sale consideration and took possession, while waiving monetary claims.
Arjun Mehta v. Saurav Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a broadly worded arbitration clause in an MoU is binding and arbitrable despite the petitioner not signing the MoU, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising therefrom.
Rakesh Chander Chadda v. Shri Vinod Kumar Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld conditional leave to defend in a summary suit for recovery on a dishonoured cheque, emphasizing that admission of signature and promissory note suffice for prima facie defence under Order XXXVII CPC.
Pardeep v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a disability sustained during authorized leave without causal connection to military service does not entitle a naval personnel to disability pension.