Delhi High Court
62,488 judgments
Movie Times Cineplex Pvt. Ltd. v. MRG Developers Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the lessee's claim of lesser leased area and liability to pay full rent and maintenance charges, emphasizing limited judicial review under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Rafiq Ahmed and Ors. v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of land acquisition notifications and dismissed the petitioners' challenge for lack of title and vagueness, affirming the lawful acquisition for a public infrastructure project.
Surender Goyal v. Vikram Malhotra
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the refusal to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that the defendant was duly served and failed to provide sufficient cause for non-appearance and delay.
Jugnu Bhardwaj v. Shiv Kumar @ Bhola
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's rejection of leave to defend in a summary suit, holding that baseless fraud allegations without credible evidence cannot defeat a duly executed loan agreement.
Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee v. Manmeet Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree for possession and mesne profits, holding that the Will was not proved due to lack of attesting witness support and non-production of the original Will.
WEST END MOTORS v. DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 27 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 directing summons to an Inspecting Engineer to produce inspection records before the Arbitral Tribunal.
PNB HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED v. KATE AMIT BABAN
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, restraining respondents from alienating the mortgaged property pending arbitration due to breach of loan repayment.
C P Rama Rao v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Chairman of the respondent Authority is ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act to act as sole arbitrator or nominate one, and appointed an independent arbitrator instead.
Raj Kumar Roy v. Reserve Bank of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the classification of the petitioner's bank account as 'fraud' due to non-supply of material documents and lack of personal hearing, directing the bank to comply with natural justice and RBI guidelines before passing any further order.
Manish Kumar Sachar v. U.O.I & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary authorities must provide the UPSC's advisory opinion to the delinquent employee before imposing punishment, following the earlier Supreme Court precedent, and quashed the impugned order for non-communication.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission v. The Additional Director Directorate General of GST Intelligence
The Delhi High Court held that fees collected by electricity regulatory commissions in discharge of their statutory regulatory and quasi-judicial functions are not liable to GST under the CGST and IGST Acts.
M/S THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER CGST DELHI NORTH & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that the GST liability on reinsurance services for the period 01.07.2017 to 24.01.2018 is regularized by the GST Council's circular and extended the benefit of such regularization to the petitioner despite earlier adverse orders.
FIVESTAR DEHYDRATION PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the respondent defaulted in complying with the arbitration clause in a contract dispute over supply specifications.
Vijay Kumar Ojha v. Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's belated objection to territorial jurisdiction, holding that failure to raise such objection before framing issues results in waiver under Section 21 CPC.
Shafique Khan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court reduced the sentence of appellant Shafique Khan under Section 392 IPC from eight to six years, granting release as he had already served more than the modified term, emphasizing parity and mitigating factors in sentencing.
The Chairman, New Delhi Municipal Council v. Dr. G. S. Thind
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of pension withdrawal proceedings under Rule 9(1) of the CCS (Pension) Rules against retired NDMC officers convicted of corruption, quashing the Tribunal's contrary findings.
Raman Suri v. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that establishing a separate police station for electricity theft is a policy decision beyond judicial mandate and directed respondents to implement existing enforcement measures and committee suggestions.
Fauja Singh v. The Director of Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging retrenchment of school drivers, holding that the employer complied with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, including notice and compensation requirements.
Dr. Rahul Bhayana v. Dr. Rohit Bhayana & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator, leaving issues of arbitrability and fraud to the arbitral tribunal.
M/S SRIRAM CABLES PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that no fresh Section 21 notice is required before appointing a fresh arbitrator after an arbitral award is set aside due to unilateral appointment, and accordingly appointed a new arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.