Delhi High Court
67,253 judgments
ARDEE INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD v. ANURADHA BHATIA
The Delhi High Court held that the 2015 amendments to the Arbitration Act do not apply retrospectively to arbitral proceedings commenced before 23.10.2015, entitling petitioners to automatic stay of enforcement upon filing Section 34 petitions under the unamended law.
ARDEE INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD v. ANURADHA BHATIA
The Delhi High Court held that the amended arbitration provisions do not apply retrospectively to proceedings commenced before 23.10.2015, preserving the automatic stay on enforcement under the unamended Act.
The Chancellor, Masters & Scholars of University of Oxford v. Rameshwari Photocopy Services
The Delhi High Court held that photocopying of copyrighted works by educational institutions for preparation of course packs falls within the educational exceptions under Section 52(1)(i) of the Copyright Act, 1957 and does not constitute copyright infringement.
Mohd. Nayeem v. NGT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a kidnapping FIR where the victim voluntarily married the petitioner, held the arrest wrongful, and directed a recordable warning against the investigating officer for misuse of authority.
Harvinder Singh v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed re-assessment notices issued on the basis of retrospective amendments to Section 80HHC(3) of the Income Tax Act, holding such amendments cannot justify reopening completed assessments.
Mr. Santosh Kumar Tripathi, ASC v. RA.1 DULARI GUPTA
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging non-compliance with pay-scale orders, directing payment by the government and deferring execution of bailable warrants against an official on child care leave.
Ram Singh v. Chairman Cum Managing Director Delhi Transport Corporation & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition, holding that the petitioner cannot maintain a fresh Original Application challenging promotion orders after earlier applications were dismissed as barred by limitation and affirmed by the Court.
Teyma India Private Limited v. JITF Water Infrastructure Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking to restrain invocation of unconditional bank guarantees, holding that such invocation cannot be enjoined except in cases of fraud, irretrievable injustice, or special equity.
L C Sharma v. Jai Singh
The Delhi High Court held that a pure question of law can be raised at any stage and directed the trial court to reconsider framing an additional issue under the Delhi Land Reforms Act.
Amit Arora v. High Court of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that seniority between promotee and direct recruit SPAs is governed by the rule applicable on the date of appointment, dismissing the petitioner’s claim based on date of confirmation.
Rajbir Singh & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellants by permitting compounding of the Section 325 IPC offence following a valid compromise between the parties.
K.G. Mohanachandran v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary orders against a government servant for violation of natural justice due to non-supply of CVC and UPSC reports and lack of evidence to prove charges.
M/S HB Stockholdings Ltd. v. The Asst. Commissioner of I.T.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices issued beyond the statutory limitation period and held that reassessment cannot be initiated without fresh tangible material post regular assessments.
Bright Enterprises Private Ltd & Anr v. MJ Bizcraft LLP & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a commercial suit cannot be dismissed at admission without summons and that summary judgment under Order XIIIA CPC requires an application after summons, setting aside a dismissal without such procedure.
Ram Prakash Tripathi v. Rohit Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of an application to dismiss a plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action based on prior possession.
D.K. Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the principle of 'no work no pay' denying backwages to an employee who failed to join redeployment during pendency of a service dispute without an interim stay.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Jai Bhan
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the writ petition by reducing the back wages payable to a reinstated employee from 50% to Rs.4 lakh, balancing the employee's entitlement with delay and equity considerations.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Braham Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the addition of 50% inflation in compensation calculation but apportioned 50% negligence to the appellant's stationary truck, granting recovery rights against the other insurer.
Rajneesh Trust & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where compensation was not paid to landowners but only deposited in treasury.
Arun Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement.