Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Bikanervala Foods Pvt Ltd v. M/S. Namaste Foods & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to appoint a substitute Arbitrator following the death of the sole Arbitrator, affirming the Court's jurisdiction under Section 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings.
Amrit Pal Singh Gambhir v. Inderjeet Singh Gambhir & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed Defendant No.2’s application to amend the Written Statement at the initial stage to incorporate estoppel plea and other facts, emphasizing no prejudice and timely completion of pleadings.
Praveen Jain v. Financial Commissioner and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking restitution of possession over disputed land, holding that writ jurisdiction is not available for disputed factual issues and parties must approach civil courts for resolution.
Akash Solanki & Anr. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment of additional contractual Cath Lab Technicians, holding that replacement without regular selection was not established as the new posts were additional.
Kirpal Singh v. Guru Harkrishan Public School and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that employees of unaided minority schools are entitled to terminal benefits under the 6th and 7th CPC and directed payment with interest, rejecting respondents' contention of withholding benefits.
Bijender Singh Lather v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside coercive proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. against accused who joined investigation post chargesheet, while upholding proclamation against the accused who evaded investigation.
DR GHANSHYAM CHOURASIYA v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANR
The Delhi High Court directed the government to consider the petitioner's claim for last increment and retirement benefits in light of binding Supreme Court rulings and dispose of it within six weeks.
Sushila Vel v. Airport Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition on pay anomaly and seniority by directing the Competent Authority to consider the petitioner's representation within six weeks after hearing her.
M/s Lumax Auto Pvt Ltd v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court dissolved M/s Lumax Auto Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956 and discharged the Official Liquidator as winding up could not proceed due to lack of assets.
Ashok Mehra v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of a rejected alternate plot allotment application after finding the Recommendation Committee failed to properly consider official acquisition records and the petitioner’s representation.
M/S Supreme Enterprises v. Principal Commissioner of Goods and Service Tax North Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective reasons and proper notice, and modified the cancellation date to the actual business closure date.
Three Ess Industries v. Commissioner of VAT and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to consider and decide the petitioner’s claim for statutory interest on delayed VAT refund under Section 42 of the DVAT Act, mandating payment or a reasoned order.
Delhi Development Authority and Anr. v. Surjit Singh and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing DDA to reckon the respondent's past MES service for pension and ACP benefits despite procedural formalities and an earlier undertaking.
State v. Rohit
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO case due to failure of prosecution to prove the victim's minority and inconsistencies in her statements.
Bihar State Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation v. National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral Award due to unilateral appointment of the Arbitrator without express written consent and lack of valid consent to the settlement, reaffirming strict compliance with Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act.
Commissioner of Police v. Meena Kumari
The High Court remanded dismissal without departmental enquiry under Article 311(2)(b) for fresh consideration, emphasizing the need for objective reasons and judicial scrutiny before dispensing with enquiry.
Chandani v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a major daughter living voluntarily with her husband cannot be compelled to return to her parents via habeas corpus petition.
Currymia Foods Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a company succeeding a sole proprietorship contractor must obtain fresh registration to supply meat to the Army, upholding removal of the predecessor for failure to notify change.
Gaurav Kumar v. Nirmal Singh & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the motor accident claim appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove rash and negligent driving by the truck driver and that the accident was caused due to the tractor trolley losing control, with contributory negligence by the appellant.
JAI OPTICAL v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST demand order for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of personal hearing.