Delhi High Court
67,253 judgments
Dhan Devi v. Laxmi Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal, holding that without documentary proof of title, possession claims based on inheritance cannot be sustained, and recognized the appellant's possessory rights evidenced by a family arrangement.
Farm Manufacturing Co. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award imposing misuse charges on leased property, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited and the charges were correctly calculated as per applicable office orders.
Subhadara v. Vijender Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction over partition suits involving agricultural holdings under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, and dismissed the review petitions challenging such dismissal.
Santosh Kumari Chadha v. Railway Employees CGHS Ltd. & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that interest in an arbitration award must be simple unless specified, fixed the payable amount based on the General Body resolution, and directed possession of the flat to the petitioner's legal heirs upon payment.
Gammon India Ltd. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court set aside parts of an arbitral Award for failing to provide reasons and lacking judicial approach, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of reasoned awards under the Arbitration Act.
The Commissioner, Transport v. BSC-C&C JV
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the petitioner responsible for project delays and denied judicial interference under the limited scope of Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Vinay Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal seeking enhancement of sentence under the NDPS Act, upholding the Trial Court's lenient sentence considering mitigating factors and voluntary confession.
SHIRISH M.BARVE v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioner’s pending Notary certificate renewal application by a reasoned order after allowing the petitioner to submit additional documents and be heard.
RAMESH FAKIRRAO KUYATE v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to dispose of the petitioner’s pending Notary certificate renewal application by a reasoned order after allowing submission of additional documents and opportunity of hearing before denial.
DAP BUILDCON PVT LTD v. B.B. LAL AGGARWAL
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend application in a summary suit, holding that a jurisdiction clause conferring jurisdiction on a court lacking jurisdiction is void and that the defendant's admission of liability entitled the plaintiff to a decree.
Patna Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that while existing homeopathic colleges need not produce a State Government NOC, failure to provide mandatory facilities like dead bodies for dissection justifies denial of admission permission.
Union of India v. Shrey Bajaj and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to maintain a reserve panel or waiting list to fill vacancies arising from non-joining candidates is arbitrary, and qualified candidates must be considered for appointment from such lists.
Lalita Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the denial of maintenance under section 125 CrPC, holding that the wife was employed, had sufficient means, and had willfully concealed material facts, thus disentitling her from maintenance.
Rajiv Kumar v. Meena Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed two petitions and all pending applications as withdrawn upon the petitioners' request for withdrawal.
SWISSKEM HEALTHCARE v. THE DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL (INDIA)
The Delhi High Court formally included and disposed of several pharmaceutical companies' writ petitions by reference to an earlier common judgment, ensuring consistent and efficient adjudication.
Manglam Express Cargo Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acceptance of tender bids after the prescribed validity period is ineffective, quashing termination orders and directing refund of earnest money.
Mohd. Yaseen v. State of Delhi
Bail was granted to accused in a murder case at an advanced trial stage where only formal witnesses remained and the sole circumstance against them was non-lodging of a missing report.
Danny Singh @Denny v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under IPC based on an amicable compromise between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
M/S ANS CONSTRUCTIONS LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting claims based on a No Claim Certificate held valid despite allegations of coercion, emphasizing the binding nature of such certificates absent timely protest.
Anil Kumar Bakshi v. Satvir and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order treating a Section 138 NI Act case as a summons trial under Section 145(2), upholding the trial court's factual appreciation and discretion.