Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Sterlite Technologies Ltd v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that disputes over the mode of computation of copper prices under a supply contract are arbitrable and appointed a substitute arbitrator after BSNL failed to do so.
Chitra Sharma v. Airline Allied Services Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking continuation of contractual employment, holding that absence without sanctioned medical leave constitutes indiscipline justifying termination.
Mohd. Anwar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of a disabled accused with a criminal history who was absconding and alleged to have instigated his sons to commit assault and extortion.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Kamal Dev Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remanded the compensation claim for fresh determination of whether the deceased driver died due to an accident involving the insured vehicle or an unknown vehicle, emphasizing absolute liability of employer and insurer under the Employees’ Compensation Act.
Palika Youth Street Vendors Welfare Society v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to comply with Section 19 of the Street Vendors Act, 2014, mandating preparation and issuance of inventories of seized goods to street vendors to protect their rights and livelihood.
Bhagwati Prasad & Another v. Union of India & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioners' claim for pay parity, affirming that pay fixation is the domain of expert bodies and equal pay claims require substantial identity of posts.
Atul Sood v. Delhi Police & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the penalty of censure imposed on a police officer for failure to maintain proper criminal records, holding that the punishment was proportionate and not liable to judicial interference.
U. Rai Arya v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order directing payment of 9% simple interest on delayed retirement benefits, rejecting the petitioner's claim for higher compounded interest.
Ram Chander Sharma v. Mohd. Rafiq & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced the motor accident compensation award from Rs. 3,02,950/- to Rs. 5,50,000/- considering the appellant's permanent disability and prolonged treatment.
ICICI Bank Ltd v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction under Section 20 CPC is determined by the cause of action and set aside the trial court’s order returning plaints for lack of jurisdiction in ICICI Bank’s loan recovery suits.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that civil suits for loan recovery can be filed where part of the cause of action arises, setting aside the trial court's order returning plaints for lack of territorial jurisdiction.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction in loan recovery suits under Section 20 CPC includes courts where the bank branch is located, setting aside the trial court's order returning plaints for lack of jurisdiction.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction in civil loan recovery suits is governed by Section 20 CPC and set aside the trial court's order returning plaints for lack of jurisdiction based on a misapplication of criminal jurisdiction principles.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Delhi courts have territorial jurisdiction over loan recovery suits where part of the cause of action arises, setting aside trial court orders returning plaints for lack of jurisdiction.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction in loan recovery suits is governed by Section 20 CPC and set aside the trial court's order returning plaints based on misapplication of criminal procedure law.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction in civil suits for loan recovery is governed by Section 20 CPC and that disbursement through a dealer outside jurisdiction does not oust the court's jurisdiction where the loan agreement was executed and repayments made.
Bharat Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court clarified that parole does not bar furlough in the same year and directed regular suo moto identification of convicts eligible for furlough.
State v. Gurpreet Singh Walia
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to send a memory chip for repeated forensic examination, emphasizing the need to avoid undue trial delay once expert reports are on record.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Tarun Klumar Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition filed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for non-prosecution and allowed restoration only upon filing an appropriate affidavit.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Ruchi Suri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that legal representatives of a deceased claimant can continue a claim for compensation after the claimant's death during pendency, dismissing the insurer's appeal and upholding the award to the deceased's sisters.