Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
M/S. FIBERFILL ENGINEERS v. M/S. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for lack of evidence supporting full and final settlement, emphasizing that accord and satisfaction requires proof of payment acceptance after deductions.
Kasim v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s dismissal of a belated application to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the need for prompt reporting of threats and judicial discretion exercised to prevent abuse of process.
Mahadev Prasad v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme as the petitioner did not meet the eligibility criteria for promotion to Sub Inspector.
Mrs Tejinder Pal Gujral v. S Manjinder Singh Sirsa & Ors.
Delhi High Court holds DSGMC officials guilty of contempt for wilful non-compliance of orders directing payment of salaries and arrears under 6th and 7th CPC to GHPS employees, directing administrative action to enforce compliance.
Abdul Basit v. Jawaharlal Nehru University and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed JNU to decide the petitioner's appeal against ICC sexual harassment recommendations within four weeks, ensuring natural justice and interim protection.
M/S Yash Fans and Appliances Ltd v. M/S Ottomate International Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court must refer disputes to arbitration if a valid arbitration agreement exists and the petition is timely, without examining the merits of the dispute.
Raj Kumar Batra v. Commissioner of Customs (Preventive)
The Delhi High Court held that interest is payable on the entire refundable redemption fine and penalty amount retained by Customs, quashing the corrigendum that limited interest to the statutory pre-deposit amount.
M/S HARI DASHAN SEVASHRAM PVT. LTD. v. M/S PAUL SALES PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's amendment application and the plaintiff's application for judgment on admission, holding that running account entries do not constitute clear admissions and amendments introducing irrelevant claims are impermissible.
Sunil Sethi v. M/S Hero Fincorp Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to invalid unilateral appointment of the sole arbitrator barred under Section 12(5) read with the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Shri Naresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld that compassionate allowance under CCS Pension Rules is discretionary and can be granted to dismissed employees with less than 10 years of service, dismissing the Government's challenge to its withdrawal.
SIBA INTERNATIONAL v. UNION BANK OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking to restrain possession of secured assets under SARFAESI Act due to the petitioner's default on payment undertakings and allowed the bank to proceed with recovery.
Bhuvaneshwari Subramanian v. University Grants Commission
The Delhi High Court held that the UGC cannot disqualify a candidate from JRF after a final declared UGC-NET result, and advisory eligibility criteria cannot be treated as mandatory, affirming the petitioner's entitlement to JRF based on her interdisciplinary M.Phil. qualification.
IFUNA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETIES LTD. v. THE REGISTRAR, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES, GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a cooperative society membership granted in 1986, ruling that no domicile requirement existed under the applicable law then, and dismissed the review petition challenging this decision.
Anurav Jaju v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
Anticipatory bail was denied to accused in a serious economic offence involving forged loan documents and fund diversion, as custodial interrogation was necessary to protect investigation integrity.
Meena Devi & Anr. v. The State GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the wife's relatives to refrain from interfering in the matrimonial home and disposed of the Habeas Corpus petition seeking release of minor children, facilitating family reconciliation.
M/S UPPER INDIA TRADING CO. PVT. LTD. v. M/S HERO FINCORP LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the sole arbitrator was unilaterally appointed by a party interested in the dispute, violating Section 12(5) and the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Jebin Nagarajan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking directions to trace an adult alleged missing wife staying with her parents of her own free will, emphasizing respect for adult autonomy and ordering return of her original documents.
Mahua Moitra v. Directorate of Enforcement and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to restrain media leaks of investigation-related information against a public figure, balancing freedom of the press with privacy and fair investigation rights.
Suresh Kumar Rathee v. Shri Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition, holding that substantial compliance with its 2016 order was made by the Registrar Cooperative Societies in resolving allotment claims, and no willful disobedience occurred.
Piyush Bagoriya & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a policy limiting retention of government accommodation by families of deceased service personnel to five and a half years, dismissing the appellants' challenge to extend occupancy beyond this period.