Delhi High Court
76,521 judgments
Navayuga Engineering Co. P Ltd v. Public Works Department
The Delhi High Court restored parts of an arbitral award allowing market rate claims for delay caused by the employer under Section 55 of the Contract Act, while rejecting bonus claims based on altering the scheduled completion date.
MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS
Delhi High Court set aside the patent office's rejection of a software patent application under Section 3(k), directing re-examination under the 2017 CRI Guidelines emphasizing technical contribution and effect.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. SATYAPAL SINGH YADAV
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of departmental punishment against a police constable acquitted in criminal proceedings, holding that mere hostility of witnesses does not justify disciplinary action under Rule 12 of the Delhi Police (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1980.
Chamanlal Verma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's refusal to restore a suit dismissed for non-prosecution, holding that negligence of counsel does not constitute sufficient cause for condonation of delay under Order IX Rule 9 CPC.
Shweta Sharma v. M/S. Volkswagen Finance Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the repossession order under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act for non-maintainability, directing the appellant to first seek modification before the original court.
NTT DOCOMO INC. v. TATA SONS LIMITED
Delhi High Court held that RBI has no locus standi to intervene in enforcement of an arbitral award between private parties and upheld enforcement of the award and consent terms despite RBI's objections under FEMA.
Hari Kishore Sharma v. Chief Secretary Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim stay in a writ petition challenging deputation-based appointment over contractual extension, holding that interim relief in employment matters requires exceptional circumstances.
Sunagro Seeds Pvt Ltd v. National Seeds Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that liquidated damages at 3% of the cost of un-lifted seeds, as per the contract schedule, is the correct measure of damages payable for breach of contract, reducing the arbitrator’s award accordingly.
Ajay Kumar Sinha v. Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited & Pragati Power Corporation Limited
The court held that non-communication of ACR entries violates Article 14 and directed retrospective promotion and seniority restoration upon upgradation of ACRs with review DPC consideration.
Nipun Malhotra v. Government of Delhi NCT
The Delhi High Court directed the Government to clarify and conduct a disability audit of government buildings to ensure accessibility for differently abled persons, underscoring the State's duty to facilitate disabled persons' rights.
City Palace Electronics (P) Ltd v. M/S Sony India (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that goods sold on principal-to-principal basis vest ownership in the buyer, dismissed Sony's claim to repossess goods, set aside warranty-related interim directions beyond suit scope, and imposed costs on Sony for frivolous pleadings.
Delhi Development Authority v. Harish Chander
The Delhi High Court allowed the DDA's appeal, setting aside the order directing allotment of a flat to Harish Chander at 1989 rates due to his inordinate delay and failure to prove dispatch of the demand letter.
Vishal @ Nanu & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 308, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, imposing conditions of good behaviour and compensation.
Pooja Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and related proceedings arising from a private dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers.
Pooja Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and related proceedings arising from a private dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers.
Sushil Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed continued lawful investigation into the disappearance of Shri Pyare Lal, emphasizing the necessity of truthful cooperation from family members and periodic reporting by police.
Iqbal Singh and Anr v. Ashok Lamba and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the restoration of a suit dismissed for non-appearance, holding that deaths in the plaintiff's family constituted sufficient cause under Order IX Rule 9 CPC, and imposed costs to compensate the defendants.
Symantec Software Solutions v. R Modi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s discretionary order permitting additional witnesses to be summoned, emphasizing that such orders should not be disturbed unless legally erroneous or causing grave injustice.
Rahul v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 376 IPC of a minor prosecutrix but modified the sentence considering the subsequent marriage between the appellant and prosecutrix after she attained majority.
M/S VISIONAIRE INDIA v. M/S IBM INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the condonation of delay in filing the written statement caused by the agent's negligence and improper service at a non-principal office.