Delhi High Court
77,325 judgments
Binod Kumar Bawri & Ors v. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited
The Delhi High Court held that Order 21 Rule 41(2) CPC is inapplicable to Section 9 interim relief petitions under the Arbitration Act and set aside asset disclosure orders, remanding the matter for fresh consideration under correct legal principles.
Binod Kumar Bawri & Ors v. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited
The Delhi High Court held that Order 21 Rule 41(2) CPC does not apply to interim measures under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act and set aside asset disclosure orders, remanding the matter for fresh consideration applying correct legal standards.
State v. Kapil
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's conviction and lenient sentence in a case of alleged kidnapping and rape, emphasizing discretion under Section 376(2) IPC where the prosecutrix's consent and age were disputed.
Bansal Dye Chem Pvt Ltd v. Commissioner Value Added Tax, Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that penalty under the DVAT Act cannot be imposed without issuing a separate notice and affording an opportunity of hearing, setting aside the penalty order and remanding for fresh consideration.
Kallu Mal v. Babu Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal challenging injunction relief denial where the defendant held possession under municipal license, condoned delay in filing appeal, and allowed the appellant to pursue separate remedy for obstruction of easementary rights.
Bina Chadha v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s appointment as Junior Hindi Translator was a promotion, not direct recruitment, and dismissed her claim for additional financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme.
Virender Kumar v. CRPF
The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of a probationary CRPF constable under Rule 5(1) of the CCS (Temporary Servant) Rules, 1965, holding that serious allegations of misconduct require fair procedure including a show-cause notice and opportunity to be heard.
Arun Kumar Nayyar v. Rajtni Bahl
The High Court dismissed the revision petitions as withdrawn and directed the lower forum to expedite disposal of the tenancy matters.
Ashok Kumar Kharya v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a supplementary chargesheet filed without prior court permission and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the summoning order against the petitioner accused of criminal breach of trust and cheating in a housing society land fraud case.
The Metal Scrap Trading Corpn. v. Sunnaren Seaways Inc.
The Delhi High Court dismissed MSTC's application for condonation of delay and restoration of appeal, holding that no sufficient cause was shown and emphasizing the need for finality and proper prosecution of appeals.
S Rajagopal v. Union of India and Ors.
The High Court held that disputes regarding entitlement to Ex-Serviceman status and ESM identity cards for retired armed forces personnel drawing pro-rata pension fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Armed Forces Tribunal, and the writ petition is not maintainable before the High Court.
SH VARUN CHAUDDHARY & ORS v. STATE OF NCT & ANR
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354A, 323, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
C.S. Malik v. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a hastily issued charge sheet against a retired CSIR officer for violating natural justice and directed payment of interest on delayed retirement benefits, while upholding procedural safeguards for post-retirement disciplinary action.
Sepoy Balwan Choudhary v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the reduction in rank and imprisonment imposed on a soldier for assaulting a superior officer was disproportionate given provocation by the superior, and restored the soldier’s rank and benefits.
The Statesman Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging an award under the Working Journalists Act, upholding the original decision for lack of grounds to interfere.
Union of India v. Cairn India Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to an arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction post-final award must be pursued in the courts of the seat of arbitration, dismissing the suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction.
Kush Kalra v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that excluding women from recruitment as officers in the Indian Territorial Army is unconstitutional discrimination violating Articles 14, 15, and 16, and directed the respondents to allow women to apply on par with men.
Shiv Prakash Katiyar v. Jawahar Lal University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an interlocutory order issuing notice without deciding any controversy is not a "judgment" under Clause 10 of the Letters Patent, and thus the Letters Patent Appeal against such order is not maintainable.
Jai Balaji Security Services v. A.P.F.C. Delhi (North)
The Delhi High Court held that the 75% pre-deposit requirement under Section 7-O of the Employees Provident Funds Act applies only to appeals under Section 7-A, allowing the Tribunal to grant interim relief in appeals under Sections 7-Q and 14-B without such pre-deposit.
Jai Balaji Security Services v. A.P.F.C. Delhi (North)
The Delhi High Court held that the 75% pre-deposit embargo under Section 7-O of the Employees Provident Funds Act applies only to appeals under Section 7-A, allowing appeals and interim stays under Sections 7-Q and 14-B without such pre-deposit.