Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
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.
NTPC Ltd. v. Patel Engineering Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting the contractor reimbursement and compensation for delays and power supply failures, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Mohinder Pal Singh v. Kamalpreet Kaur Lamba and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit challenging a consent decree obtained by fraud is maintainable and cannot be dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, as such issues cannot be adjudicated in execution proceedings.
Indian Teacher Training Institute & Ors v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that teacher training institutions are entitled to have their recognition applications processed strictly as per statutory procedure with an opportunity to cure deficiencies under newly notified regulations.
Nareshkumar Yadav & Anr. v. Mukesh Chand Yadav
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the Probate Court's final grant of probate operates as res judicata, barring the appellants from challenging the Will's validity in a separate suit.
Harvinder Singh Sethi v. Raj Kalra & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions restraining alienation of disputed properties and appointed a sole arbitrator to resolve the parties' disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
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The Delhi High Court held that street vendors cannot be evicted or relocated before completion of survey and certification under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, and directed municipal authorities to make the Town Vending Committee functional for dispute resolution.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. v. Canara Bank and Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the AAIFR's in limine dismissal of the Operating Agency's appeal, directing it to be heard on merits to ensure procedural fairness and natural justice.
Hari Saran Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs involving neighborly disputes under Sections 452, 323, 147, 149, 34, 308, and 325 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Dilip Roy Choudhury v. Solution Infotech India P.Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash a Section 138 NI Act complaint at an advanced trial stage, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should not be exercised to quash proceedings nearing completion.
Kishan & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs under Section 308 IPC based on amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Fujitshu India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed MTNL's appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitral award that allowed customs duty reimbursement and maintenance charges, emphasizing limited judicial interference in arbitration awards.
Natwar Rateria v. CBI
The Delhi High Court held that the death of a co-accused causing abatement of proceedings does not automatically acquit the surviving accused charged with conspiracy, allowing the trial to continue.
V.K. Kadyan v. P.K. Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition alleging contempt against respondents for non-promotion, holding that absence of wilful disobedience precludes contempt liability.
Gauri Shanker v. Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the cancellation of a kerosene oil depot licence due to unreasonable delay and repeated renewals, holding that the licensing authority was estopped from acting on stale material.
Department of Transport Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Star Bus Services Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's petition challenging an interim order restraining penalty imposition by the appellant, directing the arbitrator to decide pending applications on the fixed hearing date.
DELHI WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The court held that advertisement rights under a concession agreement require compliance with its terms and statutory permissions, setting aside unlawful licence fee demands but upholding removal of unauthorized advertisements.
Brham Prakash v. Assistance Commissioner Food & Supplies (East)
The Delhi High Court quashed the cancellation of a Fair Price Shop license due to inordinate delay and repeated renewals amounting to condonation, emphasizing that discretionary administrative action must be timely exercised.