Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
K.K. Modi Investment & Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Apollo International Inc. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that defendants not party to a shareholders agreement may be bound by its non-compete clause through conduct and lifting of the corporate veil, and are necessary parties to the suit, rejecting their applications to dismiss or delete them.
Hitesh Sagar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a temporary government employee for lack of requisite experience despite verification of certificates, holding no formal inquiry was necessary when termination is based on unsuitability.
Delhi Development Authority v. Rajiv Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the allottee's right to allotment of an alternate flat despite delay, holding the DDA liable for deficiency in service and directing allotment with payment.
Bachan Lal Saini v. Harbans Singh
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of possession filed by an owner does not abate if the property devolves upon a trust during pendency and the plaintiff remains a trustee.
Neena Vohra v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that the appellant cannot raise the issue of misuser charges for the first time at this stage and no substantial question of law arises.
Kartar Singh v. Pooja
The Delhi High Court dismissed as premature a petition challenging Family Court orders allowing a review petition involving fraud allegations, directing the Family Court to decide the matter in accordance with law.
Union of India v. M/S. Navayuga Engineering Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that delay beyond the 120-day period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be condoned, and administrative delay does not constitute sufficient cause for such condonation.
SPML INFRA LIMITED v. GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award due to failure to show sufficient cause for delay beyond the strict limitation period and held that fundamental filing defects render the petition invalid to stop limitation.
Ram Murat v. M/S. Dynatech Controls (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of unjustified termination of a workman and affirmed compensation awarded in lieu of reinstatement, emphasizing the employer's burden to prove voluntary resignation.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTD. v. M/S OCEANIC SOLVENT INDUSTRIES LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s application for condonation of delay and restoration of an arbitration-related petition, imposing costs due to delay caused by difficulties in inspection and personal reasons.
Reserve Bank of India v. B.S. Rawat
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's reduction of dismissal to discharge for an indebted RBI employee, affirming Regulation 45's applicability but deeming dismissal harsh and disproportionate under the facts.
Ashok v. Gagan
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of landlord's bonafide necessity for business and office use under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
L K Kaul v. Pradeep Kumar Khanna (HUF) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking restoration of a suit and condonation of delay, holding that mere assertion of Alzheimer's disease without adequate medical evidence does not constitute sufficient cause to excuse a 548-day delay.
Baldev Singh Solanki v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the setting aside of summons to police officers, holding that non-registration of FIR does not constitute offences under Sections 120-B or 442 IPC and proper remedy lies under Cr.P.C. provisions, not criminal prosecution without evidence.
Sh. Sewa Ram & Ors. v. Sh. Ashraf & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age, considering future prospects, and rejecting the set-off of insurance proceeds.
Jitender Kumar @ Jai v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellants of gang rape charges due to insufficient evidence but convicted them for lesser offences of kidnapping and outraging modesty under Sections 366 and 354 IPC, applying Section 222 CrPC to convict for a lesser offence not originally charged.
Ritu Gupta & Anr v. Usha Dhand & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that civil courts have jurisdiction to try suits alleging fraud in sale deeds despite SARFAESI proceedings, and confirmed interim relief maintaining status quo pending trial.
Haryana Petrochemicals Ltd. v. Indian Petrochemicals Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, validating company authorization, legal notice service, and compensation awarded beyond fine under CrPC revisional powers.
Gakko Bunka Education Society v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr.
Delhi High Court held that an educational society with income tax exemption under Section 12A is entitled to exemption from additional FAR charges under DDA Notification 2012 and directed refund of charges paid under protest.
Director of Income Tax (E) v. Indo French Centre
The Delhi High Court upheld the exemption of interest income earned by the Indo French Centre on foreign deposits under a special CBDT order, rejecting Revenue's claim of taxability under Sections 11 and 13 of the Income Tax Act.