Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Naresh Kumar v. Shashi Kiran Amar & Anr.
The High Court directed the trial court to clarify whether sufficient cause was found to set aside ex parte proceedings under Order IX Rule 7 CPC and whether the status quo ante was restored, while also referring the matter for mediation.
M/S JAIN DOMESTIC APPLIANCES v. M/S SUNRISE INDUSTRIES
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant’s petition to place additional documents on record during the evidence stage under Order XI Rule 1(7)(c) CPC with liberty to file an additional affidavit and for the plaintiff to lead rebuttal evidence.
Shakti Kumar Pawar v. Shashi Gosain
The Delhi High Court permitted the tenant to raise valuation objections in a suit for possession and directed the trial court to consider such applications and pending interim relief applications expeditiously.
K S Forge Metal Pvt Ltd v. Sh K K Aggarwal Since Deceased Through His Legal Heirs Smt. Deepika Aggarwal & Ors.
The High Court allowed a late amendment to the plaint to include admitted possessors as defendants, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments to ensure effective adjudication and avoid unenforceable decrees.
Mansura Brush Works v. Commissioner of Delhi Goods and Service Tax
Delhi High Court directed restoration of GST portal access and reconsideration of GST registration suspension where petitioner was denied opportunity to file reply to Show Cause Notice.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd v. Directorate of Enforcement & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delay in filing an appeal under PMLA caused by bank merger-related restructuring can be condoned, allowing the appeal to be heard on merits despite a 700-day delay.
Darshan Dabas v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Darshan Dabas in a murder case, holding that the nature of allegations, evidence, and criminal antecedents did not justify bail at this stage.
M/S SAWAN TRADING CO. v. RADHA DEVI AGGARWAL & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of the tenant on the landlord’s bona fide requirement, affirming that the landlord need not prove absolute ownership and that the High Court’s revisional jurisdiction is supervisory, not appellate.
Naresh Kumar Jain v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges against bar owners for destruction of evidence, serving intoxicants to minors, and non-reporting of offences, emphasizing the prima facie standard at the charge stage and owners' nondelegable duties.
Arvind Saraf v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court upheld the Magistrate's order directing FIR registration under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. for alleged cheating and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the FIR, emphasizing limited revisional interference post FIR registration and the need to allow investigation to proceed.
Nooren Ali @ Rahul Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a father accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter, emphasizing the victim's independent right to justice and the gravity of the allegations.
Nathu v. State
The High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and criminal intimidation charges due to unexplained delay, inconsistencies in prosecutrix’s testimony, and failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Mr. Kamlesh Kumar v. Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a private arbitral society is not an instrumentality of the State nor discharges public functions to be amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S ALMASS INDIA
The Delhi High Court dismissed MCD's appeal, holding that an arbitral award rendered by an arbitrator appointed unilaterally by an ineligible person under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act is void and unenforceable.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S ALMASS INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral award rendered by an arbitrator appointed unilaterally by an ineligible person under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is without jurisdiction and cannot be enforced.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S ALMASS INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator ineligible under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act cannot validly appoint another arbitrator, rendering the arbitral award unenforceable and dismissing MCD's appeal.
Deepak Chaudhary & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC following a full and final mediated settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S ALMASS INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator appointed unilaterally by an ineligible person under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act cannot validly render an award, and such award is unenforceable.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. M/S ALMASS INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court's refusal to enforce an arbitral award rendered by an arbitrator appointed unilaterally by an ineligible person, holding such appointment void and the award unenforceable.
MS. Tayal Agencies v. Kendriya Bhandar
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the arbitration clause to adjudicate a payment dispute, holding that objections to contract validity and prior arbitration are to be decided by the arbitrator.