Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
North East Engineering and Construction v. Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited
The Delhi High Court held that disputes under a valid arbitration agreement are prima facie arbitrable and appointed an arbitrator, leaving detailed arbitrability and merits to the arbitral tribunal.
Amit Johri v. Deepak Johri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that property inherited under Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is self-acquired property of the heir and does not vest by birth in his son, dismissing the suit for partition and possession by the son during the father's lifetime.
Darshan Kaur v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that misuse charges are payable for exclusive office use of leased property by a foreign mission, dismissed the petitioner's challenge, and upheld the demand as a condition for conversion from leasehold to freehold.
Reserve Bank of India v. B S Rawat
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's reduction of dismissal to discharge simpliciter, affirming the Tribunal's jurisdiction and the principle of proportionality in punishment under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Jagdish Prasad & Ors. v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that employees occupying staff quarters provided by UGC-funded colleges or their Trusts are not entitled to HRA, and recoveries of unauthorized payments can only be made prospectively from the date of UGC's clear direction.
Ravi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Banks Board Bureau lacks jurisdiction to conduct selections for Public Sector General Insurance Companies, quashing ACC circulars expanding its mandate and invalidating the impugned appointments.
Vakamulla Chandrashekhar & Ors. v. Registrar of Companies
The Delhi High Court held that subordinate courts lack jurisdiction to restore complaints dismissed for non-appearance, quashing the restoration and summons orders in a Companies Act offence case.
Jurgaj Singh v. BSES Yamuna Power Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus to compel supply of documents for appeal against removal, holding that the respondent had duly performed its public duty and provided fair opportunity of hearing.
Keshav Chander Thakur & Anr. v. Krishan Chander & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a 1976 partition decree and a 1970 registered sub-lease, holding that the minor was effectively represented, the appellants had knowledge of the decree, and the suit was barred and frivolous.
Harmeetpal Singh Bindra & Ors. v. Citibank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that surrender of a life insurance policy under Section 6 of the Married Women’s Property Act with trustee consent is valid and directed the insurer to release the policy proceeds for the benefit of minor beneficiaries.
Sumita Mazumder v. Debasish Mazumder
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking to set aside an ex parte divorce decree due to inordinate delay and laches, affirming that prompt action is required to challenge such decrees under the Special Marriage Act.
Suman Lata v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Anganwadi workers do not hold civil posts under the State and their service claims do not lie before Administrative Tribunals, but allowed the writ petition as the tribunal’s decision had attained finality.
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj v. K. N. Sati and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision invalidating the downward refixation of pay and recovery of alleged excess payments without prior notice, holding such recovery barred after five years and emphasizing strict compliance with natural justice.
Chetan Sabharwal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 28 (1)
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging reopening of income tax assessments under Sections 147/148, holding that investigation reports constituted sufficient material and no impermissible change of opinion occurred.
Jeger Ali Oagaz v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against a petitioner who unknowingly carried one cartridge, holding that conscious possession is essential to constitute an offence.
Ashok Sardana & Anr. v. Pramod Sardana & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the appellant's claim that the New Friends Colony property was joint family property, affirming individual ownership by Late Smt. Dropadi Devi based on title and evidence.
Ram Murti Bansal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking retrospective promotion after a 21-year delay, holding that delay and laches bar interference with settled seniority and promotion rights under Article 226.
Balvinder Kaur & Ors. v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by legal heirs seeking retrospective promotion of a deceased lecturer due to inordinate delay, laches, and non-fulfillment of mandatory eligibility criteria under the Merit Promotion Scheme.
Central Board of Trustee v. Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a public library society employing over twenty persons is covered under the Employees' Provident Funds Act via Notification GSR 1294, requiring Provident Fund contributions despite not charging subscription fees.
Sangeeta Jeswani & Ors. v. Oriental Bank of Commerce & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a prior equitable mortgage and dismissed the petitioners' challenge to the recovery and sale of the mortgaged property, rejecting their bona fide purchaser and forgery claims.