Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
The National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment v. Alegion Insurance Broking Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding no real dispute existed between the parties as accounts were settled and partial payments accepted.
M/S AF COLENCO LTD. v. M/S TUFF ENERGY LTD.
The Delhi High Court decreed a suit for recovery of unpaid consultancy fees against a defendant who failed to appear despite proper and substituted service, awarding interest and costs to the plaintiff.
Rattan Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 20 NDPS Act but reduced the default sentence for non-payment of fine considering the appellant's prolonged incarceration and poverty.
Vinod Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction for kidnapping and rape, holding that the prosecutrix was above sixteen years and had accompanied the appellant voluntarily, negating the prosecution's case.
Vijaya C. Gursahaney v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the period of litigation delaying mutation must be excluded from composition fee calculation, directing the DDA to recalculate the fee accordingly.
Tara Chand v. State
The criminal appeal of Tara Chand was disposed of by referring to a common detailed judgment delivered in a related appeal on the same day.
Jai Bhagwan & Ors. v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for daily wager employees illegally retrenched without statutory benefits, declining reinstatement due to elapsed time and nature of employment.
DDA v. Banwari Lal Arya
The Delhi High Court held that cancellation of a flat allotment without sending the demand letter to the applicant's permanent address after postal communication failed is invalid, and reinstated the allotment subject to payment of current costs.
Dharambir Singh v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for assaulting a superior officer, holding that the disciplinary process complied with natural justice and the penalty was not disproportionate.
S.K. Sharma v. School of Planning and Architecture
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a probationary employee by a delegated authority through a non-stigmatic order without requiring a formal departmental enquiry, rejecting claims of automatic confirmation and procedural impropriety.
DELHI TRANSCO LTD & ORS v. SHARAD CHANDRA SHARMA
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal without departmental inquiry under Regulation 10 is invalid unless the disciplinary authority records relevant material showing it is not reasonably practicable to hold such inquiry, and the authority must be competent to pass the order.
M/S RAKESH BROTHERS v. AREVA T & D INDIA LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's failure to appoint an arbitrator as per the arbitration agreement.
Manglu; Tara Chand; Rajesh Shukla v. State
The High Court upheld robbery convictions based on credible injured witness testimony but set aside the deadly weapon charge under Section 397 IPC due to insufficient proof, reducing the sentence accordingly.
Manpreet Singh Talwar v. Ravinder Nath Chopra and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside ex parte orders against the defendant and allowed him to contest the suit on merits subject to costs, emphasizing fair trial and prevention of prejudice.
Jagjit Singh Saini v. Smita
The High Court upheld the order granting the respondent a one-time opportunity to defend the suit despite prior ex parte dismissal, emphasizing the interest of justice and imposing costs for delay.
Tristar Hotels Pvt Ltd v. M/S Select Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw its arbitration petition, vacated interim relief, and directed the disputed deposit to remain with the Court pending arbitral award, while permitting the respondent to pursue recovery from the new owner.
Sajid @ Salman v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges, holding that the sexual intercourse was consensual and the prosecution failed to prove lack of consent beyond reasonable doubt.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence v. Bhanu Chandra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that while there is no statutory obligation to supply documents in complaint cases, the accused must be given access to ensure a fair trial, and refused to set aside the order directing such supply under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohd. Asfaq v. Akhand Bharat Chit Fund Pvt. Ltd.
The High Court of Delhi disposed of the petition by referring to a contemporaneous judgment in a related case without independent adjudication.
Sadiq Hussain v. Akhand Bharat Chit Fund Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that while the Trial Court cannot review its order framing notice under Section 251 Cr.P.C., an accused not served with summons is entitled to copies of the complaint and documents to ensure a fair trial.