Delhi High Court
101,979 judgments
M/S. NATIONAL PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION LTD. v. M/S. R.S. AVTAR SINGH & CO.
The Delhi High Court upheld a non-speaking lump sum arbitration award, holding that courts cannot interfere with arbitrator's jurisdiction or reappraise evidence absent jurisdictional errors under the Arbitration Act, 1940.
Real Lifestyle Broadcasting Pvt Ltd v. Turner Asia Pacific Ventures Inc.
The Delhi High Court upheld that the distribution network and encryption keys were not part of the sanctioned scheme's undertaking, rejecting the appellant's claim of unworkability and refusing to modify or wind up the company under Section 392 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Prem Chand v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pension claims by employees with temporary status are recurring causes of action not barred by limitation and must be adjudicated on merits, restoring the petitioner's claim for fresh consideration.
DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION v. RAMESH CHAND
The High Court set aside the CAT order for violation of natural justice, holding that no declaratory order affecting rights can be passed without notice and opportunity to the affected party.
Balwan Singh v. Bhupinder & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 324 IPC, rejecting petitioner's claim for conviction under Section 326 IPC due to insufficient evidence of grievous injury.
S. Raju Aiyer v. Jawahar Lal Nehru University and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the findings of sexual harassment against the petitioner and the penalty of compulsory retirement, dismissing challenges to the enquiry's fairness and authority of disciplinary bodies.
Akhilesh Kumar Mishra v. Benjamin David Billington
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging acquittal in a narcotics case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove recovery and possession beyond reasonable doubt, and upheld the trial court's order giving benefit of doubt to the accused.
Zafar Umar Khan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court upheld conviction for terrorism funding under POTA and arms possession, admitted confession despite procedural lapses, but reduced sentence considering mitigating factors.
Maya Devi & Anr. v. Jai Singh Tomar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellants' second appeal holding that their suit challenging a 1976 relinquishment deed was barred by limitation and the amended Hindu Succession Act did not apply retrospectively.
Pankaj Kumar Jha v. The Chief of the Army Staff and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a validly recorded severe reprimand under the Army Act, holding that the petitioner’s delay in contesting the punishment precluded relief.
Harjinder Pal Singh v. Ravinder Singh Anand
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to set aside an ex parte decree under Order 37 Rule 4 CPC due to delay, lack of sufficient grounds, and the defendant's status as a Proclaimed Offender, thereby upholding the decree for recovery based on dishonoured cheques.
Captain Kersy Ratonsha Driver v. NEPC India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 19 CPC, a suit for damages can be filed in Delhi where the wrongful act's effect occurred, despite the order originating in Bombay, affirming Delhi Courts' territorial jurisdiction.
Star India Pvt. Ltd. v. Piyush Agarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining defendants from commercially disseminating contemporaneous cricket match updates without license, recognizing common law protection against unjust enrichment while balancing public interest and freedom of speech.
GNCT OF DELHI v. BHOLLA DUTT SHARMA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that personnel in the Wireless Section of the Delhi Fire Service are not entitled to pay scale parity with Delhi Police personnel due to significant differences in duties and statutory status, setting aside the Tribunal's contrary order.
Sltnder Kukreja v. Ravi Singh
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes between parties as per their arbitration agreement and institutional rules.
Baljeet Singh & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court condoned an 860-day delay in filing a land acquisition appeal and allowed compensation to be assessed based on a prior binding judgment fixing fair market value for the land in question.
M/S Indus Towers Ltd v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn writ petitions filed by Indus Towers Ltd concerning income tax refunds, as the petitioner chose to pursue interest claims before the tax authorities.
Santosh Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for compassionate appointment in an aided school due to absence of any extant policy or scheme governing such appointments.
Vigneshwara Development Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Narender Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the lessee’s appeal holding that rent remission applied only to specified months and that damages and mesne profits claims require evidence, thereby upholding the decree for possession and rent arrears.
Capt. Anirudh Tyagi v. Indian Airlines Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a pilot's writ petition seeking compensation and training alleging discrimination, holding that lack of qualification justified differential pay and that voluntary resignation barred claims for past dues.