Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Naveen Nishok Kumar and Ors. v. Harish Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a registered relinquishment deed can only be cancelled by a court decree, dismissed plaintiffs' benami claims, and directed partition of inherited properties with possession granted to the defendant over Shop No. 1/12.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. M/S. AADINATH STEEL & ORS.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a loan agreement due to respondents' failure to respond to arbitration notice.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. M/S. AADINATH STEEL
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan agreement disputes despite the respondent's non-appearance, affirming the enforceability of the arbitration clause.
SMT Saroj & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings, holding that possession and compensation completed in 1986 validate the acquisition and preclude reopening the case.
The Commissioner of Central Tax, CGST Delhi East v. M/S JMD LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal under Section 35G of the Central Excise Act as not maintainable, holding that appeals involving taxability issues against CESTAT orders lie exclusively before the Supreme Court under Section 35L.
MS Axalta Coating Systems India Pvt Ltd v. Trans Cars India Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing arbitration to proceed despite non-response by one respondent, after finding a valid arbitration agreement and adequate service of notice.
Manish Sakhuja v. Sanjeev Sakhuja
The Delhi High Court held that the existence of a prima facie arbitration agreement mandates appointment of an arbitrator despite pending criminal proceedings, limiting judicial inquiry at the Section 11 stage.
M/S Moneywise Financial Services Private Limited v. Lakshya Polytex Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie arbitration agreement existed under the loan contract and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate all disputes, limiting its own role to a preliminary examination under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Tavrur Oils and Fats Pvt Ltd v. Commissioner Central Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court allowed writ petitions directing refund of service tax paid on ocean freight in CIF contracts held unconstitutional, ruling refund claims are not barred by limitation under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act.
Vikas Prajapat v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the petitioners' residence in Delhi does not confer jurisdiction when the cause of action arises outside Delhi.
Poonam Sharma v. Shikha
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded by the Claims Tribunal to injured parties in a motor accident, dismissing the owner's appeal challenging the quantum of compensation.
Shri Ashok Kumar Sharma & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing an application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act runs from the date of the Award or knowledge thereof, and rejected the petitioners' delayed application seeking reference to the Court.
R.K. Bhatia v. Chairman-cum-Managing Director Delhi Power Company Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that initiating a second departmental inquiry on the same charges after exoneration in the first violates the constitutional principle of double jeopardy and quashed the punishment imposed on the appellant.
Dolly v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the petitioners of Delhi Excise Act offences due to failure of prosecution to prove recovery of illicit liquor beyond reasonable doubt, while upholding Motor Vehicles Act convictions.
Rakesh Chopra v. Krishan Kumar MD NHIDCL
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking contempt proceedings against respondents for alleged incorrect statements made in a writ petition, holding that contempt jurisdiction cannot be used to re-litigate disputed factual issues.
Rakesh alias Dhanna v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition of a life convict, setting aside punishment for delayed surrender and directing his release based on satisfactory conduct and Sentence Review Board recommendation.
Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya & Ors. v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that AERC employees integrated into University of Delhi are entitled to pension benefits under Statute 28-A and Ordinance XX-G despite absence of a formal MoU, directing Union of India to fund such pensions.
SS Exhibition and Media Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld ITPO’s amendment permitting concurrent educational exhibitions at Bharat Mandapam, finding no arbitrariness or violation of Article 14 in the policy change.
Shyam Sunder v. Special Task Force DDA and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Municipal Corporation to take appropriate action against alleged illegal construction violating Building Bye-laws, disposing of the writ petition without adjudicating the merits.
M/S. SATGURU MEDICOS v. SHRI SANDEEP KUMAR GAHLOT & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for delay in compliance with a court order, holding that mere delay without wilful disobedience does not constitute contempt.