Delhi High Court
38,124 judgments
Satya J Makan & Ors. v. WTC Noida Development Co. P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate a real estate dispute where the respondent failed to pay assured returns and did not participate in mediation or arbitration.
Satyavol Venkat Rama Krishna Rao v. Kavita Rao
The Delhi High Court upheld enhanced maintenance, compensation, and residence relief under the DV Act, affirming the husband's duty to maintain his child beyond majority and recognizing economic abuse as domestic violence.
Harjeet Singh Kalra v. N Rajesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's rejection of the plaint for lack of cause of action where the suit sought to circumvent unchallenged judicial orders passed during criminal proceedings.
Times Internet Limited v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court quashed the ED's arbitrary rejection of NOCs for overseas investments by Times Internet and Bennet Coleman, holding that summons alone do not justify denial absent formal proceedings or clear reasons.
Pawan Kumar Rai v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that freezing an entire bank account without notice and limiting lien to the disputed amount violates the right to livelihood under Article 21 and directed defreezing except for the disputed sum.
Suzilia Menyeng Anak Chuat v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing custody of two Malaysian minor children to their mother, emphasizing the best interests of the child over foreign custody orders.
Shubham Manna v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the main conspirator involved in manufacturing and selling spurious cancer medicines, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk to public health.
Salim Malik @ Munna v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges against the petitioner for rioting and arson, holding that the Sessions Court rightly found strong suspicion based on prosecution material at the charge stage.
Jyoti Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking production of a child, holding that habeas corpus cannot be misused to resolve matrimonial custody disputes and that such matters must be decided by the Family Court.
Rattan Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Land Acquisition Collector to forward the disputed reference petition under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 to the District Judge for adjudication, condoned delay in substitution of legal heirs, and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.
Harshpal Singh Negi v. St Mary’s School Safdarjung Enclave
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination and minority certificate, holding that the petitioner must exhaust statutory remedies before the Delhi School Tribunal and National Commission for Minority Educational Institution respectively.
Prem Prakash v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that delayed framing of Recruitment Rules does not entitle CRPF personnel to retrospective promotion or seniority prior to the notification of such rules.
Autar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of pension fixation and increment entitlement claims of a retired BSF Inspector in light of Supreme Court judgments limiting retrospective pension benefits.
Virendra Singh Shekhawat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that departmental failure to detail an officer for mandatory promotion courses cannot prejudice his seniority or promotion, directing retrospective promotions and review DPCs accordingly.
Bir Singh v. Pratap Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of an application for judgment on admissions in a property dispute involving alleged benami transaction and oral settlement, holding that triable issues require trial.
Satish v. Vineet; Future Generali Insurance Company
The Delhi High Court set aside recovery rights granted to the insurance company against the vehicle owner where the vehicle was insured and the driver held a valid license, with no breach of policy terms proved.
M/S FUJIFILM INDIA PVT. LTD. v. AARTI LUMBA PROPRIETOR OF AARTI TRADING COMPANY
The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie valid arbitration agreement exists and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes despite allegations of forgery and denied issuance of the cheque.
Sudip Kohli v. Residents Welfare Association Dashrath Puri
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of the petitioner’s application to dismiss a suit by the Residents Welfare Association claiming a public road, holding that factual disputes over ownership and public use require trial and are not barred by res judicata or writ petition withdrawal.
Ashkaran Ojha v. Shivam Kumar
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by awarding loss of income, increased attendant charges, and higher non-pecuniary damages while upholding the functional disability assessment.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Durgesh Kumar and Anr.
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan dispute where respondents defaulted and failed to participate in arbitration.