Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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C.J. Arora v. Punjab National Bank

09 Dec 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:10116

The Delhi High Court quashed a dismissal order and disciplinary proceedings due to the Disciplinary Authority’s arbitrary and unjustified order directing a re-inquiry without furnishing the first inquiry report or valid reasons, violating principles of natural justice.

administrative petition_allowed Significant disciplinary proceedings de novo inquiry natural justice re-inquiry

Vatsal Sareen v. Chander Prakash & Ors.

09 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:10098

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a young accident victim by recognizing higher functional disability, awarding future prospects, and increasing non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Permanent disability Functional disability Future prospects

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Aarti Gupta and Anr.

09 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9513
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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, permitting service by publication and allowing jurisdictional objections before the arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Sole Arbitrator Appointment Loan Agreement

M/S ATC FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

09 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9510

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate pending disputes arising from a terminated rice supply contract, allowing the petition and directing arbitration under DIAC rules.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 43(4) Sole Arbitrator appointment

M/S ATC FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

09 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9509

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Sections 11(6) and 43(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate pending disputes arising from a tender contract after setting aside a prior arbitral award.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 43(4) Section 12

Rajiya Begum v. Rekha & Anr.

09 Dec 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024 SCC OnLine Del47
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The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of the petitioner tenant, holding that the landlord's better title suffices under the Rent Control Act and eviction proceedings are not for resolving ownership disputes.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction petition landlord-tenant relationship better title

Vijay Singh Malik v. Naresh Kumar & Anr

09 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9805

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded for permanent disability and related damages in a motor accident claim, holding that future loss of income requires evidence of actual diminution.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1908 compensation enhancement permanent disability loss of income

Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Pradeep Kumar

09 Dec 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9798

The Delhi High Court upheld the award of 50% future prospects in compensation to an injured claimant selected for permanent employment but unable to join due to accident injuries.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 future prospects compensation permanent employment

State v. Ramesh @ Bengali

09 Dec 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:9753

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a robbery case, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence, the necessity of moving property for robbery, and justifying refusal to participate in TIP when the accused was pre-exposed to the witness.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant robbery Section 392 IPC double presumption of innocence TIP refusal

M/S ATC FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

09 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9512

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated rice supply contract, directing arbitration under DIAC rules and preserving parties' rights to raise jurisdictional objections.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 43(4) Sole Arbitrator appointment

M/S ATC FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

09 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9511

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a terminated tender contract, allowing the parties to raise jurisdictional objections before the arbitrator.

arbitration appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 43(4) Sole Arbitrator appointment

Vandana Kapoor v. Rajesh Kumar Agarwal

09 Dec 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:9738

The Delhi High Court held that courts must prima facie evaluate both the complainant's case and accused's defence before granting interim compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 143A Negotiable Instruments Act interim compensation prima facie evaluation Section 139 presumption

State v. Mohd Rashid

09 Dec 2024 · Vikas Mahajan · 2024:DHC:9735
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The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under Section 8 of the POCSO Act, emphasizing limited scope of appellate interference in acquittals and the necessity of proving foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt before triggering statutory presumptions.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 8 POCSO Section 29 POCSO acquittal

JUST CLICK TRAVELS PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA

09 Dec 2024 · Yashwant Varma; Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:9675-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed partial waiver of mandatory pre-deposit under Section 35F of the Central Excise Act for incentive income service tax demand, relying on a Larger Bench CESTAT precedent and exercising writ jurisdiction under Article 226 in a rare and exceptional case.

tax petition_allowed Significant pre-deposit Section 35F Central Excise Act service tax incentive payments

Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd v. Berkley Beauty Brands Private Ltd & Anr

09 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9567
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The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a car finance agreement, affirming the court's jurisdiction and the validity of the arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 petition Appointment of sole arbitrator Car Finance Agreement

M/S COMBITIC GLOBAL CAPLET PVT LTD v. M/S AMBIKA REALCON DEVELOPERS PVT LTD

09 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9585

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under an arbitration agreement and disposed of the Section 9 petition without expressing opinion on merits.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief arbitration clause appointment of sole arbitrator

M/S COMBITIC GLOBAL CAPLET PVT LTD v. M/S AMBIKA REALCON PVT LTD

09 Dec 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9587

The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator and referred the dispute over entitlement under a commercial agreement to arbitration, dismissing the petition for interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 interim relief

Major Anish Muralidhar v. Lt. Col. Manvir Sharma

09 Dec 2024 · Navin Chawla; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:9537-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis and other disabilities aggravated by military service, dismissing the Union of India's challenge.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces tribunal medical board opinion service aggravated disability

Anil Kumar v. Union of India

09 Dec 2024 · Navin Chawla; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:9576-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking retrospective seniority and pay fixation benefits, directing the petitioner to approach the Rajasthan High Court for relief.

administrative petition_dismissed retrospective seniority pay fixation writ petition High Court jurisdiction

Pranav Kumar v. Union of India through Ministry of Railways

09 Dec 2024 · Navin Chawla; Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:9499-DB
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The Delhi High Court directed the disciplinary authority to decide the pending inquiry within six weeks, refusing to quash the proceedings solely on account of delay.

administrative other disciplinary proceedings charge memo delay in decision disciplinary authority