Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Saleem Ahmad v. Jaipal
The Delhi High Court held that absence of a valid driving license alone does not establish sole negligence of the injured in a motor accident claim and remanded the matter for fresh compensation assessment.
Kunderu Lakshmy v. Info Edge (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from termination of a subscription service on Naukri.com, affirming the enforceability of the arbitration clause.
Satya Narain Agrawal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking pro rata pension for Air Force service, holding that the petitioner did not meet the mandatory ten-year qualifying service requirement under the 1972 Pension Rules.
Veer Singh & Anr. v. Naveen @ Bablu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an owner who initially verified a driver's license and where the license expired only shortly before the accident without disqualification is not liable to reimburse the insurer for compensation paid.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Ashok Kumar Joshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding compensation awarded to an injured advocate in a motor accident case, affirming negligence proof by chargesheet and validating income and disability assessments.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. M/S Maxflow Pumps India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that limitation objections do not bar appointment and must be decided by the arbitrator.
Govind Saran Sharma v. General Manager, Northern Railways and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT’s dismissal of a retired railway employee’s claim for additional allowance and promotion benefits, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication on merits including amended prayers.
Indraprastha Gas Limited v. M/S Chintamani Food and Snacks
The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie arbitration agreement exists under the Gas Supply Agreement and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes, limiting its role to examining the existence of the arbitration agreement without delving into merits.
MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. SAPNA ENTERPRISES THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR AND ANR
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate loan repayment disputes where the respondent defaulted and failed to respond to notices.
Rambir v. Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education
The Delhi High Court held that the 2018 UGC Regulations do not exclude promotion as a mode of appointment to Assistant Librarian posts and directed the University to consider the petitioner’s promotion claim under existing Recruitment Rules.
Pacific Development Corporation Ltd v. DJT Realtors Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Licence Agreement containing a valid arbitration clause.
Dr. Pushpanjali Ojha v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking allotment of a super specialty seat and related reliefs due to the lapse of time rendering the relief impractical.
DELHIVERY LIMITED v. VINTAGE FURNITURES
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes where the respondent failed to consent, directing the arbitrator to encourage settlement before proceeding on merits.
M/S KAPOOR BROTHERS ROLLERS FLOUR MILLS v. M/S BREAD BAKERS FOOD SPECIALITIES P. LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve a company under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, closing its books and ending liquidation due to absence of assets and claims.
Sujata Jain & Anr. v. Anil Kumar Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that evidence tendered in a consolidated lead suit applies to all consolidated suits, allowing cross-examination in the surviving suit despite prior closure and abatement of the lead suit.
Rajinder Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for armed robbery and stabbing, holding that the injured victim's identification and immediate apprehension of the accused at the spot sufficed for conviction despite minor procedural lapses.
Deepak Chaudhary v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and proceedings under the SC/ST Act, holding that the allegations were rooted in professional rivalry and did not disclose an offence under Section 3(1)(ix), thereby preventing misuse of the Act.
R B SETH JESSA RAM HOSPITAL BROS v. R B SETH JESSA RAM HOSPITAL WORKMEN UNION
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s imposition of costs on the petitioner for seeking adjournment after witnesses were examined, emphasizing the need to curb dilatory tactics in long-pending industrial disputes.
Sanjay Goel v. Majestic Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed review petitions seeking waiver of nominal costs imposed on dismissed transfer petitions in commercial litigation, while extending the time for payment.
CREMICA FOOD PARK PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S TRUSTABLE FOODS INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a lease deed after parties failed to mutually agree on the arbitrator.