Delhi High Court
46,428 judgments
Union of India v. Deep Chandra Tiwari
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's ruling that recovery of alleged overpayments from a retired railway employee beyond five years and post-retirement is impermissible, and any pay scale reduction must follow due process.
M/S MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. EHPS EVER HOLIDAY PLANNERS SERVICES
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 arbitration notice.
The Supreme Industries Limited v. Ankit Goel Trading as Goel Trading Company
The Delhi High Court held that each fresh act of trademark infringement gives rise to a new cause of action permitting a fresh suit and allowed the appeal decreeing the second suit for infringement of the mark 'SUPREME WATERLINE'.
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. v. Sagar Vilas Dhanawade and Anr.
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan recovery disputes arising from a valid arbitration agreement despite respondents' non-appearance.
Union of India v. Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by the Union of India seeking recovery of maintenance charges from MCD for Road Under Bridges, holding that writ jurisdiction is inappropriate for disputed monetary claims involving delay and factual controversies.
Pravesh Kumar v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court held Delhi Jal Board liable for the death of a minor child due to negligence, applying res ipsa loquitur and awarding Rs. 22 lakh compensation under Article 226 for violation of Article 21.
M/S CHIBBA AGRO PVT LTD v. NARENDER KUMAR GUPTA
The Delhi High Court held that invocation of pre-litigation mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is mandatory but failure to settle does not vitiate compliance, and dismissed the appeal challenging the suit's maintainability.
M/S GLAZEBROOKE TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S ORBIS TRUSTEESHIP SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheque bounce complaint filed one day beyond the limitation period without condonation, holding that service of demand notice on the company suffices for its directors and limitation runs from the date of effective service on the company.
Abdus Samad & Anr. v. Principal District and Sessions Judge South
The Delhi High Court upheld the allotment of a vacant chamber slot to a senior advocate, ruling that seniority governs re-allotment in absence of specific rules and that a co-allottee's NOC does not confer priority.
Aakash Goel v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking directions to LIC and MHA for issuance of PMJJBY policy documents and sharing death data, holding that such matters involve private contracts and require concrete evidence for judicial intervention.
Hare Ram Singh v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held SBI liable for unauthorized electronic banking transactions due to cyber fraud, directing full compensation to the victim under RBI guidelines, emphasizing bank’s duty to protect customers and promptly address fraud.
M/s BPL Limited v. M/s Morgan Securities & Credits Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging an arbitral award upholding high contractual interest rates and held that such review cannot be used as an appeal to re-agitate settled issues absent an error apparent on the face of the record.
Anita Gupta Sharma v. Chamber Allotment Committee and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging chamber allotment to senior advocates, holding that medical grounds relating to a spouse do not justify re-allotment and emphasizing seniority and procedural fairness.
Ajay Kumar v. Govt. of NCT Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the rejection of a petitioner's claim for absorption and relaxation in recruitment qualifications due to lack of evidence and remitted the matter to the Tribunal for fresh consideration.
Vikas Nagar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner with pending but stayed criminal charges to join CISF employment subject to termination upon conviction, setting aside the screening committee's rejection.
K.A. Gupta v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary proceedings and penalty imposed on an employee as the inquiry was vitiated by the participation of prosecution witnesses in the disciplinary authority, violating natural justice principles.
Smt. Shiny Boby Raj and Anr. v. Tata AIG Gen Ins Co Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that mere smell of alcohol without quantifiable blood alcohol evidence is insufficient to establish intoxication or breach of insurance policy, setting aside recovery rights against the vehicle owner.
Techno Global Services Private Limited v. Gail India Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, only prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed an independent sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes including those arising from suspension and banning, leaving arbitrability issues to the tribunal.
Techno Global Services Private Limited v. Gail (India) Limited
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, only prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes, leaving arbitrability objections to the arbitral tribunal.
Munna v. Om Wati
The Delhi High Court held that a revision petition challenging an eviction order becomes infructuous and is not maintainable once possession of the premises has been legally restored to the landlord through execution proceedings.