Delhi High Court
46,428 judgments
Pravinder Pal Singh Chauhan & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and decide the petitioners' claim for pay fixation and arrears in line with a prior judgment within eight weeks, allowing recovery of arrears limited to three years.
GNCTD v. Baldev Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act is maintainable only against orders imposing punishment for contempt, dismissing the appeal as the Single Judge had not imposed any such punishment.
Krishan Kumar v. Director General CISF
The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of a CISF employee for non-disclosure of a closed minor criminal case, holding that employer discretion must be exercised reasonably and punishment must be proportionate.
Samesen Pat and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to reconsider the policy on weekly offs and compensatory benefits for CISF personnel posted at IGI Airport and DMRC, treating the petition as a representation and passing a reasoned order.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex JWO Chandra Kumar Dixit
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension benefits to a discharged air force personnel, affirming the presumption that disabilities assessed during service are attributable to military service.
Mahesh Khatri @ Bholi v. State (NCT of Delhi) Through SHO, P.S. Narela
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's successive bail application for offences under Section 307 IPC and Arms Act, holding that mere compliance with interim bail conditions does not constitute a material change in circumstances to warrant bail.
Reliance General Ins Co Ltd v. Sonia Sood & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the truck solely negligent in a fatal road accident, allowed posthumous income tax returns for income assessment, corrected the multiplier, disallowed deduction of accidental insurance proceeds, and enhanced compensation to the claimants.
Vinod Kapoor v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act as barred by limitation, holding that the limitation period runs from the first valid notice invoking arbitration and is not extended by subsequent negotiations or a second notice.
ACCORD ADVERTISING PVT LTD & ANR. v. SM FINLEASE LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's interim order restraining appellants from alienating secured properties under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing broad tribunal powers and limited court interference in interlocutory arbitration orders.
Vinod alias Ganja v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking premature release, holding that the Sentence Review Board duly considered and rejected the petitioner’s plea in accordance with the 2004 guidelines, and directed the petitioner to surrender within three weeks.
Sandeep Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail, holding that absence of supervening circumstances and completed investigation preclude bail cancellation under Section 439(2) CrPC.
Sandeep Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to a CBI officer accused of kidnapping, holding that in absence of supervening circumstances and with investigation complete, bail cannot be cancelled.
SHRI KR ANAND v. NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, only the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement is to be examined and appointed a sole arbitrator despite limitation objections, which are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Satish Kumar Chawla & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded for injuries caused by rash driving outside a workshop, confirming the driver's license validity and the method of income assessment for compensation.
Deepak v. Satya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing the functional disability assessment to 100% permanent disability while upholding the income assessment based on unskilled minimum wages.
M.V. Omni Projects (India) Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate contractual disputes between M.V. Omni Projects and Northern Railway, following prior setting aside of arbitral awards.
Principal Commissioner, CGST v. M/S. Federal Mogul Goetze India Limited
The Delhi High Court held that an audit report does not constitute an order of determination barring eligibility under VCES, and a show cause notice disqualifies declaration only for dues covered by it, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Shri Inder Mohan Bhambri and Others v. MS Landmark Apartments Private Limited
Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from Builder-Buyer Agreements with arbitration seat in Delhi, affirming the Court's jurisdiction despite an exclusive jurisdiction clause for Gurgaon courts.
Verizon Trademark Services LLC & Ors. v. Verizon Global & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Verizon, recognizing its 'VERIZON' mark as well-known and permanently restraining defendants from infringing it.
DELHIVERY LIMITED v. STERNE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a Sole Arbitrator despite the arbitration seat being at Gurgaon and exclusive jurisdiction clause conferring jurisdiction on courts at New Delhi.