Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Shri Bhagwan & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, and 509 IPC arising from a minor family dispute following an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Shri Bhagwan Alias Bhokad & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 325, 354, 506, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while imposing a condition of planting saplings.
Abundance India v. M/S Gemini Property Developers
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an international commercial arbitral award for lack of jurisdiction under Section 42 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, reaffirming limited judicial interference under Section 34(2A).
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7 v. SABIC India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision rejecting the Revenue's transfer pricing adjustment by affirming the consistent use of TNMM and faulting the TPO's adoption of the residual 'other method' without justification.
Jeewraj Singh Shekhawat v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an officer delayed in promotion due to departmental deputation is entitled to retrospective seniority and benefits once promoted, overruling strict eligibility denials.
Shiv Charan v. Bal Kishan Singh & Anr
The petition was dismissed as abated due to the petitioner’s death and failure to implead legal heirs within the prescribed 90-day period under CPC and Limitation Act.
D. D. Joshi v. Akash Bharati CGHSL and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a low-rise residential building under 15 meters is not subject to mandatory fire safety inspection under the Delhi Fire Services Rules, dismissing the petitioner's request for such inspection.
Rakesh Kishore v. Naresh Saxena & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition for non-compliance with a cooperative tribunal order as barred by the one-year limitation period under Section 201 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Anita Gupta Sharma v. Chamber Allotment Committee & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Chamber Allotment Committee’s decision to allot Chamber No. 103 based on seniority and prior applications, emphasizing the need for transparency but upholding internal administrative discretion.
New Sobti Motor Training School v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a license for a motor driving training school granted to a sole proprietor is personal and non-transferable by inheritance, dismissing the petition for renewal in favor of the legal heir and directing fresh application under current rules.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. Shomuk Engineering and Consultancy Services and Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under loan agreements despite recovery proceedings under SARFAESI Act, upheld the binding nature of the settlement agreement, and allowed interim reliefs to continue pending arbitration.
Anil Kumar Maggu v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a contract termination clause allowing termination on 30 days' notice, dismissing the writ petition and holding that arbitrariness claims must be pursued via civil damages, not writ jurisdiction.
Provat Kumar Pal v. Dr. Nilabha Bhaduri and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that it lacks jurisdiction over a consumer dispute arising in West Bengal and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to approach the Calcutta High Court.
Ajay Gupta v. Ashok Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the extension of the arbitrator's mandate by nine months under Sections 29A(4) and 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondents.
Tarun Nayar v. M/S EMTA COAL LIMITED & ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore a suit dismissed in default, holding that counsel's genuine medical incapacity can constitute sufficient cause for condoning delay under Order IX Rule 9 CPC.
Ganesh Prashad v. Nawal Kishore Soni
The High Court held that once a plaintiff proves a transaction by documentary evidence, the burden shifts to the defendant to prove forgery, and a party cannot be excused from proving a negative fact.
M/S K K ANAND INFRASTRUCTRE PVT LTD v. M/S SNS CONTRACTS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order fixing an eight-week period for recording evidence through a Court Commissioner and dismissed the petition seeking extension of time.
Kelvin Air Conditioning and Ventilation System Private Limited v. Triumph Reality Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the Sole Arbitrator's discretionary order refusing to condone delay in filing the Statement of Defence, emphasizing minimal judicial interference under Article 227 in arbitral proceedings absent perversity or bad faith.
Roopdeep Singh and Ors. v. Tajinder Kaur
The High Court declined to direct expeditious disposal of a partition suit as the Trial Court was already proceeding with final arguments and expeditious disposal was imminent.
Govind T. Samani v. Amarraj Singh Sehmi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court reduced an excessive bond amount fixed by the NCDRC under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 to a reasonable sum to ensure the petitioner's appearance in summary proceedings.