Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Vijay Maheshwari v. Splendor Buildwell Private Limited & Ishayu Builders and Developers Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim injunction under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the petitioner had no prima facie right to restrain respondents from alienating office units after accepting refunds and cancelling allotments.
M/S Celebration Hotels & Resorts (P) Ltd. v. M/S Sartaj Hotels Apartments & Vilas Pvt Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that insufficiently stamped agreements for sale of immovable property are liable to be impounded under Section 33 of the Indian Stamp Act and cannot be acted upon until requisite stamp duty and penalty are paid, notwithstanding prior admission in evidence.
M S S Kumar Company v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act after parties failed to agree, holding that a clause allowing sole arbitrator appointment by one party is impermissible.
Sanhina Agnihotri v. Prakash Chandra Guwalani
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court must appoint an arbitrator if an arbitration agreement exists and the petition is timely, without examining the effect of a settlement agreement on the disputes.
National Heart Institute v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a hospital for alleged medical negligence, holding that vicarious criminal liability cannot be imposed absent gross negligence and direct causal link to death.
Kuldeep & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside mechanical rejections of premature release applications by the Sentence Review Board, directing reconsideration in accordance with relevant policies and prison rules.
Parvej Khan v. The State Govt. of NCT
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that Section 43, not Section 42, applies to searches of vehicles in transit and emphasizing the right to speedy trial despite stringent bail conditions under the NDPS Act.
Amit Katyal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court directed constitution of a medical board to assess the petitioner's serious health condition before deciding on interim bail under Section 45(1) proviso of the PMLA, emphasizing that bail on medical grounds requires specialized treatment unavailable in jail.
Through: Ms. Urvashi Bhatia and Ms. Farleen Intakhab, Advs v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a dowry death case, holding that prima facie evidence of cruelty and abetment to suicide justifies denial of bail to protect societal interests.
Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking concurrent running of sentences awarded in two separate terrorism cases under UAPA, holding that sentences arising from distinct transactions should run consecutively under Section 427(1) Cr.P.C.
Satyanarayan Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a multi-victim economic offence case due to non-compliance with court undertakings and risk of influencing witnesses.
Kuldeep Singh Senger v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence pending appeal in a serious criminal case involving culpable homicide and rape, emphasizing the gravity of offences and legal principles under Section 389 Cr.P.C.
Dharmender @ Mota v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of sexual offences, emphasizing absence of forensic evidence against him and parity with co-accused already released on bail.
Arun Ramchandran Pillai v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order refusing to defer arguments on charge pending further investigation against a co-accused, emphasizing the accused's right to receive all incriminating material before being heard again, ensuring a fair and speedy trial.
New Avantika CGHS Society v. DDA
The Delhi High Court held that no vested right arises from a mere proposal of land allotment absent formal allotment, and after amendment mandating auction, the petitioner cannot claim allotment at pre-determined rates.
Aam Aadmi Party v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider allotment of temporary office accommodation from the GPRA to a National Political Party, affirming its entitlement despite disputes over permanent land allotment.
M/S IRB Ahmedabad Vadodara Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court relegated the petition for pre-arbitral interim relief to the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, continuing existing interim orders until the Tribunal's decision.
Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a serious economic offence involving criminal conspiracy, unauthorized credit notes, and bribery, holding that the triple test for bail was not satisfied.
Vibhuti Negi v. National Testing Agency & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the authenticity of the second response sheet and score card issued by the NTA in the JEE, holding that the petitioner failed to establish fabrication and that disputed factual issues cannot be decided under Article 226 without sufficient material.
MS JBMD ENTERPRISES v. THE SR DY. CGDA AN AND & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the tendering authority and GeM Portal to provide a speaking order explaining the petitioner's bid disqualification to uphold transparency and natural justice in public procurement.