Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
O. P. Sharma v. Punjab National Bank & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that unregistered customary documents do not confer ownership rights in immovable property and upheld the validity of a mortgage created by the registered owner, dismissing the petitioner's claim to flat no. 301.
Surendra Mohan & Anr. v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging DRT orders and SARFAESI proceedings, emphasizing that effective statutory remedies preclude writ jurisdiction interference.
Guizar Islam & Ors. v. The State of GNCT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 506, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and dissolution of marriage between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Md Shami Ahmad Ansari & Anr v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed the appointment of Prof. Eqbal Hussain as Pro-Vice Chancellor and Officiating Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia for non-compliance with statutory provisions and UGC Regulations, emphasizing strict adherence to appointment procedures and limits on emergent powers.
Paresh Dandona v. Sukruti Dugal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to vacate an interim order obstructing execution of a consent decree partitioning family properties, held the suit filed to obstruct execution as abuse of process, and initiated criminal contempt proceedings against respondents for filing false affidavits and suppressing material facts.
M/S GAGAN INFRAENERGY LTD. v. DEPUTY DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT & ANOTHER
The Delhi High Court allowed substitution of provisionally attached shares held as equivalent value of proceeds of crime with a fixed deposit, balancing enforcement with petitioner’s investment rights.
M/S SPACE 4 BUSINESS SOLUTION PVT LTD v. THE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, GNCTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act as barred by limitation and held that DIAC is not an alternate forum for appointment without a Court order.
M/S VOLUNTEER FOR VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT v. M/S INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Fund Raising Services Agreement between a non-profit and a financial advisor.
M/S Volunteer for Village Development v. M/S Innovative Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Fund Raising Services Agreement containing an arbitration clause.
Vishambhar Nath v. United Commercial Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee honorably acquitted in criminal proceedings is entitled to have the suspension period treated as spent on duty with all consequential benefits under service regulations.
Shakir Ali v. Raj Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the registered owner of a vehicle at the time of an accident is liable to pay compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, even if the vehicle was sold prior to the accident but ownership was not transferred in official records.
Agilus Diagnostics Limited v. Vikash Kumar Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court appointed a new Arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the initially appointed Arbitrator withdrew due to respondent's withdrawal of consent.
Pitambar Solvex Pvt Ltd and Anr. v. Manju Sharma and Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from alleged misrepresentation and breach of agreements, holding that arbitration proceedings can coexist with insolvency proceedings.
Sampuran Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 308 IPC but reduced the sentence to the period already served, imposing an additional fine, considering the long delay and the appellant's good conduct.
Maya Das & Anr. v. Subrata Das
The Delhi High Court allowed partial modification of its judgment to correct factual errors regarding ex-parte proceedings and property construction status but declined to direct mutation or building plan sanctions, holding these rights flow consequentially from the partition decree.
ASIAN PRIVATE ITI v. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING
The High Court directed the Directorate General of Training to grant a personal hearing and take a fresh de novo decision on the petitioner’s affiliation request after treating the impugned email as a show cause notice.
M/S MITMILAN ENTERPRISES v. M/S RAVINDRA DYECHEM PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve M/s Ravindra Dyechem Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, concluding the winding up process due to absence of assets and claims.
State v. Mohd Nazeem
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under Section 6 of the POCSO Act due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, unexplained FIR delay, and uncertainty about the victim's age.
Punjab National Bank v. Kartar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award modifying a dismissal to withholding increments with reinstatement and back wages, affirming the Tribunal's power under Section 11A of the Industrial Disputes Act to ensure proportionate punishment.
Pankaj Rai v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for cheating and forgery but reduced the sentence post-compromise, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to quash convictions in non-heinous offences must be exercised sparingly.