Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Centaurus Green Energy Private Limited v. PDM Educational and Charitable Trust
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's failure to appoint one as per the arbitration agreement.
Saliya Begum @ Sarla v. Dhiyan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to a motor accident claimant by factoring in higher permanent disability, attendant charges, and non-pecuniary damages, while dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Phoolwati & Anr. v. Devender & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and condonation application, holding that absence of appellant at appeal hearing warrants dismissal for non-prosecution but not deciding on merits, and delay in review without sufficient cause cannot be condoned.
Union of India & Ors. v. Rekha Vishnoi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a DPC's decision to downgrade an employee's ACR grading without recorded reasons and directed a review promotion committee to reconsider the case.
Miss P and Others v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court delivered judgment in a criminal appeal filed by Miss P and others against the State of NCT Delhi, with the judgment reserved on March 20, 2024, and delivered on May 14, 2024.
U.V. Uttamchandani v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing correct calculation and payment of pro-rata pensionary benefits with interest, setting aside the Tribunal's rejection of condonation of delay and flawed service recalculation.
Sankalp Sharma v. Kritika Kaushik
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a mother for non-compliance with a passport issuance order, holding that the father’s own actions rendered compliance impossible and wilful disobedience was not established.
Amit Kumar v. Vijaypreet Singh Lamba & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for alleged violation of a protection order, holding that no wilful disobedience was established as the petitioner continues in possession of the matrimonial home.
Ravinder Kumar & Ors. v. Shri Nitin Agarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents complied with the Court's directions by deciding the petitioners' representations on ACP/MACP benefits, and contempt jurisdiction does not permit adjudication on the merits of such decisions.
Alimentary Health Limited v. Controller of Patents and Design
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against refusal of a patent application for a probiotic formulation comprising Bifidobacterium longum NCIMB 41676, holding that the Controller failed to adequately analyze inventive step and remanded for fresh examination.
Ms. Jyoti Tyagi and Ms. Kanika Tyagi v. RUCHI
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of the widow of a long-serving contractual government employee to family pension and ex-gratia relief, emphasizing liberal interpretation of social welfare laws and rejecting denial based on non-regularization.
Alok Mehta & Anr. v. Kusum Mehta & Ors.
The High Court allowed transfer of a civil suit involving property to avoid conflicting decisions with a pending testamentary case concerning the same property.
Zamil Steel Buildings India Pvt. Ltd. v. Cinda Engineering & Construction Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act filed within three years of the notice invoking arbitration is not barred by limitation and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute.
Masasosang Ao v. National Iinvestigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s bail plea in a terror funding case, holding that involvement in raising and concealing terror funds under UAPA bars bail despite absence of formal terrorist organization declaration.
Parnika Commeercial and Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondent failed to appoint an arbitrator despite a valid arbitration clause.
Vikas Gupta v. Wiley India Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a director in charge at the time of cheque dishonour and demand notice is prima facie liable under Section 141 NI Act and refused to quash the complaint under Section 482 CrPC despite disputed factual issues.
Manisha Sharma v. Vidya Bhawan Girls Senior Secondary School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee illegally dismissed is entitled to full back wages from dismissal till reinstatement, rejecting the 'no work no pay' principle where the employee was prevented from working.
Casa 2 Stays Pvt. Ltd. v. Comfia Ecom Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court’s decree for recovery of unpaid invoice amount with 18% interest under the MSMED Act, rejecting the defendant’s claims of prior payment and defective goods.
SCS ENTERPRISE v. THE FISHERY ANIMAL HUSBANDARY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent wrongfully terminated the petitioner’s manpower supply contract by insisting on conditions not in the bid and directed refund of tender fees with liberty to claim damages before appropriate forum.
M/S Sanmati Geo Textiles v. M/S Linkcon and Dignity Infra Projects JV
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a construction contract due to the respondent's failure to respond.