Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Babu Lal v. Vichitra Virya and Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with Trial Court orders, holding that charges can be framed based on available documents despite some being untraceable and ongoing investigation.
Hari Parvat Financial Advisors and Consultants Private Limited v. Office of the Collector of Stamps, Chanakyapuri, Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court reduced the deposit condition for interim relief from 50% to 25% in a stamp duty dispute, clarifying the limited advisory role of the Collector under Section 31 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, while leaving the merits open.
Amandeep Singh Uberoi v. Tripping Mr Pink Private Limited
Delhi High Court held that a Notice of Invocation issued by an authorized representative is valid under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act and appointed a sole arbitrator, rejecting hyper-technical objections by the respondent.
Nem Chand Jain v. Sanjay Kumar Jain & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord's bona fide requirement was genuine and the limited revisional jurisdiction under Section 25B(8) does not permit reappraisal of evidence.
Meenakshi Gupta and Anr. v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the probate court’s interpretation that the sale proceeds under the will are divided into seven shares, with the nephews and niece collectively holding one share divided among them.
HCL Infosystems Limited v. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the arbitrator's contract interpretation and factual findings were final and no patent illegality was shown.
Shagun Dhingra v. CL Bhalla Dayanand Model School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that belated compliance with court directions to decide employee representations does not constitute contempt, and the legality of the decision must be challenged through appropriate proceedings.
Sunil Puri v. M/S. Thakkar Manpower Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award dismissing the workman's claim of illegal termination, holding that receipt of full and final settlement upon superannuation precludes relief under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Union of India and Anr. v. Gabbar Singh Meena
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing appointment of a candidate despite minor defects in his application, holding such defects curable and rejecting belated cancellation after training commenced.
Dagaji Bapu Grape Growers Co-operative Society Ltd. v. District Magistrate (South East), Returning Officer, NAFED & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the omission of a nominee from the electoral list, holding that the appointment of an Official Liquidator under Section 103(3) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act bars the Society's officers from exercising powers, rendering the petition not maintainable.
M/S DURGA BUILDERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S SONAL DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a suit by a company restored by NCLAT cannot be dismissed as abated under Order XXII Rule 8 CPC if the company complies with restoration conditions.
Kumar Abhishek & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court process.
Jasmine Kaur Chhabra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court closed a public interest petition seeking separate public toilets for transgender persons, binding the State to its undertakings on constructing such facilities in compliance with constitutional obligations.
Umed Singh v. Election Commission of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission cannot accept nomination papers from persons claiming to represent a registered unrecognized political party with unresolved internal disputes, and such disputes must be resolved by civil courts, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the ECI's refusal.
Shovendra Jha v. Director General CRPF
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging compulsory retirement imposed on a CRPF personnel for indiscipline, citing inordinate delay and upheld the disciplinary penalty under Section 11(1) of the CRPF Act, 1949.
NHPC Ltd v. APAAR Infratech Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside the interest portion of an arbitral award contrary to contract terms but upheld the principal and damages for wrongful contract termination.
M/S BLOOMING ORCHID v. FP LIFE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of a sole arbitrator, holding that the limitation period excludes bona fide settlement negotiations and the petition filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, was within time.
Nishant Arora @ Noni v. Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, GNCTD & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an externment order under Section 47 of the Delhi Police Act, ruling that the authority’s subjective satisfaction based on objective material justified the order, and limited judicial review precludes interference absent illegality or procedural impropriety.
Shiv Lal Doda v. Pernord Ricard India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against rejection of a plaint under Order VII, Rule 11 CPC, holding that alleged inconsistencies in a surety bond do not warrant dismissal at the preliminary stage.
M/S Satnam and Company v. ICICI Bank Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against plaint rejection for non-compliance with pre-litigation mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, reviving the suit with liberty to withdraw and file afresh complying with mediation requirements.