Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Army Welfare Housing Organisation v. Halko Infraprojects & Anr.
Delhi High Court dismissed writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction challenging arbitration reference by Mumbai MSME Facilitation Council under Section 18 of MSMED Act.
Raghavendra Krishnamurthy Yala Kodu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court held that an Executive Director and Promoter of a company can be summoned and prosecuted under Section 138 read with Section 141 of the NI Act, dismissing the petition to quash summons at the prima facie stage.
Achla Kapoor v. The Disciplinary Authority Zonal Manager Punjab and Sind Bank and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging compulsory retirement imposed for gross misconduct, holding no double punishment or procedural infirmity in the disciplinary proceedings.
Rohit Kumar v. Indian Coast Guard
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of candidature by the Indian Coast Guard Medical Board on medical grounds, holding that expert medical findings cannot be interfered with absent mala fide or procedural irregularity.
Rannu Devi & Anr v. Sandeep Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that final reward to informers can only be disbursed after conclusion of all proceedings against the assessee, and withholding reward pending such finalization does not constitute willful disobedience of court orders.
Maxwell Partnership Firm Regd v. National Insurance Co Ltd And Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that failure of an insurance company to participate in mandatory pre-institution mediation and arbitrary denial of an insurance claim warrants imposition of costs and judicial directions, allowing the suit to proceed.
Dilip Soni v. State of NCT of Delhi
Pre-arrest bail was denied to the applicant in a fraud and criminal conspiracy case due to prima facie evidence and the necessity of custodial interrogation for effective investigation.
Divyan Singh v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that admission allotments by the Directorate of Education are valid only for the specific academic year and class allotted, dismissing a petition seeking admission in the next academic year based on a prior allotment.
M/S BIOSHIELD LIFESCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS. v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court quashed an arbitrary blacklisting and stop payment order against medicine distributors passed without due process, holding that only manufacturers with contractual privity can be blacklisted under tender conditions and emphasizing adherence to natural justice.
Sonia Madan v. Sanjeev Bisla
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging closure of the petitioner's right to file applications under Section 145(2) NI Act but granted a final opportunity to cross-examine the respondent subject to costs and appearance.
Purnima Saini v. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a dispute arising from a License Agreement between a property owner and an electricity supplier.
Dr. Sandip Vinayak Ingle & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the appointment of an Advisory Council made in violation of its binding order and directed the VCI to hold elections for its President and Vice-President within a stipulated time.
Garima Singh v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Rs. 2 lakh sub-limit for immunotherapy does not apply to chemo-immunotherapy treatment and directed the insurer to comply fully with the Ombudsman award, applying the contra proferentem rule to resolve policy ambiguities in favor of the insured.
Employee State Insurance Corporation v. Narendra Kumar Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing appointment of a Nursing Orderly whose experience in a government dispensary was held equivalent to hospital experience under recruitment rules.
Sunil Kumar Vohra v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking immediate custody of a minor child, holding that habeas corpus is not maintainable where the child is in lawful custody under guardianship proceedings.
Bibi Tarannum v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the Child Welfare Committee to decide the custody of a minor sexual assault victim after hearing both sides, emphasizing the child's best interest and her own wishes.
Manoj and Anr v. Satish Kumar and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the condonation of delay application and the appeal as barred by limitation, holding that mere pursuit of connected litigation does not constitute sufficient cause to condone an inordinate delay under the Limitation Act.
Dr. Shelly Batra & Anr. v. M/S Operation ASHA
The Delhi High Court granted leave under section 92 CPC to institute a suit alleging breach of constructive trust and mismanagement in a charitable society, holding that such societies can qualify as constructive trusts for public purposes.
Rajan Varmani v. Kamal Chand Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of tenant’s leave to contest eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming landlord’s bona fide requirement and discretion to choose premises for eviction.
M/S TRICOLOR INDIA SCHAUSPIEL PVT LTD v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the tender award and local content compliance after finding the grievance was duly examined and the contract work completed.