Delhi High Court
49,371 judgments
Amrit Bala Sharma & Anr. v. Commissioner of Police & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for enhanced rent and arrears against the Delhi Police, holding no promise of higher rent existed and the writ petition was not maintainable beyond limitation.
Dr. Subhash Vijayran v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court directed timely post-mortem by forensic experts and expeditious police response to procedural complaints, while declining to transfer investigation to CBI in a delayed post-mortem case.
Kuruvitadam Agencies (P) Ltd v. M/S Sony India (P) Ltd
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 nominate an arbitrator as per the Franchise Agreement arbitration clause.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Neelam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal, holding it liable to pay compensation despite the driver’s forged licence due to lack of evidence of owner’s knowledge and insurer’s failure to prove forgery.
M/S Pooja Bangles & Ors. v. M/S Suman Jewellers
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging summons under Section 138 NI Act, holding that a typographical error in the legal notice does not invalidate it and service on the firm through partners is valid.
Sunayana Sibal & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed strict enforcement against illegal Oxytocin use in dairies and emphasized urgent relocation of dairies near landfill sites to protect animal welfare and public health.
DELHI TOURISM AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION v. M/S SATINDER MAHAJAN
The Delhi High Court held that in absence of an exclusive jurisdiction clause, the court at the seat of arbitration—here, Pathankot—has jurisdiction to entertain challenges to arbitral awards under the MSME Act.
T.V. Today Network Limited v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that automated email acknowledgements are not appealable decisions under IT Rules 2021 and directed expeditious adjudication of the petitioners' fresh appeal against Instagram account disabling for repeated IP infringements.
Amarjeet Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for immediate communication of political arrests to the Election Commission and virtual campaigning rights for arrested leaders, holding the petition frivolous and beyond the Court's jurisdiction.
Union of India v. Nina Lath Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a stigmatic termination order of a tenure employee and directed monetary compensation for the unserved tenure period, emphasizing that termination orders founded on allegations require due process.
Pran Nath Chadha & Ors. v. Chetanya Build Con India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the Plaintiffs to terminate the redevelopment agreement and restrained the Defendant developer from alienating or interfering with the property due to prolonged delay and loss of trust.
Aruna Khera v. Vipin Khera & Kumkum Bhatia
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the second Will dated 12.11.2001, rejecting the challenge to it, and decreed partition of the suit property accordingly.
M/S GPR POWER SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. v. M/S JAGUAR INTERNATIONAL LTD.
The High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial court's decree in a summary suit where the defendant failed to comply with the condition of depositing the entire suit amount as security.
M/S Mieux Homecare Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Yogesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Authority’s order directing payment of earned wages to the employee, dismissing the company’s writ petition challenging the findings and liability under the Delhi Shops & Establishment Act, 1954.
Union of India v. President Films Division Emplyees Union
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award granting enhanced pay to Films Division employees performing Technical Assistant duties, holding the Films Division as an 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act and affirming the Tribunal's jurisdiction.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Sunder & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a sexual assault case due to the victim's inconsistent and unreliable testimony, emphasizing the necessity of sterling quality evidence for conviction.
Mohd Tarique Afaque and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement between the parties.
Renu Tushir v. V. Kameswar Rao & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking participation in later stages of a recruitment process due to the petitioner’s failure to contact the helpline and delay in raising the grievance after the selection process was complete.
Sudha Dewan v. M/S. JMD Buildcon
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree directing refund of earnest money with interest, holding that time was not of the essence and forfeiture without proof of loss was impermissible under Section 74 of the Contract Act.
Deep Narayan Tiwari @ Deepak v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 506, and 509 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.