Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
National Highway Authority of India v. M S SSANGYONG ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award treating the payment certificate as a final statement, dismissed the petition challenging it, and reaffirmed the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Chander Bhalla v. Rajeev Bhatnagar
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that triable issues regarding the authenticity of the loan agreement and nature of the transaction preclude summary judgment.
Ssangyong Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd. v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition challenging the arbitral award's rejection of interest on delayed payment, noting the award had already been set aside and remanded, leaving the petitioner liberty to raise the issue before the arbitral tribunal.
Grand Prix Engineering Pvt. Ltd. v. Rajeev Bhatnagar
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant leave to defend a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC, holding that triable issues regarding the authenticity of the loan agreement and nature of the transaction require a full trial.
Appolo Handloom Manufacturing Co-op. Society Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that where the Central Registrar fails to appoint an arbitrator under Section 84 of the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, the court can intervene under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to direct appointment, allowing arbitration of disputes including election challenges.
Appolo Handloom Manufacturing Co-op. Society Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society
The Delhi High Court held that it can direct the Central Registrar to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act when the Registrar fails to act under Section 84 of the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and referred the disputes concerning a cooperative society to arbitration.
Avinash Sachdeva v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award holding the appellant liable to indemnify MTNL for penalties imposed by DoT under the contract's indemnity clause.
Rajan Dutta v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging assault and outraging modesty, holding that the allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences and are to be tested at trial.
Shefali Kohli v. Neena Chatrath & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and took on record the defendants' written statement and affidavit of admission/denial despite procedural delays, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural defaults.
Akhil Gupta v. Hindustan Unilever Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing direct arbitration despite a dispute resolution clause requiring prior Ombudsman intervention, due to the respondent's failure to engage in dispute resolution.
Nimit Gandhi v. Harshita G. Gandhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against the Family Court's interim maintenance order of Rs. 25,000 per month granted to the wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, upholding the order as reasonable and sustainable.
Food Corporation of India v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner
The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of the Food Corporation of India as principal employer to pay Provident Fund dues for contract workers under Section 7-A of the EPF Act, dismissing challenges based on non-impleading of contractors and non-production of records.
Sameer Bahadur v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DRAT’s pre-deposit requirement and refused to interfere with the ongoing SARFAESI appeals, directing the petitioner to seek early hearing before the tribunal.
Appolo Handloom Manufacturing Co-Op. Society Ltd. v. All India Handloom Fabrics Society
The Delhi High Court held that the Central Registrar under the MSCS Act has the exclusive power to appoint a substitute arbitrator upon recusal, directing timely appointment and communication to parties.
Gautam Dutta v. Registrar of Societies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that interim relief in a writ petition challenging election rules of a private society cannot be granted without first deciding the writ petition’s maintainability under Article 12 of the Constitution.
Jeeramani Nursing School v. Indian Nursing Council
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Nursing Council to decide the petitioner's representation within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the decision further.
Delhi Technological University v. Mr. Chander Shekhar
The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit filed beyond the three-year limitation period without valid acknowledgment of debt is barred and liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC.
Ravish Beniwal v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking custody of a daughter in a matrimonial dispute, directing the petitioner to seek custody or visitation rights before the Family Court.
Sh Bhupender v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a rape case arising from an alleged false promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise without mala fide intent does not vitiate consent under Section 375 IPC.
Gajendra Singh v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a construction contract, holding that limitation and arbitrability objections are primarily for the arbitral tribunal to decide unless claims are manifestly time barred.