Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Chander Prabha v. Delhi Technological University
The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit filed beyond the three-year limitation period is liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, and that mere RTI replies or reminders do not extend limitation under Section 18 of the Limitation Act.
Sanjay Yadav v. Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the removal of a bus queue shelter as factually incorrect and legally misconceived.
Container Corporation of India Limited v. Roadwings International Pvt. Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 starts from receipt of the majority award, not the dissenting opinion or certified copy, and dismissed the petition as barred by limitation.
TWC Aviation Capital Limited v. SpiceJet Limited
The Delhi High Court held that UK Court orders relating to aircraft lease disputes are enforceable in India under Sections 13 and 44A CPC and allowed the plaintiff’s suit for declaration and injunction to secure possession of aircraft and engines.
Kuldeep Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot invoke Section 91 Cr.P.C. at the charge framing stage to summon documents relevant only to defence, dismissing the petition seeking such production as a prohibited fishing inquiry.
Dhruva Goel v. M/S Chetanya Buildcon Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance directing defendants to execute the sale deed for the property after full payment and possession, with conditions on power of attorney and tax discharge.
Dhruva Goel v. M/S Chetanya Buildcon Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance directing the defendants to execute the sale deed after the plaintiff paid the sale consideration and took possession, while waiving monetary claims.
Arjun Mehta v. Saurav Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a broadly worded arbitration clause in an MoU is binding and arbitrable despite the petitioner not signing the MoU, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes arising therefrom.
Rakesh Chander Chadda v. Shri Vinod Kumar Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld conditional leave to defend in a summary suit for recovery on a dishonoured cheque, emphasizing that admission of signature and promissory note suffice for prima facie defence under Order XXXVII CPC.
Pardeep v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a disability sustained during authorized leave without causal connection to military service does not entitle a naval personnel to disability pension.
Naveen Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a director who signed a dishonoured cheque cannot avoid liability under Section 138 NI Act merely by claiming resignation before the cheque was dated, and quashing of complaint is not warranted without compelling evidence.
North Delhi Power Limited v. Dr. U.K. Priyadarshi
The Delhi High Court held that an ad hoc appointee without open competitive recruitment has no right to regularization, setting aside the order reinstating the respondent and upholding his termination.
Rakesh Chander Chadda v. Shri Vinod Kumar Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court upheld conditional leave to defend in a suit for recovery on a dishonoured cheque, emphasizing that admission of signatures and prima facie evidence suffice to impose conditions for defence under Order XXXVII CPC.
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust India v. WWW.FRIENDWITHBOOKS.CO
The Delhi High Court held that a sanyasi does not lose copyright ownership by renunciation and upheld the valid assignment of copyright by Srila Prabhupada to the plaintiff Trust, granting summary judgment against copyright infringement.
Tasleem v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Court held that a major daughter who has married of her own free will cannot be compelled to return to her parents through a writ of Habeas Corpus.
Honey Verma v. Piyush Nautiyal
The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-compliance of the statutory requirement that the legal notice must demand the exact cheque amount.
Anuradha Kashyap v. Dr Sushil Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal to cross-examine the respondent despite prior adjournments, granted condonation of delay, imposed costs for procedural delay, and directed the Family Court to proceed without further adjournments.
Chetan Garg v. Avato Ward 105 State Goods and Service Tax and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pending GST recovery proceedings do not bar cancellation of GST registration and directed cancellation effective from the date sought by the petitioner.
Laxmi Traders Proprietor Dipanshu Garg v. Principal Commissioner of GST Department of Trade and Taxes & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a GST demand order passed without issuing a mandatory show cause notice, emphasizing adherence to procedural fairness under Section 73 of the CGST Act.
Mohd. Amin v. Mohd. Iqbal
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing redelivery of disputed land and compensation, holding that the claims were not barred by limitation under Section 14 of the Limitation Act and that the award did not violate principles of natural justice or public policy.