Delhi High Court
44,251 judgments
M/S OTTIMO VISUALS v. M/S ESSEL HOUSING PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award holding that arbitration proceedings can continue despite pending suits and that the lessee must pay rent and vacate premises upon lease termination.
M/S Bajaj Healthcare Ltd v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging turnover-based eligibility criteria in ESIC's medicine supply tender, holding the amendments excluding API turnover were neither arbitrary nor mala fide and emphasizing judicial restraint in tender matters.
State v. Kapiladdin Mandal
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a child sexual assault case due to lack of credible identification, presence of tutoring, and unexplained delay in FIR, emphasizing the need for reliable victim testimony and reasonable trial court conclusions.
M/S NIRMAL METAL TRADING COMPANY v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and procedural fairness, modifying the cancellation date to the Show Cause Notice date due to procedural defects.
Ehtesham Qutubuddin Siddique v. CPIO, Department of Personnel and Training
The Delhi High Court upheld the exemption under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act protecting personal information of officers involved in a terror case investigation, rejecting disclosure to a death-sentenced petitioner on grounds of privacy and safety.
Videojet Technologies India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation against an anti-dumping notification without deciding on the petition’s maintainability, allowing the petitioner to pursue statutory remedies.
The Rice Exporters Association of India v. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd
Delhi High Court dismissed challenge to appointment of IREF as Facilitation Agency and eligibility criteria in rice export tender, emphasizing judicial restraint and absence of arbitrariness or bias.
Mohd Rafi Anwari Trading Pvt Ltd v. Mohd Nazir
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an ex parte award under the Minimum Wages Act, holding that non-appearance after initial participation amounts to willful conduct and the award directing payment of arrears and penalty is valid.
SD v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate cannot summon an accused on the basis of a supplementary charge-sheet relying on the same evidence previously considered insufficient, setting aside the summoning order under Section 323 IPC as an impermissible review.
Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal v. Shri Praveen Aggarwal & Others
The Delhi High Court held that the 120-day limit for filing a Written Statement under procedural rules is mandatory and non-extendable, dismissing the defendant's delayed appeal despite condoning the delay.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by applying a 25% future loss of income multiplier for a self-employed claimant aged 48, dismissing the insurer's appeal and allowing the claimant's appeal.
Anup Bhengra @Chotu v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for an accused in a serious sexual assault and human trafficking case involving a minor victim unable to depose due to trauma, emphasizing victim protection over accused's bail rights.
YUM! RESTAURANTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. A.N. TRADERS PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS.
The Delhi High Court allowed defendants leave to defend a summary suit for recovery of franchise dues, holding that triable issues regarding admitted liability and settlement terms preclude summary judgment.
Gaurav Verma & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Vishwajeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in NDPS case due to procedural lapses and prolonged trial delay despite commercial quantity allegations and conspiracy charges.
Vandana Sharma and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition relying on a prior judgment, requiring no further order.
Sudershan v. Kiran Bakhla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award holding the appellant jointly liable for compensation due to composite negligence despite acquittal in criminal proceedings.
Sandeep Singh v. Jagwanti @ Nidhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal granting divorce on grounds of mental cruelty, holding that false dowry and domestic violence allegations by the wife causing acquittal of the husband constitute cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Ashwin Narendra Lodha v. The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
Appeals under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 lie only against orders imposing punishment for contempt; appeals filed before punishment is imposed are premature and not maintainable.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. VIRENDER
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a probationer's termination order as punitive and stigmatic for lack of enquiry, directing reinstatement with liberty for disciplinary action.