Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
MRVS Value Straight Private Limited & Anr. v. Brightstar Restaurant Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the petitioners lacked a valid arbitration agreement with the respondents and thus no jurisdiction existed to refer the dispute to arbitration.
Manminder Singh v. Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a forgery and cheating case involving disputed property documents, holding that the dispute was primarily civil and the petitioner’s cooperation with investigation warranted bail with conditions.
Rajvati @ Rajo v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a Habeas Corpus petition directing the custody of a missing minor girl to be restored to her mother after recovery from an accused, emphasizing the child's welfare and natural guardianship.
Ram Niwas Dhuriya v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court held that witness examination via video conferencing requires consent of all accused and safeguards for effective cross-examination, remanding the matter for fresh consideration.
Shanti Devi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed continued investigation and periodic reporting in a petition seeking production of a missing minor daughter, dismissing the writ petition while safeguarding the petitioner’s rights.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Sh. Virender Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the modification of dismissal to compulsory retirement for an employee absent due to medical reasons but set aside the interest awarded on delayed retiral benefits.
Habibullah Nabi Zada v. N.C.B.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case holding that contraband quantities cannot be clubbed without evidence of conspiracy and that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible confessions.
Ali Mohammed v. DG, CISF and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the CISF transfer order, holding that transfer policies are broad guidelines subject to operational needs and courts will not interfere absent malafide.
Nigude Ashok Dasharath & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that posts held by Assistant Commandants granted Senior Time Scale and IPS officers on deputation must be included in calculating Senior Duty Posts for NFSG benefits in CRPF, directing recalculation accordingly while declining to increase the NFSG ceiling without sufficient data.
The Chairman, New Delhi Municipal Council v. Shibani Roy Choudhury
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order denying pension benefits based on an unsanctioned ad hoc post while directing consideration of MACP benefits without retrospective monetary claims for the disputed period.
MY PREFERRED TRANSFORMATION AND HOSPITALITY PVT. LTD. v. PANCHDEEP CONSTUCTION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the court at the seat of arbitration has exclusive jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, overruling a conflicting exclusive jurisdiction clause.
M/S. FIBERFILL ENGINEERS v. M/S. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for lack of evidence supporting full and final settlement, emphasizing that accord and satisfaction requires proof of payment acceptance after deductions.
Kasim v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s dismissal of a belated application to recall a witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the need for prompt reporting of threats and judicial discretion exercised to prevent abuse of process.
Mahadev Prasad v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme as the petitioner did not meet the eligibility criteria for promotion to Sub Inspector.
Mrs Tejinder Pal Gujral v. S Manjinder Singh Sirsa & Ors.
Delhi High Court holds DSGMC officials guilty of contempt for wilful non-compliance of orders directing payment of salaries and arrears under 6th and 7th CPC to GHPS employees, directing administrative action to enforce compliance.
Abdul Basit v. Jawaharlal Nehru University and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed JNU to decide the petitioner's appeal against ICC sexual harassment recommendations within four weeks, ensuring natural justice and interim protection.
M/S Yash Fans and Appliances Ltd v. M/S Ottomate International Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court must refer disputes to arbitration if a valid arbitration agreement exists and the petition is timely, without examining the merits of the dispute.
Raj Kumar Batra v. Commissioner of Customs (Preventive)
The Delhi High Court held that interest is payable on the entire refundable redemption fine and penalty amount retained by Customs, quashing the corrigendum that limited interest to the statutory pre-deposit amount.
M/S HARI DASHAN SEVASHRAM PVT. LTD. v. M/S PAUL SALES PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's amendment application and the plaintiff's application for judgment on admission, holding that running account entries do not constitute clear admissions and amendments introducing irrelevant claims are impermissible.
Sunil Sethi v. M/S Hero Fincorp Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to invalid unilateral appointment of the sole arbitrator barred under Section 12(5) read with the Seventh Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.