Delhi High Court
44,251 judgments
National Building Construction Corporation Ltd. v. M/S Sharma Enterprises
The Delhi High Court held that NBCC is entitled to exclude delay under section 14 of the Limitation Act for filing a timely challenge under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to bona fide litigation over the applicable arbitration statute.
Khushi Pratap Singh v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a female student to appear in the CBSE Class XII exam despite procedural lapses in uploading her domicile certificate, emphasizing equitable relief and substantial justice.
Kaveri Parashar v. Kalind Parashar
The High Court held that a Trial Court cannot recall summons once issued and set aside the dismissal of complaint for lack of jurisdiction, restoring the complaint for trial.
Union of India v. M/S Distribution Logistics Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a Section 34 arbitration petition due to inordinate and unexplained delay in refiling beyond the statutory limitation period, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation and procedural requirements.
Union Bank of India v. Hulas Rahul Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bank's appeal and upheld the quashing of a Look Out Circular against the respondent for non-compliance with procedural safeguards and absence of criminal proceedings, affirming the fundamental right to travel abroad under Article 21.
Chetan Rana v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging DDA’s order for removal of unauthorized construction on acquired public land, holding that acquisition vests absolute title and possession in the government and trespassers have no right to notice or injunction.
President Lala Sher Singh Memorial Jeevan Vigyan Trust Society v. Sutlej Eduvision Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement existed between the parties and accordingly referred the dispute to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Shri Arun Sankhwal v. Shri Anoop Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of the suit but set aside restoration of a disposed interlocutory application treated as counter-claim, upheld discretionary allowance of fresh evidence with costs, and directed transfer of the suit to district court.
Vipin Prakash Aggarwal v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld visitation rights for a mother under the DV Act, emphasizing the need to attempt re-establishing parent-child bonds despite children's reluctance and matrimonial disputes.
Sushma Bhambari v. Taruna Juneja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted a preliminary decree of partition for the Ashok Vihar property based on the admitted last Will, rejecting the need for probate and vague sale claims.
M/S MODI STRATFORD ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED v. PUNJAB & SIND BANK
The Delhi High Court held that a dispute arising from a banking Fixed Deposit Receipt transaction qualifies as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and allowed deletion of unnecessary parties from the suit.
Sh. Vikash & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354A, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dinesh Kumar & Ors. v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Tushar Sharma v. Shellz Techno Pack Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act against a petitioner not shown to be a partner or responsible person of the accused firm, holding that mere bald averments without evidence do not justify trial.
Sh. Dhani Ram Mehto v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging withholding of pension, holding that service matters fall exclusively within the Central Administrative Tribunal's jurisdiction as per the Administrative Tribunals Act and Article 323A of the Constitution.
National Highways Authority of India v. T. Suryanarayana Reddy
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding demonetisation as a force majeure event excusing toll payments and ruled that penalty refund claims are arbitrable despite contractual exclusions.
Arsadi Khatoon v. State
The court dismissed the habeas corpus petition seeking production of a rescued minor child engaged in child labour, directing the petitioner to approach the Child Welfare Committee for custody.
Naveen Yadav v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to an absconder accused in a dowry death case, reaffirming that proclaimed offenders are ordinarily not entitled to anticipatory bail except in exceptional circumstances.
M/S INDOCHEM AND POLYMERS v. SALES TAX OFFICER CLASS II AVATO WARD 207 ZONE 11
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 for failure to consider the taxpayer’s detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with a personal hearing.
InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors. v. Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. & Ors.
Delhi High Court directs Defendants to deposit security for patent infringement claims, refuses modification of consent order without consent, and outlines confidentiality club protocols in SEP litigation.