Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
M/S RAJ ENTERPRISES v. SUPERINTENDENT RANGE 25 GST DIVISION NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration must be based on objective criteria and fair notice, setting aside cancellation from the date of grant and limiting it to the last return filed date.
Hasrat Ali through his legal heir Hanif v. Mohd. Rahil
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s dismissal of an application to reject plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, holding that the suit was not barred by law on the face of the plaint despite the property being in a notified slum area.
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that formal amendments to criminal complaints at the pre-summoning stage are permissible to furnish better particulars without causing prejudice, and dismissed complaints cannot be based on detailed evidence appreciation or non-seizure of illegal wires under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
HDFC Bank Ltd v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging interlocutory orders permitting belated affidavit evidence by a witness assisting another, holding no jurisdictional error under Section 115 CPC or Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Delhi Jal Board v. Ashok Kumar Through LRs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to pay compensation to Delhi Jal Board to facilitate release of attached funds in land acquisition execution proceedings, resolving the dispute amicably under its supervisory jurisdiction.
M/S MONSHER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. v. IAAI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting delayed claims barred under a valid contractual clause requiring arbitration within 90 days of payment intimation, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration.
Mukesh Sain & Ors. v. Pragati Power Corporation Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a combined seniority list and unified promotion policy on grounds of delay, laches, and acquiescence, holding that stale service claims affecting settled rights cannot be entertained after a decade.
The Braithwaite Burn and Jessop Construction Co Ltd v. Northern Railway
The Delhi High Court held that the appointment of arbitrators must be from a broad-based panel ensuring impartiality, set aside the previous tribunal's mandate, and appointed a new sole arbitrator to decide all claims in a construction contract dispute.
Deepak Kashyap v. Parul Kashyap
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, setting aside the Family Court's dismissal.
Bikramjeet Singh Bhullar v. Yash Raj Films Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's interim injunction application, holding that access alone without substantial similarity does not establish copyright infringement in a film adaptation dispute.
M/S Rocks Buildcon Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Ram Kishan Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award that altered the contract terms and failed to comply with Section 28(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Lava International Ltd v. M/S Lakecity Telecom Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the arbitration clause's venue in New Delhi constitutes the seat of arbitration, thereby conferring jurisdiction on Delhi courts despite the respondent's non-appearance.
POWER HF PRIVATE LIMITED v. PERFECT DIESEL SALES & SERVICE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that the agreed seat of arbitration at New Delhi confers exclusive jurisdiction on it to appoint a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, overruling the respondents' objection to jurisdiction.
Rajender Kumar v. Manju Sharma
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of desertion, holding that the wife had permanently abandoned the matrimonial home with intent not to resume cohabitation.
Arti Gupta v. Prashant Nagpal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the registered owner, holding that unregistered mortgage claims unsupported by evidence cannot defeat a valid sale deed and possession rights.
JSIW Infrastructure Pvt Ltd v. ONGC Ltd
Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards for misinterpreting an unambiguous contract clause by impermissibly relying on prior correspondence to deny excise duty reimbursement.
Reengus Sikar Expressway Ltd. v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring the Arbitral Tribunal's award for annuity payments alongside bonus for early completion, holding that the Single Judge erred in substituting the Tribunal's reasonable contract interpretation with a perverse one.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. M/S R.S SHARMA CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment to the contractor, holding that limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act applies only in cases of patent illegality or procedural irregularity, and that the arbitrator's findings including economic duress were supported by evidence.
Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Delhi High Court allowed a criminal accused to appear through video conferencing under CrPC provisions and court policy, setting aside trial court's order denying such exemption.
Sunita & Ors. v. Shamsheer Alam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that contributory negligence cannot be attributed to a deceased passenger in a motor accident without specific evidence and reduced the deduction for personal expenses from half to one-third, enhancing the compensation awarded.