Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Captain Sudhanshu Bhardwaj v. Air India Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's order excluding the COVID-19 period from limitation applies to arbitration proceedings, allowing the petition for appointment of a substitute arbitrator as filed within the extended limitation period.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare v. M/s Hosmac Projects Division of Hosmac India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that delivery of an arbitral award to an agent or related entity does not constitute valid service on the party for limitation purposes under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing the appeal and remanding the matter for merits.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Junis Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award, condoned delay in cross-objections, clarified procedural aspects post legal offer rejection, and modified compensation for a deceased homemaker in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court allowed the accused to appear virtually in a criminal trial under Section 482 CrPC, setting aside the Trial Court's order denying exemption from physical appearance, emphasizing the Court's discretion and policies on hybrid hearings.
Jasmeet Singh @ Ginni v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the accused’s interim bail application on medical grounds, holding that the seriousness of the murder charge and availability of alternative caregivers outweigh the need for his release.
M/S INDOJ CONSULTANT PVT LTD v. SHRI GOVIND MISHRA
The Delhi High Court held that where a statutory remedy of revision under Section 115 CPC is available, a petition under Article 227 challenging dismissal of an application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC is not maintainable.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. M/S. Gill Acqu Hydro Power Generation Company Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award applying the 10% deductible clause in an insurance policy, rejecting the insurer's claim for a 5% deductible based on a cover letter and internal circulars, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34.
Prem Kumar v. Kalpana Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty arising from the wife's hostility towards his mother and prolonged separation.
Amit Bansal & Anr. v. The Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court quashed over 32-year-old criminal proceedings against petitioners in a bank fraud case due to full settlement and violation of the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Alok Kumar Lodha v. Asian Hotels (North) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from license agreements involving declarations of rights in personam are arbitrable and referred the suits to arbitration under the valid arbitration clause.
M/S SK ENTERPRISES v. Principal Commissioner of Goods and Services Tax, West Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the cancellation of GST registration due to vague show cause notice lacking specific allegations and absence of reasons for retrospective cancellation.
Delhi Jal Board v. Pratap Singh through LRs and Ors.
Delhi High Court directed DDA to pay compensation to DJB and ordered release of attached funds in execution proceedings, resolving the dispute amicably under Article 227.
Surya Alloy Industires Ltd v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under the arbitration agreement, holding that pre-arbitral procedural objections cannot bar arbitration once invoked.
M/S GAS AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD. v. M/S JSW ISPAT STEEL LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing proportionate refund of fixed transportation charges due to short supply of gas caused by government-mandated force majeure, rejecting limitation and estoppel defenses.
Pramod v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case, emphasizing cautious appraisal of oral dying declarations made to interested witnesses and the petitioner’s conduct during prolonged custody.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Nishi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of compensation based on the deceased's Income Tax Returns, affirming that such returns are reliable evidence for determining income in motor accident claims.
Union of India v. Subhash Chandra Agrawal
The Delhi High Court held that legal opinions tendered by the Solicitor General to government ministries are protected by fiduciary privilege under Section 8(1)(e) of the RTI Act and exempt from disclosure absent overriding public interest.
Raj Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a recovery notice holding the petitioner liable as employer for compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, rejecting his challenge on identity and course of employment grounds.
Achal Nath & Anr v. Atul Nath
The High Court held that seizure of documents under Section 202 CrPC inquiry is an interlocutory order, and inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to challenge such orders must be exercised sparingly, while upholding the police's power to seize documents without violating Article 20(3).
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Jitendra Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's petition challenging the non-maintainability of a second review application against a consent award in a motor accident claim, affirming that appeal under Section 173 is the proper remedy.