Delhi High Court
64,767 judgments
SMAAASH LEISURE LTD v. AMBIENCE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards due to unilateral appointment of the arbitrator violating Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act, holding that waiver requires express written agreement and that awards by an ineligible arbitrator are void.
TDI Infrastructure Ltd v. Sushil Kumar Goyal
The Delhi High Court condoned a 190-day delay in filing a consumer appeal due to sufficient cause and restored the appeal subject to costs and deposit of decreetal amount.
Mahesh v. Ramesh & Ors.
The Court allowed the landlord's application to fix use and occupation charges subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate the premises by a specified date, with interim protection conditional on compliance.
Kunwar Mahender Dhwaj Prasad Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition claiming sovereign rights over Beswan Avibhajya Rajya, holding that disputed title and sovereignty issues must be resolved in civil courts, not through writ jurisdiction.
M/S. PON PURE CHEMICAL PVT. LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Commissioner's award of compensation and interest to the legal heirs of a deceased worker, holding that the deceased was an employee under the Employee's Compensation Act despite absence of formal contract.
Nidhi Sawnani v. Harsh Sawnani
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal permitting belated filing of the written statement in a divorce proceeding under the Family Courts Act, 1984, balancing procedural timelines with the interests of justice and minor children.
Randa Chehab v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deportation and blacklisting of a foreign national for violating business visa conditions by unauthorized public fund collection, ruling that such administrative action is lawful and not subject to interference under Article 226.
Amrit Lal Wadhera & Anr. v. Saroj Suneja
The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order due to defective service of summons and remanded the case for fresh proceedings ensuring proper service and due process under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Naveen Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a delayed recruitment claim by the Administrative Tribunal, affirming that candidates have no indefeasible right to appointment and that delay without sufficient cause is fatal.
Vinay Kapoor v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted Probate of a duly executed last Will dated 01.05.2017, finding no objections and confirming the testatrix's sound mind and ownership.
Devans Modern Breweries Limited v. Jagpin Breweries Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining a brewery from using competitor's branded glass bottles for its beer, holding such use infringes trademark and design rights and causes consumer confusion.
Adarsh Gaur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against acquittal in a cheque dishonour case, holding that procedural defects in electronic evidence are curable and discrepancies in postal receipt dates cannot alone dismiss a complaint under Section 138 NI Act.
Rajender Kumar Pahwa & Ors. v. Bureau of Immigration & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Look Out Circular issued against company directors solely for bank loan default, holding that LOCs cannot be used as a tool for debt recovery absent criminal proceedings.
Rathod Anil v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging medical boards' rejection of a candidate with disability in both legs for Mechanical Engineering Services under ESE Rules, 2018, affirming the requirement to meet prescribed benchmark disability and functional criteria.
Deepak Aggarwal v. Yogesh Jain
The Delhi High Court held that the special summary procedure under Section 25B(8) of the Delhi Rent Control Act does not apply to eviction petitions under Section 14(1)(a), rendering revision petitions under Section 25B(8) not maintainable in such cases.
Naveen Sachdeva v. Umesh Sehgal
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a civil suit subject to deposit of admitted amount with interest and payment of legal costs, following the principles in Kailash v. Nankhu.
Mohd. Mustaqeem v. State (Govt of NCT) of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused charged with murder during communal riots due to prima facie evidence and credible eyewitness identification, with discrepancies and forensic doubts reserved for trial.
Manjeet Singh v. Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's order repudiating an insurance claim due to doubts on accident genuineness and insured value, affirming limited scope of interference under Article 227.
Chander Bhan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of ASI Chander Bhan in a criminal case involving allegations of extortion, assault, and corruption, citing the gravity of charges and risk of witness influence.
Sompal Singh Tomar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a police official accused of extortion and assault, emphasizing the gravity of allegations and risk of witness intimidation.