Search Judgments

Search by legal issue, facts, citation, statute, or case name

M/S Yogesh Chaudhary v. Oxyzo Financial Services Pvt Ltd & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 14 Feb 2020 · 2024:DHC:7313

The Delhi High Court held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator is impermissible and appointed an independent arbitrator to resolve disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Sharafat & Ors. v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1015

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's withdrawal of objection to prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed

DELHI TOURISM AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. v. KUSUM LATA SHARMA

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1075

The Delhi High Court directed payment of gratuity with interest and additional compensation to the widow of a deceased employee due to delayed release of statutory dues.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S.STEEL STRIPES WHEELS LTD. v. M/S.TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1073

The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act lacking fundamental documents is a non-est filing, and delay in re-filing beyond the 120-day limitation period cannot be condoned, leading to dismissal of the petition.

civil petition_dismissed

Archana Rawal v. Vijay Kataria

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1069

The Delhi High Court held that an appellate court cannot decide an appeal on merits in the absence of the appellant and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

civil appeal_allowed

Alka Gupta v. Narendera Kumar Gupta

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1072

The Delhi High Court held that a preliminary decree for rendition of accounts cannot be granted without trial when settlement is disputed, and shifted the onus of proof to the defendant claiming settlement.

civil petition_dismissed

M/S Rajdhani Properties v. Shri Vijay Kumar

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1071

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Commissioner's ex parte order directing the petitioner to pay unpaid wages and compensation to the respondent, dismissing the petitioner's challenge for lack of evidence.

labor appeal_dismissed

National Building Construction Corporation Ltd v. M/S J R Construction

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1055-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld arbitral awards in a construction contract dispute, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration and rejecting NBCC's challenges on jurisdiction, arbitrability, and interest claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

ORIX AUTO INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED v. VIKRAM CHAUDHARY

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1064

The Delhi High Court held that the Business Associates under the agreement were not employees of the petitioner, setting aside Labour Court awards that had recognized an employer-employee relationship based on control and supervision tests.

labor appeal_allowed

ORIX AUTO INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED v. VIKRAM CHAUDHARY

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1063

The Delhi High Court held that drivers engaged under a principal-to-principal business agreement with revenue sharing and financial liabilities were not employees, setting aside Labour Court awards recognizing employer-employee relationship.

labor appeal_allowed

Sanjeev Jain v. M/S. Design Point & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1061

The Delhi High Court set aside dismissal of complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to inadvertent non-appearance caused by counsel's error and restored the complaints for trial.

criminal appeal_allowed

Raju Diwakar @ Pappu v. The State

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1053

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that purity percentage must be considered in determining quantity and recoveries from different accused cannot be aggregated to reach commercial quantity.

criminal appeal_allowed

SANJEEV BHASIN & ANR v. BALWANT RAI (DECEASED) THR LRS & ANR

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1046

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' revision petition against eviction on bona fide necessity grounds after accepting their undertaking to vacate the premises and pay use and occupation charges, staying execution of the eviction order.

property appeal_dismissed

Chandan Singh v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1042-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the period of absence between dismissal and reinstatement without invocation of Article 311 cannot be treated as "dies-non," entitling the petitioner to pay fixation and MACP benefits excluding back-wages.

administrative petition_allowed

ORIENTAL INSUARANCE CO LTD v. VISHWANATH & ORS

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1059

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to deny unreimbursed medical expenses under ECHS, remanded the salary claim for proof, and directed interim compensation based on minimum wages with interest.

civil appeal_allowed

Amar Kumar Aggarwal v. State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1047

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.

criminal petition_allowed

Zeeny Jhelumi v. Inderpreet Singh Jhelumi

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1070-DB

The Delhi High Court sentenced the respondent to six months civil imprisonment and fine for wilful disobedience of a maintenance order, rejecting his apology and delaying tactics, while allowing time to purge contempt.

civil sentence_modified

Vinod Kumar Sahni & Ors. v. Umesh Kumar Sahni & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1043

The Delhi High Court decreed partition by sale of an indivisible property among heirs, directing disputed shares' proceeds to be deposited in court pending trial on validity of Wills.

civil appeal_dismissed

Daya Kishan v. Sunil & Ors

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1058

The Delhi High Court remanded a motor accident compensation claim to allow the appellant to prove functional disability and consequent loss of promotion and earnings, emphasizing the need to consider such losses in uniformed force personnel.

civil remanded

COURTS ON ITS OWN MOTION v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS.

Delhi High Court · 13 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1067-DB

Delhi High Court on suo motu petition directed respondents to implement measures to prevent misuse of customers' biometric data and documents in issuing mobile connections, emphasizing UIDAI's role under the Aadhaar Act.

administrative petition_dismissed