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DDA v. M/S MALIK CONSTRUCTIONS
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award partly in favor of the contractor, dismissing the petition challenging the award for lack of patent illegality or perversity under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Union of India v. M/S Incom Icables Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award setting aside a demand for general damages imposed without contractual basis or proof of loss, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Karan Cabs Services Pvt. Ltd. v. HCL Technologies Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award rejecting minimum guarantee and other claims, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited to patent illegality or perversity, and the arbitrator's factual findings and contract interpretation must be respected.
Dobhal, Krishna Mohan Chandel, Hritwik Maurya, Mayank Kaushik and Aashrit Sukhija v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 930-day delay in filing a criminal revision petition, emphasizing parity with co-accused and a liberal approach to procedural delays under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
M/S JHA CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that contractors are entitled to interest on delayed payments beyond reasonable time limits despite contractual clauses excluding such interest, allowing a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC where principal liability is admitted.
Asif Hamid Khan v. State & Shruti Bhardwaj
The Delhi High Court upheld the magistrate's summoning order in a sexual harassment case, ruling that closure reports and departmental enquiry findings do not bar criminal proceedings when prima facie material exists.
Shail Shukla v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's review petition, holding that ownership of a flat in a multi-storeyed building must be assessed by proportionate land share for eligibility under the Rohini Scheme, and review jurisdiction is limited and not a substitute for appeal.
M/S COLOR PALETTE PVT LTD v. M/S BULLMEN REALTY INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that the designation of New Delhi as the place of arbitration confers territorial jurisdiction on it under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.
Janak Datwani v. Anand Datwani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to dismiss the suit based on an unproved Will and rejected the petition for transposition of parties in a representative suit, holding that enforceable rights require probate and clear admissions, and procedural requirements for representative suits must be complied with.
Rakesh Babu v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of a BSF officer for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, affirming GSFC jurisdiction and rejecting procedural and factual challenges in a writ petition.
Om Prakash v. I AND FC Department Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving substantive disputes to arbitration.
Uday Jain & Anr. v. Additional Commissioner Customs Air Cargo and Import & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the release of an imported artwork subject to ad-hoc deposits, recognizing the need for preservation and prima facie acceptance of declared origin and value pending full adjudication under the Customs Act.
Rajbir Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner who obtained a valid NOC before joining a government undertaking is entitled to pro rata pension from the date of discharge from the Indian Air Force, subject to verification of the NOC.
Dharambir Dhan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Departmental Promotion Committee's composite method of assessment for promotion, dismissing the petitioner's challenge for lack of mala fide or procedural irregularity.
Kurlon Retail Limited v. Sales Tax Officer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a GST demand order passed without hearing the petitioner, granted opportunity to reply and be heard, and left the validity of extension notifications pending before the Supreme Court.
Chahat Jain v. M/s Innocept Global & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a sleeping partner is prima facie liable under Section 141 NI Act and an out-of-court settlement not recorded before the trial court does not quash a complaint under Section 138 NI Act.
G.D. Soni DAV Sr. Secondary School v. Directorate of Education & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a government-aided school receiving only recurring maintenance grant can lawfully discontinue aid and convert to an unaided institution, and authorities cannot compel it to continue receiving aid against its wishes.
RESCOM MINERAL TRADING FZE v. RASHTRIYA ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED & ANR.
Delhi High Court dismissed petition seeking interim security under Section 9 Arbitration Act, holding financial distress alone insufficient without evidence of asset dissipation or mala fide intent.
M/S Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed the complaint against Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. for alleged manufacture of spurious drugs, holding that conflicting government test reports of sterling quality and procedural lapses vitiated the prosecution and no prima facie case was made out.
Arun Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled all claims and the complainant withdrew prosecution.