Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Gurmeet Singh v. The New India Assurance Company Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that use of a vehicle beyond the permitted route constitutes a fundamental breach entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid to claimants from the vehicle owner, dismissing the owner's appeal against such recovery.
Bharat Chugh & Anr. v. M.C. Agrawal HUF
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to examine a party witness in arbitration subject to conditions and reserved their right to challenge an interlocutory order later under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Mata Prasad and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ASI Photographers Policy's licensing regime distinguishing pre-2012 license holders from new applicants as a reasonable classification not violating fundamental rights.
Rajveer v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a candidate for recruitment to security forces due to failure to meet the prescribed uncorrected distant vision standard.
Krishan Kumar v. Office of the Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a delayed compassionate appointment claim, affirming that such appointments must be sought promptly to address immediate financial hardship and are not a vested right.
Anubhav Khajuria and Others v. Union of India through Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
The Delhi High Court upheld the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, clarifying that individual veterinarians can participate in animal birth control programmes through recognized organizational entities, rejecting claims of arbitrary exclusion.
Neeru Jain v. Sanjay Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing enforcement of a decree based on a settlement agreement with payment and interest terms, permitting sale of property to realize decretal amounts where the judgment debtor defaulted.
Nitin Rai Sharma v. Ashok Kapoor
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's closure of the defendant's right to lead evidence due to repeated non-appearance and delay tactics in a rent recovery suit.
HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. KALURAM & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, affirming the liability, income deduction, multiplier, and future prospects applied by the Tribunal in favor of the claimants.
SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Amar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the motor accident claim award based on credible eyewitness testimony and appropriate income determination for compensation.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Mamta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident claim award attributing 50:50 composite negligence to both drivers, directing the insurer of the truck to pay full compensation with liberty to recover from other tortfeasors separately.
Kandula Subramaniam v. Krishnakoli Datta
The Delhi High Court disposed of cross-appeals in a matrimonial dispute by recording a mutual settlement and directing the parties to proceed with divorce by mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
ITD Cementation India Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld striking off a written statement filed without the mandatory affidavit of admission/denial of documents, emphasizing that the DHC Rules prevail over CPC provisions and complete service includes all additional documents.
Rajender Singh v. Commissioner of Police
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing re-enlistment of an ex-serviceman as Constable under Section 28 of Delhi Police Rules, setting aside prior rejection orders.
Rajenderi Singh Chhetri & Ors. v. Hotel Corporation of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court directs Hotel Corporation of India to pay wage revision arrears to retired unionised workers in compliance with CGIT award, holding non-payment violates Article 14 and mandamus is warranted.
Rehmat Fatima v. State of NCT of Delhi Through Principal Secretary & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that contractual women employees are entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act even beyond their contract period and directed reinstatement and payment of benefits to the petitioner.
Saket Grover v. Hemant Grover & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a revision petition under Section 115 CPC challenging dismissal of an amendment application is maintainable if the amendment could have resulted in final disposal of the suit, and that the trial court erred in refusing amendment based on written statement contents.
Virender Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the termination notice of an ITBPF constable injured during training, directing reconsideration in compliance with Standing Order No.1/2013's rehabilitation procedures before proceeding with invalidation.
Gurmeet Singh Sidana v. Ameek Singh Sawhney
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition under Section 115 CPC challenging the dismissal of an application under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the revisional jurisdiction is limited to jurisdictional errors and the Special Power of Attorney executed abroad was invalid due to non-compliance with stamp duty requirements.
Amit Singh Bhandari v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder and robbery case, holding that prima facie evidence including witness identification, call records, and recovery of stolen property justified continued detention despite long incarceration.