Delhi High Court

93,877 judgments

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Neeru Jain v. Sanjay Kumar Jain

06 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7387

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant execution petition settlement agreement decree enforcement interest on default

Nitin Rai Sharma v. Ashok Kapoor

06 Oct 2023 · Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora · 2023:DHC:7356

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.

civil petition_dismissed Section 151 CPC Article 227 Constitution of India closure of evidence delay in trial

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. KALURAM & ORS

06 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7310

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim eyewitness testimony driver identity discrepancy deduction of income

SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Amar Singh & Ors.

06 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7308
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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.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim rash and negligent driving preponderance of probabilities eyewitness testimony

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Mamta & Ors.

06 Oct 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:7224

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant composite negligence joint tortfeasors motor accident claim contributory negligence

Kandula Subramaniam v. Krishnakoli Datta

06 Oct 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:7341-DB

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.

family appeal_allowed Family Courts Act, 1984 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 maintenance child custody

ITD Cementation India Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited & Anr.

06 Oct 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023 SCC OnLine Del 1485

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant written statement affidavit of admission/denial Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018 service of summons

Rajender Singh v. Commissioner of Police

06 Oct 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:7292-DB

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant ex-servicemen re-employment Delhi Police recruitment Section 28 Delhi Police Rules 1980 reinstatement

Rajenderi Singh Chhetri & Ors. v. Hotel Corporation of India & Ors.

06 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh
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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.

labor appeal_allowed Significant wage revision arrears Central Government Industrial Tribunal Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 writ of mandamus

Rehmat Fatima v. State of NCT of Delhi Through Principal Secretary & Ors.

06 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7271

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.

labor petition_allowed Significant maternity benefits contractual employee Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 writ of mandamus

Saket Grover v. Hemant Grover & Anr.

06 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7259

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 115 CPC revision petition Order VI Rule 17 CPC amendment of plaint

Virender Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

06 Oct 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:7317-DB

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Indo Tibetan Border Police Force Rules, 1994 Standing Order No.1/2013 Rehabilitation Board Invalidation Board

Gurmeet Singh Sidana v. Ameek Singh Sawhney

06 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7258

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.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Section 115 CPC Order XII Rule 6 CPC Special Power of Attorney Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Amit Singh Bhandari v. State

06 Oct 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:7261

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail Section 439 CrPC Section 302 IPC circumstantial evidence

Mehar Zaidi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi

06 Oct 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:7277

The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the legal heirs of late Shri Syed Akbar Ali under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, in the absence of a Will and objections.

civil petition_allowed Letters of Administration Indian Succession Act, 1925 Section 278 Intestate succession

Sikander v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

06 Oct 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:7279

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life convict on compassionate grounds despite prison authority’s rejection, emphasizing a balance between societal interests and convict’s rights under Delhi Prison Rules, 2018.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant parole Delhi Prison Rules 2018 life imprisonment multiple murders

Mohd. Gulfam v. State (NCT of Delhi)

06 Oct 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:7278

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court, affirming the constitutional right to personal liberty and effective legal remedy.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole life imprisonment Special Leave Petition personal liberty

Rajeev Kumar Yadav v. State of NCT Delhi

06 Oct 2023 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2023:DHC:7248

Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of cheating and forgery in a fake employment scam due to the gravity of the offence and necessity of custodial interrogation.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating forgery

Veena Jain v. Vineeta Jain

06 Oct 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:7434

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioners' application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that only the plaint averments are relevant at this stage and no jurisdictional error was made warranting revision under Section 115 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Section 115 CPC cause of action rejection of plaint

Rishika Kharb v. University of Delhi

06 Oct 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2198

The Delhi High Court allowed a student's petition for inter-college migration within University of Delhi, holding that procedural deadlines must align with official notifications and discretionary powers must be exercised fairly.

administrative petition_allowed Significant inter-college migration University of Delhi Ordinance IV No Objection Certificate discretionary power