Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
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.
Mehar Zaidi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi
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.
Sikander v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
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.
Mohd. Gulfam v. State (NCT of Delhi)
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.
Rajeev Kumar Yadav v. State of NCT Delhi
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.
Veena Jain v. Vineeta Jain
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.
Rishika Kharb v. University of Delhi
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.