Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Mamta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld rash and negligent driving liability but modified compensation awards in a motor accident claim appeal, aligning future loss and non-pecuniary damages with Supreme Court precedents.
Sandeep Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a teacher accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old student, emphasizing the gravity of offences under POCSO and IPC and the breach of trust inherent in the teacher-student relationship.
Sandeep Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a teacher accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old student, emphasizing the gravity of offences against minors and the breach of trust inherent in the teacher-student relationship.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Sandeep Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded to the claimant for loss of dependency of a deceased homemaker by adopting minimum wages for an unskilled worker as the appropriate notional income, emphasizing just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
M/S Jayem Auto Industries (P) Ltd. v. Bank of Baroda & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside unreasoned recovery tribunal orders against a company, directing fresh adjudication on whether payments made discharged its liability on hundies discounted by the bank.
Rajdhani Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd. v. Punjab and Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court held that civil suits do not stay recovery proceedings under the RDB Act and directed the DRT to proceed expeditiously with the bank's recovery claims against the petitioner.
Chitrasen v. Mohd Hrun & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing disability assessment, including employer contributions in income, adding future prospects, awarding attendant and disfigurement charges, and substantially increasing prosthetic limb compensation.
Shilpi Verma v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of a challenge to CBSE's selection process, holding that the interview was part of the advertised criteria and there was no arbitrariness in awarding marks.
Harinder Dhingra v. Indian Overseas Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT order allowing impleadment of a third party alleged to have fraudulently siphoned bank funds in recovery proceedings, affirming the bank's right as dominus litis to amend claims and implead necessary parties.
Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre v. M/S Sparkle Assocaistes
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that courts cannot interfere with an award on merits unless it is perverse or patently illegal under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Sanjay Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the cooperative society to respond to the petitioner's ownership and charge-related complaints within seven days, with further action by the Registrar Cooperative Societies if no reply is received.
Manmohan Singh @ Monu v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed a last-minute writ petition seeking second furlough/parole, emphasizing timely application to competent authorities and directing medical treatment as per advice.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Vipin @ Vicky
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 4998-day delay in filing a Criminal Leave Petition, holding that unexplained delay and laches render the petition liable to be dismissed.
Rajeev Futela v. Gurcharan Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the defendant's petition to set aside ex parte proceedings and permitted filing of written statement with costs, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural technicalities.
Jyoti Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, directing a son to vacate the property due to harassment of his senior citizen mother.
Beena Goswami v. State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal under Article 227, setting aside the Trial Court’s order striking off defence for non-filing of written statement due to non-furnishing of plaint and documents, and granted time to file the statement with costs.
Sher Singh Badshami v. The State GNCTD & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted a limited three-week parole extension on medical grounds but emphasized adherence to the prescribed administrative procedure for future extensions.
Ram Niwas v. Union of India; Raj Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in a criminal corruption case does not automatically entitle dismissed RPF constables to reinstatement when departmental enquiry findings are supported by evidence and conducted fairly.
M/S D. G. RAJ COMMERCIAL PVT. LTD. AND ANR. v. THE GENERAL MANAGER, NORTHERN RAILWAY AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging Northern Railways' tender for parcel cargo trains, holding that the Petitioners lacked legal standing and exclusivity rights, and that their fundamental business rights were not violated.
M S KAVITRA EXPORTS PVT LTD v. M S KAAYA U K LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place additional documents on record despite delay, setting aside the trial court's order, emphasizing that admissibility and genuineness are to be decided during trial.