Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Master Shaurya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing non-pecuniary damages and interest but upheld the Tribunal's findings on negligence, notional income, and personal expense deductions in a motor accident claim involving the death of a minor.
Harsh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the mandatory waiting period after surgery applies before the initial medical examination and upheld the rejection of a candidate declared medically unfit during recruitment, dismissing his challenge to the Appeal Medical Board and denial of a Review Medical Board.
Sidharth Popli v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed registration of a device trademark depicting a hookah subject to a disclaimer excluding exclusivity over the hookah apparatus.
Punjab and Sind Bank v. Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax-TDS
The Delhi High Court quashed a tax demand order against Punjab and Sind Bank for non-deduction of TDS on payments to NOIDA, directing refund in light of settled Supreme Court law and constitutional principles despite delay.
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA N.V. v. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the patent appeal filed by Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. as withdrawn upon the appellant's request.
Avdesh v. The State of (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail in a serious sexual assault case under Section 354 IPC and POCSO Act, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion and conditions to protect trial integrity.
Sara Carriere Dubey v. Ashish Dubey
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order permitting children to study in separate UK schools and denied the mother's plea for relocation at the father's expense, emphasizing the paramountcy of the children's welfare.
Brijesh Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated writ petition seeking promotion after a departmental exam, holding that delay, laches, and the principle of no negative equality bar relief despite another candidate's interim promotion.
Shri Ram Bhaj & Ors. v. Om Dutt
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the permanent injunction in favor of the plaintiff over House No. 76, holding the decree final and binding with no question of law arising.
National Projects Constructions Corporation Ltd v. M/S Interstate Construction
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 31(7) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, interest on arbitral awards cannot be compounded by awarding pendente-lite interest on principal plus accrued pre-reference interest, and restricted interest to be calculated only on the principal amount for the prescribed periods.
Manoj Kumar v. Asif Ali Khan
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing a written statement starts from the date of meaningful service of the complete plaint and condoned delay in filing the written statement subject to payment of costs, setting aside the trial court’s order.
State v. Usha Devi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal for murder of a child, set aside convictions under the Juvenile Justice Act, and directed compensation for wrongful prosecution due to lack of evidence and flawed investigation.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-6, New Delhi v. Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order allowing the assessee's claim of deduction under Section 35 without a revised return and dismissed the revenue's appeal challenging various disallowances and depreciation classifications.
Parvesh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to allow a street vendor to vend in accordance with his certificate and to release seized goods under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Monika Singh and Anr. v. Sudha Prasad
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of an application to reject a plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, holding that issues relating to title and reliefs sought under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act must be adjudicated on merits and not at the plaint rejection stage.
Sushanta Kumar Mandal v. State
The Delhi High Court held that it cannot interfere with a trial court's discretion to grant adjournments under its writ jurisdiction unless there is perversity, patent illegality, irrationality, or procedural irregularity.
Hindware Home Innovation Limited v. Havells India Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial suit by enforcing a court-mediated settlement agreement, binding the parties and refunding court fees.
Urmil Pathak v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The court remanded the matter for evidence to determine if the gift deed was conditional on care under Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act before revoking it, emphasizing the need to prove such conditions for voiding property transfers to senior citizens.
Ajay Agarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 287 and 304A IPC for death by electrocution, holding that negligence cannot be ruled out without trial especially given prior similar incidents at the petitioner's factory.
Ugo Geoffery Franklin v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged custody, imposing strict conditions including passport deposit and embassy assurance to ensure trial attendance and prevent absconding.