Delhi High Court

63,002 judgments

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Varsha @ Hira v. Govt NCT of Delhi

11 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3267

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner based on the principle of parity with a co-accused, subject to conditions ensuring compliance.

criminal appeal_allowed bail principle of parity co-accused personal bond

Manish v. Union of India & Ors.

11 May 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:3257-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging decades-old land acquisition proceedings due to the petitioner's failure to explain the inordinate delay in approaching the court.

property petition_dismissed land acquisition inordinate delay Land Acquisition Act 1894 writ petition

Hindustan Engineering and Industries Limited v. SpiceJet Limited

11 May 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:3280-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as withdrawn following a lawful settlement between the parties and directed liquidation and distribution of fixed deposits as per the settlement terms.

civil appeal_dismissed share transfer non-est pledged shares settlement agreement

Anjna Luthra v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

11 May 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:3516

The Delhi High Court quashed a charge-sheet issued without proper constitution and approval of the Disciplinary Committee under Rule 118, affirming mandatory compliance and permitting judicial review at the charge-sheet stage.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Disciplinary Committee Charge-sheet Rule 118 Delhi School Education Rules Judicial review

Mallika Verma & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

11 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:4600

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 120B IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties and the low likelihood of conviction, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR settlement in criminal case Section 420 IPC

Saroj and Ors. v. Jamun Rai and Anr.

11 May 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:3253

The Delhi High Court held that an insurance company is liable to pay compensation when a driver with a valid LMV(NT) license drives a tractor attached to a trolley, overruling denial of liability based on license endorsement.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 Light Motor Vehicle Non-Transport license Insurance liability Tractor attached to trolley

Ravinder Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

11 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3241

Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a serious rape case involving a minor, emphasizing prima facie assessment and imposing strict conditions to protect the victim and investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 439 CrPC rape POCSO Act

Ajay Saxena v. Kiran Bhagwasiya and Anr.

11 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3332

The Delhi High Court held that unambiguous admissions are essential for a decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC and dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to grant summary decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XII Rule 6 CPC admissions summary decree unambiguous admissions

Deepak Singh v. Joint Commissioner of Police & Ors.

11 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3297
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Delhi High Court allowed writ petition directing addition of firearm to aspiring shooter’s license, holding rejection based on marginal score and delay was arbitrary and unreasonable.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Arms Act 1959 Arms Rules 2016 firearm license aspiring shooter

Raju Sarkar v. Vinay Sarkar

11 May 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:3331

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to deposit the conditional amount belatedly and set aside the trial court's order closing his right to defend, emphasizing the interest of justice in civil proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed conditional leave to defend deposit order right to contest suit financial incapacity

NEW BALANCE ATHLETICS INC. v. ASHOK KUMAR & ORS.

11 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2023:DHC:9466

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit by consent under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC based on a lawful settlement, binding the parties to cease infringement and pay costs.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement settlement agreement Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC consent decree

Maharaja Agarsain Public School v. M/S Entab Infotech Pvt Ltd

11 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6981

The Delhi High Court directed reference of disputes arising from a software service agreement to arbitration under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as per the valid arbitration clause and mutual consent.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 12(2) Section 21

Union of India v. GP Capt (TS) Sujit Banerjee (Retd)

11 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:2606-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension for diabetes, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless rebutted by clear reasons.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension military service Release Medical Board burden of proof

Union of India v. Shiva Nath Choudhary

11 May 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025:DHC:3444-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for primary hypertension, affirming the presumption of service-related disability absent employer's proof to the contrary and limiting writ interference to errors of law.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension primary hypertension armed forces tribunal certiorari jurisdiction

Dharam Singh v. The Department of Forest and Wildlife

10 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3252
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The Delhi High Court set aside the Industrial Tribunal's award remanding the petitioner’s compassionate appointment claim without deciding on merits and directed fresh adjudication after production of the relevant office memorandum.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Industrial Tribunal compassionate appointment office memorandum remand

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Farooq Khan

10 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3248

The Delhi High Court upheld the claimant's permanent disability certificate, enhanced compensation for 100% loss of earning capacity and loss of future prospects, and dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging the award.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim disability certificate permanent disability functional disability

Nirmala Modi v. BDR Builder Developers Pvt Ltd & Anr.

10 May 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:3240-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal by consent, directing safekeeping and cancellation of GPA and Will documents post property transfer and ordering Sale Deed registration.

property appeal_allowed General Power of Attorney Will Property Transfer Sale Deed Registration

PEC LIMITED v. LAL MOHAN YADAV AND OTHERS

10 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3216

The Delhi High Court directed deferral of a gratuity claim hearing pending disposal of a similar appeal to avoid multiplicity of litigation and ordered time-bound disposal of the appeal with litigation expenses awarded.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Controlling Authority Appellate Authority defer hearing

Balkishan v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

10 May 2023 · Yogesh Khanna · 2023:DHC:3207

The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of criminal conspiracy to commit murder due to lack of cogent evidence, absence of his name in the dying declaration, and parity with co-accused already granted bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail criminal conspiracy murder dying declaration

Tamboli Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India

10 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3262

The Delhi High Court held that the Ministry must communicate reasons for ineligibility to Haj Group Organisers before the representation deadline to ensure fair opportunity under natural justice principles.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Haj Group Organiser natural justice administrative fairness representation