Delhi High Court

29,725 judgments

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Dharam Singh v. The Department of Forest and Wildlife

10 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3252

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

M/S Vindhya Vasini Construction Co v. M/S Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd

10 May 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:3338

The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement conditioning arbitration on appointment of a specific arbitrator ceases to operate if such appointment is impossible, and the court cannot appoint an arbitrator outside the agreement.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration Agreement Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act Appointment of Arbitrator Party Autonomy

Capt. Digvijay Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

10 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3291

The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Permanent Investigation Board's proceedings under Civil Aviation Requirements, directed the petitioner to undergo recommended training, and ruled that the incident shall not impede his future employment as a commercial pilot after compliance.

administrative petition_allowed Permanent Investigation Board Civil Aviation Requirements Director General of Civil Aviation pilot investigation

Jaspal v. State

10 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3270-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the murder of his wife based on circumstantial evidence, including last seen testimony, medical opinion, and his unexplained abscondence.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder circumstantial evidence last seen theory Section 302 IPC

Mukesh Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

10 May 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:3181

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR under Section 3(1)(x) of the SC & ST (POA) Act, holding that disputed factual issues and caste certificate veracity must be examined during trial, not at the quashing stage.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 3(1)(x) SC & ST (POA) Act quashing of FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. caste certificate verification

Dinesh Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

10 May 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3317-DB

The Delhi High Court directed respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation against his transfer within a stipulated time and restrained issuance of any movement order until such decision.

administrative other transfer order representation administrative decision natural justice

Kanchan Sinha v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

10 May 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:3261

The Delhi High Court directed that the treatment of a terminally ill patient be supervised by his treating physician with final decision-making authority, resolving family disputes over his care.

other petition_allowed Significant terminal illness medical treatment palliative care family dispute

Just Spray Marketing Private Limited & Anr. v. Devendra Kumar Sachdeva

10 May 2023 · Sanjeev Narula · 2023:DHC:3764

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit alleging trademark infringement and passing off as barred by res judicata, holding that continuous use of a mark does not constitute a fresh cause of action once prior rights have been adjudicated.

civil petition_dismissed Significant trademark infringement passing off prior user rights res judicata

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited v. Kansal Brothers

10 May 2023 · Mini Pushkarna · 2023:DHC:3364

The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of an appeal following an amicable settlement before the Special Lok Adalat and dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 151 CPC withdrawal of appeal Special Lok Adalat settlement

Rohit Marwaha v. Sonia Marwaha & Anr.

10 May 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:3383-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order permitting the respondent to file a written statement belatedly in a divorce petition, emphasizing fair opportunity and procedural fairness despite prior ex-parte proceedings.

family appeal_dismissed Family Court written statement ex-parte proceedings divorce petition

PEC LIMITED v. SH JAGAT SINGH AND OTHERS

10 May 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:3218

The Delhi High Court directed deferral of a gratuity claim hearing pending disposal of a related 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 Appeal Defer hearing

Shaukat v. State, NCT of Delhi

10 May 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:3179

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a gang rivalry murder case due to lack of supporting prosecution evidence and non-misuse of interim bail.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail gang rivalry contract killing Section 439 CrPC

Priyank @ Shanky & Ors. v. State through Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

10 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3751

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498A IPC

Harender Kumar @ Kake v. State (NCT of Delhi)

10 May 2023 · Mukta Gupta; Poonam A. Bamba · 2023:DHC:3398-DB

The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellants due to failure of the prosecution to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt based on unreliable eyewitness testimony, inconclusive forensic evidence, and incomplete circumstantial proof.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 397 IPC Eyewitness testimony CCTV evidence

Aamir & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

10 May 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:3238

Delhi High Court quashed FIR arising from a negligent rickshaw accident based on a voluntary settlement and compensation under its inherent powers.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC settlement in criminal case negligence