Delhi High Court

29,474 judgments

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Kirti Chaturvedi v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1045-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition by directing the petitioner to follow statutory procedures for reply and appeal against disciplinary actions and allowed complaints against officers to be decided by competent authorities.

administrative petition_dismissed absence from duty censure order statutory appeal natural justice

Shahsi Kant Sharma v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1044-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending service representations within four weeks, ensuring timely administrative action.

administrative other service re-joining representation disposal reasonable time public authority duty

Krishan Dayal Sharma v. Anita Kaushik

13 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1041

The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to decide the pending application for cross-examination of a material witness under Section 151 CPC before proceeding with further evidence, emphasizing the right to fair trial.

civil other Significant cross-examination Section 151 CPC fair trial partition suit

Sh. Parveen Oberoi v. Ashwani Kumar & Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1009

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the parties settled their property dispute through a binding settlement agreement reached via court-referred mediation.

civil petition_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of arbitrator Collaboration Agreement

Standard Chartered Bank v. Supreme Infratech Pvt Ltd

13 Feb 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1039

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to set aside the Trial Court's denial of cross-examination, affirming the fundamental right to cross-examine witnesses in civil proceedings subject to payment of costs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant cross-examination right to cross-examine procedural impropriety Article 227

Prime Road Solutions Pvt Ltd & Anr. v. Smt Leela Sethi

13 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1425

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an application to reject a plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC, holding that a fresh cause of action arose from lease default after an earlier settlement and decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order 7 Rule 11 CPC cause of action lease agreement plaint rejection

Sujata Chaudhri v. Swarupa Ghosh

13 Feb 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · CS(COMM) 732/2022

The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit after the defendant agreed to cease use of impugned marks, with the plaintiff entitled to refund of court fees.

intellectual_property appeal_allowed trademark infringement passing off registered trademark rectification

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Ali Sher Khan and Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:1003
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Delhi High Court partly allowed insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim, modifying negligence apportionment to 50:50 and enhancing compensation based on proper assessment of notional income and multiplier.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant contributory negligence motor vehicle accident apportionment of liability notional income

Anju Chellani v. Managing Committee Green Fields School

13 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1030

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to cross-examine a management witness on appointment letters during a disciplinary inquiry, emphasizing fair procedure and expeditious conclusion of the inquiry.

administrative petition_allowed writ petition cross-examination inquiry proceedings appointment letters

Ex-SI Mohar Pal Kardam v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1043-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the minimum compassionate allowance sanctioned under Rule 41 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, holding the respondents' decision lawful and non-arbitrary.

administrative petition_dismissed compassionate allowance CCS Pension Rules 1972 Rule 41 government service removal

Sandeep Kansal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

13 Feb 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1431

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes upon the parties' amicable settlement, emphasizing the court's power to end criminal proceedings in such cases.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement

Baby Kaur & Ors. v. Mohd Umar & Anr.

13 Feb 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:1410

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the employees’ compensation claim for fresh consideration, emphasizing liberal construction of the EC Act and granting liberty to file a fresh claim.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 beneficial legislation liberal construction withdrawal of claim petition

Mihir Kumar Jena & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Jyoti Singh · 2023:DHC:1167

The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition by casual workers seeking pay parity, directing them to submit a representation which the Respondents must consider and decide upon, leaving substantive legal issues open.

labor other Procedural writ petition pay parity casual workers mandamus

Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board v. G L Gupta

13 Feb 2023 · Najmi Waziri; Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:1469-DB

The Delhi High Court held that continuation of suspension beyond 90 days without review under CCS Rules is invalid and directed payment of full salary with interest to the suspended employee.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant suspension Central Civil Services Rules subsistence allowance Suspension Review Committee

The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Ram Kumar Gupta & Ors.

13 Feb 2023 · Gaurang Kanth · 2023:DHC:1005
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The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying liability to 50:50 and enhanced compensation for a fatal motor accident, applying correct legal principles on notional income, multiplier, and permissible heads of damages.

motor_accident_claims appeal_partly_allowed Significant contributory negligence motor accident claim apportionment of liability notional income

Jagdeep Singh v. Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Delhi Airport) & Anr.

13 Feb 2023 · Vibhu Bakhru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1268-DB

The Delhi High Court held that two authorities cannot impose penalties twice for the same offences under the Customs Act, setting aside the order passed without jurisdiction and remanding the matter for fresh adjudication limited to the currency seizure.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Customs Act, 1962 jurisdiction double adjudication penalty

PREPLADDER PRIVATE LIMITED v. DR GOBIND RAI GARG

13 Feb 2023 · CHANDRA DHARI SINGH · 2023:DHC:1202

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a License Agreement between Prepladder Private Limited and Dr. Gobind Rai Garg.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12(1) License Agreement

Sunder Kukreja v. The State

13 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1049
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The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under Sections 354, 354D, and 506 IPC against the petitioner, dismissing his petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing the FIR and charge framing orders.

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Sunder Kukreja v. The State

13 Feb 2023 · Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2023:DHC:1049
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR and charge framing under Sections 354, 354D, and 506 IPC, holding that prima facie offences are made out and no exceptional circumstances exist to interfere under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC charge framing Section 354 IPC Section 354D IPC

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MUNNA KUMAR & ORS

13 Feb 2023 · Rekha Palli · 2023:DHC:1032

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer who fails to prove timely communication of policy cancellation to the RTO remains liable to pay compensation to the claimant and may recover it from the vehicle owner and driver.

motor_vehicles/insurance appeal_dismissed Significant insurance policy cancellation dishonour of cheque Regional Transport Office insurer liability