Delhi High Court
61,224 judgments
Anita Saklani & Ors. v. National Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT's dismissal of a motor accident claim for non-filing of documents, directing a fresh hearing with a liberal and sensitive approach towards the claimants.
Shri Hukum Singh & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the claim for compensation to the Railway Claims Tribunal, holding that non-seizure of journey tickets does not bar claims and contributory negligence is not a defense under no-fault liability for railway accident deaths.
EX HC GD MAHAVIR PRASAD v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking to quash recovery of excess pension by directing the petitioner to make a representation citing the Supreme Court judgment, which the respondents must decide within a stipulated time.
R.R. Patil Foundation v. Archaeological Survey of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the ASI’s policy restricting cultural events at protected monuments to government bodies, directing petitioners to co-organize with the State of Maharashtra for permission.
Dinesh Sharma v. Ramjas School and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the upgrading of the petitioner’s downgraded ACRs and ordered a review DPC to reconsider his promotion following the termination of the respondent principal for illegal activities.
Md Iqbal Ahmed v. Mohd Ashfaq
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to file additional documents after completion of evidence, holding that such late filing without proper pleadings and causing prejudice is impermissible.
Raghav Sachdeva v. Gaurav Chawla
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order rejecting the written statement for lack of condonation application, directing it to be taken on record with costs, emphasizing a lenient approach towards procedural delays in pleadings.
Anubhav Jain v. Satish Kumar Jain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to re-examine the registration of the "Jain Shikanji" device mark, directing the Registrar to consider objections on deceptive similarity and user evidence with reasoned orders, emphasizing the necessity of distinctiveness and procedural fairness in trade mark registration.
Desh Raj Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as infructuous after the respondents accepted the petitioner's voluntary retirement application and issued the discharge certificate in compliance with the applicable pension rules.
Himmat Singh Chauhan v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking shifting from the New Pension Scheme to the Old Pension Scheme after respondents credited the petitioner’s contributions to his GPF account, rendering the claim infructuous.
The State v. Sachin Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused from attempted rape charges, holding that vague allegations without specific acts do not suffice to frame charges under Sections 376/511 IPC.
Himanshu Singh v. State
Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case involving intermediate quantity of charas, holding that stringent bail denial under Section 37 NDPS Act does not apply and that financial transactions and electronic evidence alone are insufficient to deny bail.
Union of India v. Pushkar Paint Industries
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of the arbitrator's mandate, holding that disputes over fees and unsubstantiated allegations of bias do not justify removal under Section 14 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.
Smt. Dulari Devi and Others v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners retrenched from FCIL to make a representation for reconsideration of their retrenchment following the company's revival, without adjudicating on the merits.
Anil Kumar Dubey v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the ITBP to decide the petitioner's pending representations within four weeks, emphasizing the obligation of public authorities to dispose of representations within a reasonable time.
Shubham Khandelwal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of GST fraud, emphasizing the discretionary nature of bail, parity with co-accused, and the non-punitive purpose of pre-conviction custody.
Ahluwalia Contract (India) Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside parts of an arbitral award rejecting delay-related claims, holding that overhead add-ons do not preclude compensation for prolongation costs and loss of profits, while upholding rejection of premature bonus claims.
Ashu & Anr. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall the prosecutrix for further cross-examination under Section 311 CrPC, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of this power to prevent harassment and trial delay.
Lakhvinder Singh v. Northern Railway
Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a parking contract despite pending litigation, facilitating arbitration proceedings.
Pawan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner’s pending mercy petition within a stipulated time, without adjudicating on the merits of his disciplinary removal.