Delhi High Court
59,941 judgments
New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Farzana Rahat & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, affirming insurer's liability despite alleged policy breach, applying correct income assessment, future prospects, multiplier, and non-conventional heads as per Supreme Court precedents.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Tahir Hussain
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges under the PMLA against Tahir Hussain based on prima facie evidence of money laundering linked to scheduled offenses and fraudulent financial transactions.
Delhi Development Authority v. Dinesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Single Judge's order quashing DDA's demand for interest on the balance 10% payment of a flat, holding such interest can only be charged if payment is delayed beyond five years and that mandatory interest irrespective of payment timing violates Article 14.
Kamlesh and Ors. v. Sudhir Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that the Supreme Court's COVID-19 related extension of limitation periods applies to filing written statements, setting aside the order rejecting the petitioners' written statement as barred by limitation.
Atul Punj v. IDBI Bank and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking suspension of the Look Out Circular against Atul Punj, holding that given ongoing investigations into alleged financial fraud and foreign asset concealment, the LOC should remain in force to prevent flight risk.
Seema Rani v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted probation to a convicted offender under Sections 420/120B IPC, setting aside imprisonment in light of the Probation of Offenders Act, emphasizing reformation over punishment.
R. K. Tarun v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking clarification on the classification of sexual harassment of a child under Section 12 of the POCSO Act as bailable or non-bailable, holding it to be a cognizable and non-bailable offence in line with the Supreme Court's ruling in Knit Pro International.
Gobindapur Academic Ptti v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court stayed the NCTE's withdrawal of recognition of a B.Ed. institution, holding that withdrawal on grounds not communicated in show cause notices violates Section 17(1) of the NCTE Act and principles of natural justice.
Chander Prakesh Gupta v. Kamlesh Wadhwa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that potential prejudice in other pending suits is not a valid ground for review and that review cannot be used to re-argue decided issues.
M/S Sunehari Bagh Builders Pvt Ltd v. Airports Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator's jurisdiction is limited to disputes referred by the appointing authority and dismissed the petition seeking arbitration of additional claims not previously referred to the Dispute Resolution Committee or arbitrator.
MS STRATEGIC INFRA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED v. MS ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES LTD
The Delhi High Court condoned an 11-day delay in refiling an arbitration petition and upheld the arbitral award, affirming the tribunal's contractual interpretation and factual findings on liability and dues.
Naresh C. Dhawan v. Union of India
Delhi High Court held that in-situ promotions for Scientists must be granted retrospectively from the date the Assessment Board was to meet, regardless of superannuation before the meeting.
Maya Devi v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Maya Devi in a Section 304/34 IPC case involving homicidal death, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and evidence against her.
Prabhakar Pokhriyal v. Surendra Singh Cheema & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court’s order managing the hearing of stay and restoration applications, holding that the stay application survives only for monetary claims and that case management decisions of trial courts are not ordinarily interfered with under Article 227.
Akhilesh Kumar Mishra v. Parmod Kumar Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order striking off the defendant's written statement for delay beyond the maximum permissible period, holding that ignorance of law or counsel's failure does not justify condonation of delay under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC.
Naresh Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a probationer without notice under Regulation 9(a)(i) is lawful, and extension of probation beyond two years does not result in automatic confirmation absent fitness and formal confirmation.
Ateet Bansal v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the PIL alleging police inaction against sex rackets operating under massage parlours, holding that police had taken necessary steps and directing continued vigilance.
Manoj Sharma v. Kirori Mal College & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Chief Commissioner's recommendations under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act do not override college rules on staff quarters allotment, dismissing the petition seeking accommodation for the petitioner on medical grounds.
Alok Kumar Verma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging transfer orders of a retired IRSE officer, holding that the petitioner failed to prove mala fide exercise of power and that transfers made in public interest are not ordinarily interfered with by courts.
Union Public Service Commission v. Dr. Venkateshwaran V & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only the Selection Board can assess candidate suitability and set aside the Tribunal's direction of appointment, remanding the matter for fresh evaluation.