Delhi High Court
101,979 judgments
Rohit Kumar v. Sukhdev Singh & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing functional disability assessment, awarding future prospects, and raising non-pecuniary damages based on established Supreme Court principles.
AASTHA ELECTRICALS v. UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking inquiry into alleged mismanagement by applying the doctrine of forum conveniens, holding that the essential cause of action arose outside Delhi.
M/S Fuelco Industrial Corp. & Ors. v. Raj Kumar Saxena
The High Court allowed the appeal against orders appointing a local commissioner and dismissing the suit for non-prosecution, restoring the suit and directing evidence recording of only two witnesses directly by the court.
Bicky Kumar Mahato v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a medical fitness report for CAPF recruitment due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the cause of action arose outside Delhi.
Anita Malhotra v. Satish Kumar Sood and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the Plaintiff's amendment application under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to challenge a Will and alleged fraudulent transfers, holding that limitation and knowledge issues are factual and to be decided at trial.
RASI NUTRI FOODS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE MARKETING FEDERATION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld tender conditions requiring prior ownership of a manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh and disqualification based on pending legal disputes related to THR supplies, holding them reasonable and constitutionally valid to ensure timely, quality nutrition supply under ICDS.
The Management of Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital and Ayurvedic Research Institute v. Thresiamma George
The Delhi High Court held that approval of dismissal under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act does not bar subsequent adjudication under Section 10, especially where no domestic inquiry was held, and upheld reinstatement with back wages.
M/S WORLDFA EXPORTS PVT LTD v. NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot repudiate a fire insurance claim based on an unqualified forensic investigator's report and directed payment of loss assessed by a licensed Surveyor.
MMTC Limited v. M/S Knowledge Infrastructure & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing MMTC to pay railway surcharge and detention charges, holding that the award did not contravene fundamental policy of Indian law or basic notions of justice.
Munni Devi & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise in a matrimonial dispute, holding that continuing criminal proceedings would not serve the ends of justice.
Ikrima and Others v. State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 341, and 34 IPC on the basis of a voluntary compromise between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Hemant Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023.
NATIONAL M.SC. MEDICAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION v. NATIONAL MEDICAL COMMISSION
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of multiple writ petitions against the National Medical Commission after an amendment notification addressed the petitioners' grievances.
Staff Selection Commission and Anr. v. Mandeep
The Delhi High Court held that judicial interference with concurrent medical disqualification in police recruitment is limited and set aside Tribunal orders directing fresh medical examinations absent procedural infirmity or mala fides.
Praveen Prakash Patil v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging dismissal from service for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that cause of action must arise within the Court's jurisdiction for maintainability.
Poonam Kumar v. Yash Pal Karval & Ors.
The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order dismissing the application to treat delayed replication in probate proceedings as not maintainable, holding the delay justified by death and pandemic circumstances.
Saqlain Raza Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to the prosecution's failure to furnish the grounds of arrest, violating the accused's constitutional rights under Article 22.
Isha Foundation v. Google LLC & Ors.
Delhi High Court held it has jurisdiction over a defamation suit by Isha Foundation, rejected defendants' plea to dismiss for lack of authorization and limitation, and granted interim injunction against defamatory videos.
Naveen Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a murder case relying on circumstantial evidence and prolonged detention without trial conclusion, emphasizing the balance between liberty and seriousness of offence.
Nizamuddin @ Gauri v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with murder under Section 302 IPC, holding that circumstantial evidence and fleeing the crime scene outweigh prolonged pre-trial detention.