Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Abdul Mir Khalick v. Oriflame India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that courts must exercise discretion cautiously under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC and not pass judgment solely on non-filing of written statement without considering disputed facts or evidence, and set aside a decree granting pre-suit interest without legal basis.
Purshottam Lal Tandon v. M/S City Super Market & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that when an amendment causes a suit to exceed the Court's pecuniary jurisdiction, the suit should be transferred under Section 24(5) CPC rather than plaint returned, to avoid de novo proceedings and further justice.
Grandeur Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Gramin Vikas Trust
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with no objection from the respondent.
Meshar Jahan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 376 IPC, holding that serious offences like rape require trial despite matrimonial disputes and possible settlements.
PIO, RP CELL, SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION v. CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION AND ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the CIC's award of Rs. 50,000 compensation against SDMC for wilful denial of RTI information regarding unauthorized parking charges, affirming the Commission's broad remedial powers under Section 19(8)(b) of the RTI Act.
Liberty General Insurance Co Ltd v. Lallan Thakur @ Lalan Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal's award of compensation for injuries and permanent disability caused by rash and negligent driving.
Sanjeev Malik v. M/S Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of 799 days delay in filing an appeal against an ex-parte Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award, holding that the appellant failed to show sufficient cause and was duly served with notices.
Bibi Sabera v. Major Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pant@ Himmat Khan
The Delhi High Court held that a woman’s citizenship status is irrelevant for relief under the Domestic Violence Act and set aside the order directing inquiry into the petitioner’s citizenship.
Pulin Comtrade Limited v. The Handicrafts and Handlooms Exports Corporation of India Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award's denial of interest for 2015-2017, holding that the arbitrator erred in ignoring contractual terms mandating interest on term deposits.
The National Insurance Co Ltd v. Dilip Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by reducing the disability percentage to account for pre-existing disability, thereby recalculating just and reasonable compensation payable.
Dilip Kumar v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to the compensation awarded for injuries in a motor accident, holding that the quantum had already been modified in a prior appeal.
Sri Ram Packers v. Ganga Ram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of a 427-day delay in filing an appeal, holding that ignorance of the order and reliance on counsel's assurances do not constitute sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
Smt. Daya Rani v. Rajeev Gulati
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against acquittal in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that part payment without endorsement on the cheque negates the offence of cheque dishonour.
Paras Arora v. M/S Aggarwal Associates
The Delhi High Court held that RERA does not have jurisdiction over projects completed before its commencement, dismissing the appellant's complaint and appeal for lack of maintainability.
Sharad Bhansali & Anr. v. Mukesh Aggarwal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld that an Agreement to Sell followed by possession under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act attracts stamp duty under Article 23A of the Indian Stamp Act, dismissing the appeal against the arbitrator's order impounding the insufficiently stamped ATS.
Prateek Soni v. National Faceless Assessment Centre
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment notices issued to deceased assessees without addressing legal representatives are invalid, quashing such notices and allowing fresh proceedings against legal heirs in accordance with law.
Varun Kumar and Ors. v. Latika Vats
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of domestic violence proceedings, holding that a settlement does not bar fresh complaints and disputed facts preclude summary quashing.
Sh Lalit Kishore & Ors. v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against the petitioners for cheating and criminal conspiracy in a bank loan dispute after the parties settled their dues and the fraud declaration was set aside.
Usha Jain v. M/S Vigneshwara Developwell P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' application for release of funds deposited with the Court in a company winding up proceeding, holding that the amount forms part of the liquidation estate and must be claimed before the Official Liquidator.
JUSTICE FOR ALL v. Lieutenant Governor, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the University Chancellor to expeditiously decide the petitioner’s representation concerning alleged violations of seat reservation provisions under the DPCI Act, without adjudicating on the merits.