Delhi High Court

49,110 judgments

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Jai Singh Mathur v. The State & Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6105

The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC withdrawal of prosecution

AVM OIL FIELD SERVICES v. GAIL GAS LIMITED

19 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:6118

The Delhi High Court held that disputes arising from a valid banning order for fraudulent practices are not arbitrable under the contract's arbitration clause until the banning is lifted.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) banning order fraudulent practices

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. AVITA

19 Nov 2019 · NAJMI WAZIRI · 2017 ACJ 2011

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, holding that a valid LMV (NT) licence permits driving vehicles up to 7,500 kgs, thereby upholding the compensation awarded for a passenger taxi accident.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence validity Light Motor Vehicle (Non-Transport) passenger taxi

Sanjog Steels Pvt Ltd v. Anil Rathi & Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · The Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:6124-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an ex parte interim order in a commercial suit, holding that the matter should be decided by the Single Judge before whom the suit and contempt proceedings are pending.

civil appeal_dismissed ex parte interim relief civil suit Memorandum of Understanding preponement of hearing

Shri Abhishek Kumar Shrirang & Ors. v. State & Anr.

19 Nov 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:6154

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement between the parties who reconciled and no longer wished to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC settlement between parties inherent powers of High Court

Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd v. Vijay Kumar Agarwal & Anr

19 Nov 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:6094

The Delhi High Court upheld the NCDRC’s interim order directing Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd. to deposit the decretal amount to the nominee of a deceased investor before admission of the Revision Petition, emphasizing timely consumer relief despite inter-party disputes.

consumer_protection petition_dismissed Significant consumer dispute decretal amount nominee insurance liability

Manju Singh & Anr. v. State

19 Nov 2019 · Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:6096

Anticipatory bail was denied to petitioners accused of cheating and forgery in a property dispute due to lack of documentary proof and evasion of investigation.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 438 Cr.P.C. cheating forgery

Anil Vashisth v. M/S Awaaz India Media P. Ltd & Ors

19 Nov 2019 · Yogesh Khanna, J. · 2019:DHC:6107

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a money recovery suit as barred by limitation, holding that cheques issued after the limitation period do not constitute valid acknowledgment or part payment to extend limitation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act Acknowledgment of debt Part payment Cheque dishonour

Parvesh Kumar & Ors. v. Arun Kumar & Ors.

19 Nov 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:6106

The Delhi High Court held that a suit for injunction against illegal construction is maintainable without a prior declaration of title, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the plaint's maintainability.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent injunction illegal construction unauthorized construction Order VII Rule 11 CPC

M/S GARG ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA

19 Nov 2019 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:7129
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The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to refer disputes under a railway contract to arbitration, emphasizing a pragmatic approach over procedural technicalities and rejecting the respondent’s plea of accord and satisfaction as a merits issue.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 21 notice General Conditions of Contract

Gopaldas v. Narcotics Control Bureau

18 Nov 2019 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:7973

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to the petitioner to attend his daughter's marriage, subject to conditions ensuring his presence for trial.

criminal petition_allowed interim bail Narcotics Control Bureau NDPS Act marriage

Shri Rang Lal v. The State of Delhi

18 Nov 2019 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:7740

The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against police officers for negligent custody leading to a detainee's suicide, clarifying the applicability of sanction and limitation provisions under the Delhi Police Act and CrPC.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant illegal detention wrongful confinement police negligence Section 304A IPC

M/S. ARIHANT OFFSET v. Authority under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Labour Department & Anr.

18 Nov 2019 · Rekha Palli · 2019:DHC:7715

The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging Minimum Wages Act orders by modifying impugned orders and awards in terms of a settlement reached between the parties.

labor appeal_allowed Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 settlement writ petition

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Mohit Dabas & Ors.

18 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:6088

The Delhi High Court held that delay in renewal of a driving licence does not invalidate insurance liability if the driver applied for renewal before expiry and the insurer fails to prove otherwise, dismissing the insurer's appeal for recovery rights.

motor_accident_claims / insurance / criminal (motor vehicle law) appeal_dismissed Significant driving licence renewal motor accident claim insurance recovery rights Section 15(1) Motor Vehicles Act

Harjyot Singh v. Manpreet Kaur

18 Nov 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:6083

The Delhi High Court held that civil courts have jurisdiction to entertain suits between spouses for injunctions and damages for defamation and harassment, and such suits are not barred by the Hindu Marriage Act or Family Courts Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Family Courts Act, 1984 civil court jurisdiction matrimonial disputes

M/S WESTERN CONSTRUCTIONS v. M/S EDEN BUILDCON PVT. LTD.

18 Nov 2019 · J.R. Midha · 2019:DHC:6081

The Delhi High Court held that disputes outside the scope of the arbitration clause in the MOU, specifically claims to the auctioned plot rather than alternative land, are not arbitrable and dismissed the petition for appointment of arbitrator.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Arbitration agreement Scope of arbitration clause

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Om Prakash & Anr

18 Nov 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:6074

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation of Rs. 4 lakhs for pain and suffering awarded for 33% permanent disability in a motor accident claim, dismissing the insurer's appeal against the quantum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant compensation pain and suffering permanent disability motor accident claims

Jogesh Batra v. Young Women's Christian Association of Delhi & Ors.

18 Nov 2019 · A.K. Chawla · 2019:DHC:6072

The Delhi High Court held that receipt of government grants and performance of public functions by YWCA does not make it a State instrumentality under Article 12, and dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of service as not maintainable.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant Article 12 Constitution of India Article 226 Constitution of India State instrumentality Grant-in-aid

RITES LIMITED v. ANUPAM KUDESIA

18 Nov 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:6073-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's order condoning a five-year delay without reasons, directing the Tribunal to pass a reasoned order on condonation of delay before proceeding.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Central Administrative Tribunal Section 21 Administrative Tribunals Act reasoned order

Newton Engineering & Chemicals Ltd. v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

18 Nov 2019 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2019:DHC:6049

The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by consent of the parties.

other petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of time arbitral proceedings