Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Jai Singh Mathur v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
AVM OIL FIELD SERVICES v. GAIL GAS LIMITED
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.
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. AVITA
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.
Sanjog Steels Pvt Ltd v. Anil Rathi & Ors.
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.
Shri Abhishek Kumar Shrirang & Ors. v. State & Anr.
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.
Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd v. Vijay Kumar Agarwal & Anr
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.
Manju Singh & Anr. v. State
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.
Anil Vashisth v. M/S Awaaz India Media P. Ltd & Ors
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.
Parvesh Kumar & Ors. v. Arun Kumar & Ors.
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.
M/S GARG ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA
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.
Gopaldas v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to the petitioner to attend his daughter's marriage, subject to conditions ensuring his presence for trial.
Shri Rang Lal v. The State of Delhi
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.
M/S. ARIHANT OFFSET v. Authority under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Labour Department & Anr.
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.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Mohit Dabas & Ors.
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.
Harjyot Singh v. Manpreet Kaur
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.
M/S WESTERN CONSTRUCTIONS v. M/S EDEN BUILDCON PVT. LTD.
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.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Om Prakash & Anr
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.
Jogesh Batra v. Young Women's Christian Association of Delhi & Ors.
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.
RITES LIMITED v. ANUPAM KUDESIA
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.
Newton Engineering & Chemicals Ltd. v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
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.