Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Pratyush Sinha v. State & Anr.

23 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5503

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the petitioner based on an amicable settlement with the complainant, emphasizing the court's discretion to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement criminal proceedings compromise deed

V K KOHLI & ANR v. HARDAI

22 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:4589

The Delhi High Court corrected a typographical error in its eviction judgment, extending the vacate date from 30.09.2020 to 31.10.2020 and stayed execution subject to an affidavit.

civil other typographical error correction of judgment vacate premises eviction order

Saurabh Luthra v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

22 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5444

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 468, 471, 420, and 467 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, imposing a condition for charitable milk distribution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC Sections 468, 471, 420, 467 IPC

Vijay Kumar Suri v. Surinder Pal Singh

22 Oct 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:5450

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's direction for the tenant to pay admitted rent during litigation, emphasizing landlord's right to interim rent despite pending suit maintainability issues.

civil petition_dismissed Significant landlord-tenant dispute admitted rent interim rent payment Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958

Union of India v. Sameer Dikshit

22 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5468-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing the inclusion of an exonerated officer in the DRM empanelment panel, emphasizing fairness over rigid application of eligibility guidelines.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant empanelment Divisional Railway Manager disciplinary proceedings exoneration

The Delhi Motor Truck Owners Union v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation

22 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5470-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the increased earnest money deposit in a municipal tender, ruling that judicial interference is unwarranted absent mala fide or arbitrariness in administrative tender decisions.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant earnest money deposit tender conditions judicial review arbitrariness

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ram Devi & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5469

The High Court allowed the insurer’s appeal granting the right of recovery against the vehicle owner for compensation paid where the driver lacked a valid licence and the owner failed to verify it.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach fake driving licence right of recovery

DELHI CITIZEN FORUM FOR CIVIL RIGHTS v. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ORS

22 Oct 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5479-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking directions on land acquisition records, Master Plan adherence, de-notification of land acquisition, and demolition stays for lack of specific allegations and evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed public interest litigation land acquisition mutation entries Delhi Development Authority

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ram Devi & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5471

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal granting the right of recovery against the vehicle owner for employing a driver without verifying the driving licence, emphasizing the insurer's onus to prove licence fakery and owner knowledge.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance company liability driving licence verification right of recovery

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Jahida & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5472

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim despite alleged non-payment of premium, emphasizing the insurer's right of recovery against the insured and awarding additional amounts for loss of consortium and love and affection.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 166 insurance premium dishonour liability of insurer

Bhanu Pratap Singh v. Govt. of NCT, Delhi & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · Chief Justice; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5449-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking demolition of alleged unauthorized construction for lack of prima facie evidence and failure to join the property owner as a party.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition unauthorized construction demolition property owner joinder

Venkat Narayan v. The Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Science, University Enclave & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2019:DHC:5462

The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing admission of the petitioner under the EWS category due to the absence of an EWS option in the application form and failure to provide correction opportunities for postgraduate courses.

administrative petition_allowed Significant EWS category University admission Reservation Application form correction

New Delhi Municipal Council v. V3S Infratech Ltd

22 Oct 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:5452-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed NDMC's appeal challenging an arbitral award as barred by delay and upheld the award on merits regarding retention money and interest claims.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 condonation of delay

CYFUTURE INDIA PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

22 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5474-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the tender process for Kisan Call Center Services, holding that the petitioner was duly informed of the presentation meeting and failed to participate due to internal reasons, thereby upholding the tender outcome.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant tender process technical bid evaluation communication in tenders Earnest Money Deposit

GTL Infrastructure Limited v. ATC Telecom Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

22 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5475

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by consent of parties and kept open the respondent's limitation defense for the arbitrator's adjudication.

civil other arbitration sole arbitrator appointment Section 12 Arbitration Act

UMA KANT UMESH v. STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR

22 Oct 2019 · SURESH KUMAR KAIT · 2019:DHC:5445

The Delhi High Court held that a complaint under Section 138 NI Act is maintainable if filed within limitation, regardless of delay in taking cognizance or issuing summons, and dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 NI Act Limitation Cognizance

State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Mayank Kardam

22 Oct 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:5446-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO case due to contradictions in the minor victim's statements and lack of corroborative medical evidence, emphasizing cautious appellate interference in acquittals.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant POCSO Act Section 164 Cr.P.C. contradictory statements presumption of innocence

Savitri Devi @ Savitri Tiwari v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)

22 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5447

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties confirmed through mediation and with no objection from the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement mediation Section 482 CrPC

Sh. Bijender @ Vijay Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5448

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and consequent criminal proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

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

U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Renu Devi & Ors.

22 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5476

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a motor accident compensation award, affirming sole liability of the appellant’s vehicle for the fatal accident and enhancing compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim rash and negligent driving contributory negligence dependency