Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Mannu Arora & Ors. v. State & Anr.

16 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5282

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC amicable settlement mediation

Gaurav Gupta & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

16 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:5283

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR amicable settlement Section 482 CrPC inherent powers

Mahendra Singh Dhoni v. Amrapali Homes Projects Private Limited & Ors.

16 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5297

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon finding a valid arbitration agreement and non-appearance of respondents.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Appointment of Arbitrator Arbitration Agreement

Global Heritage Venture Ltd. v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.

16 Oct 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:5273-DB

The Delhi High Court held that an application challenging the distribution of residue auction proceeds under the SARFAESI Act is maintainable before the DRT and condoned delay in filing such application.

civil appeal_allowed Significant SARFAESI Act Section 13(4) Section 13(7) Section 17(1)

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Shanti & Ors.

16 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5299

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal for recovery against the vehicle owner and driver, holding that the insurer failed to prove the driving licence was invalid or fake, thereby upholding the insurer's liability to pay compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant right of recovery driving licence validity insurance policy conditions onus of proof

Bunty Buswala & Ors. v. State & Anr.

16 Oct 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:5301

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on the parties' amicable settlement and their peaceful cohabitation.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Satish v. State

16 Oct 2019 · Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:5300

The Delhi High Court granted parole to a convict to file a Special Leave Petition and attend to his unwell son, emphasizing humanitarian grounds and subjecting parole to strict conditions.

criminal petition_allowed parole Special Leave Petition humanitarian grounds Section 395 IPC

Gopal Das v. Saroj

16 Oct 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:5289

The Delhi High Court held that a leave to defend application filed before curing defects in an eviction petition cannot be dismissed on limitation grounds and must be considered on merits once the petition is valid.

civil appeal_allowed Significant eviction petition leave to defend defective petition curing defect

SG Enterprises & Ors. v. Ballapur Industries Ltd.

16 Oct 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:5303

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of a time-barred objection petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that service at the declared address was valid despite claimed change of address.

civil appeal_dismissed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Ex-parte award

Lokesh v. Commissioner of Police & Anr.

16 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5302-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's order, holding that failure to prepare a reserve list does not entitle a lower-ranked candidate to appointment after the recruitment process is concluded and a fresh process has commenced.

administrative petition_dismissed reserve list recruitment unreserved category merit and seniority

Sarigam Containers P. Ltd. v. Core Organics Ltd.

16 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5305

The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator’s application to finally dissolve M/s Core Organics Ltd. after completion of liquidation, discharge the liquidator, and transfer remaining funds to the Common Pool.

corporate appeal_allowed Company winding up Official Liquidator Final dissolution Companies Act 1956

FITWELL POWER PROJECT PVT. LTD. v. VOITH HYDRO PVT. LTD.

16 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:5290

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a contract containing an arbitration clause, with proceedings to be conducted under DIAC.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

M/S AMBUJ HOTEL & REAL ESTATE (P) LTD v. INDIAN RAILWAY CATERING & TOURISM CORP LTD

16 Oct 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Anup Jairam Bhambhani · 2019:DHC:5304-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the condonation of delay application and consequently the appeal filed by a corporate appellant for failure to provide cogent reasons for a 302-day delay under the Commercial Courts Act, 2018.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay Commercial Courts Act, 2018 limitation cogent reasons

Intellectual Property Attorneys Association v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks & Anr

16 Oct 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:5287

The Delhi High Court held that the Registrar of Trade Marks must provide written grounds for refusal or conditional acceptance of trademark applications forthwith, invalidating Rule 36 of the Trade Marks Rules to the extent it allowed non-speaking orders.

intellectual_property petition_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act, 1999 Section 18(5) Trade Marks Rules, 2017 grounds for refusal

U. P. Sainik Kalyan Nigam Ltd. v. Airport Authority of India

16 Oct 2019 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2019:DHC:5310

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's claims for wrongful termination and contractual rewards, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge arbitral award contract termination

United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Mamta Dutta & Ors.

16 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5309

The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal in a motor accident claim by modifying compensation awards while upholding the sole liability of the offending vehicle driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation future prospects loss of dependency

Raj Kumar & Anr. v. Vakeela Khatoon & Anr.

16 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5308

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for non-compliance with deposit orders and enhanced compensation to claimants in a motor accident claim by applying correct legal principles on multiplier and heads of damages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation multiplier loss of future prospects

DELHI STATE YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

16 Oct 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:5311-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking directions to legalize unauthorized constructions on government land and allocate them to war victims, holding that such illegal encroachments must be demolished and cannot be judicially regularized.

administrative petition_dismissed unauthorized construction government land encroachment mandamus

Rita Bagga v. State (The NCT of Delhi)

15 Oct 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:7289

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of cheating and criminal conspiracy, relying on digital evidence and cooperation with investigation to find no prima facie case against them.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant anticipatory bail Section 420 IPC Section 34 IPC cheque dishonour

Pooja & Ors. v. Tarun Kumar @ Sahil & Ors.

15 Oct 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:5269

The Delhi High Court held that liability for compensation in a motor accident claim lies with the registered owner of the vehicle at the time of the accident, not the financier or unregistered subsequent possessor.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act Section 2(30) registered owner liability for compensation