Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Suman Taneja v. District & Sessions Judge Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the summary termination of a temporary government employee under Rule 5(1) of the Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, holding that no departmental enquiry under CCS (CCA) Rules was required and long service did not confer permanent status.
Runa Rajput v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to a petitioner accused of fraud involving a fake purchase order, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the petitioner's criminal antecedents.
Kamal Singh & Anr. v. Munish Kumar Azad & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced the interest rate on motor accident compensation from 7.5% to 9% per annum, payable from the claim petition filing date until realization.
Santosh Kumar v. Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of sentence does not nullify conviction and upheld the termination of a public servant convicted of criminal offences despite the sentence being suspended.
Jyotsna Mishra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking backdated promotion, holding that failure to assume charge within stipulated time justified debarment and that transfer coupled with promotion is a management prerogative not subject to challenge without malice.
Anish & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the ground of an amicable settlement and resolution of the matrimonial dispute between the parties.
Dheeraj Arora v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case following an amicable settlement and complete payment to the complainant.
Babita Jain v. Meena Devi @ Meena Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered gift deed over an unregistered MOU, dismissing the appellant's claim to ownership and possession of the property.
Zillion Infra Projects Pvt Ltd v. High Tech Engineering
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC on limitation grounds by considering extraneous facts outside the plaint, and the limitation period for breach of contract begins when the breach ceases.
Sushila Kaul v. The Chief Secretary, NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Tribunal's refusal to execute a 2002 order after 15 years, upholding a corrigendum limiting the petitioner to notional promotion without monetary benefits.
Union of India v. M/S Associated Construction Co
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period under the Commercial Courts Act excludes the Limitation Act, and dismissed the appeal for delay as the appellant failed to show sufficient cause for condonation.
Rail Land Development Authority v. Bhagwati Rail Infra Pvt Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award that set aside termination of a development agreement and extended payment timelines, affirming the Tribunal's jurisdiction and the applicability of specific performance for long-term immovable property contracts.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Mona & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the use of the deceased's pre-accident Income Tax Return as conclusive proof of income for loss of dependency and rejected contributory negligence, awarding enhanced compensation to the claimants.
Anil Kumar Luthra & Anr. v. Partik Arora & Ors.
Plaintiffs' suit for specific performance against registered owners was dismissed for lack of privity, but decree for refund of sale consideration was granted against other defendants who failed to file written statements.
Hassad Food Company Q.S.C. & Anr. v. Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs to file additional documents after suit institution under Order XI Rule 1(5) of the Commercial Courts Act upon showing reasonable cause of administrative oversight, emphasizing a liberal approach to ensure fairness in commercial litigation.
Ripu Daman v. Shri Dalip Kumar
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of possession and permanent injunction in favor of the plaintiff based on a valid probated Will, holding that possession by a non-title holder is subordinate to the legal title.
Amarjeet Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties, imposing costs to compensate public institutions.
Sh. Ram Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.
Union of India v. M/S CHENAB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (REGD)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the arbitral award granting the contractor claims for price escalation and extra expenses, holding contract rescission illegal without notice and limiting judicial interference in arbitration awards.