Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Shakuntala Devi v. Suresh Kumat Tanwar
The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's appeal granting leave to defend the eviction petition, holding that subsequent renting out of identical vacant premises negates the landlord's bona fide requirement claim.
Amit Khandelwal & Anr v. Hem Chand Aluria
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of commercial tenants on the ground of landlord's bonafide residential requirement and allowed conversion of premises after necessary alterations.
Kirashwati v. Sanjay & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Trial Court cannot defer an application under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC by directing parties to seek transfer without such relief being sought, and must decide the application on merits expeditiously.
Bindu Kumari v. Santosh Kumar
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing amendment of the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC, holding that the amendment did not change the nature of the suit and factual issues are to be decided after trial.
Ramesh Kumar v. Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation from the vehicle owner where the driver was found to have a fake license and the owner failed to produce the license or participate in the trial.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Anil Bhasin
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to pay a contractor for partially completed work obstructed by municipal officials, dismissing the appeal challenging the award.
Kamruddin and Ors v. Subhash Chandra and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a delay in FIR registration does not bar compensation claims under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act when caused by reasonable circumstances such as urgent medical treatment, and remanded the case for adjudication on merits.
MAGMA HDI GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. AJIT KUMAR & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld an 88% functional disability assessment and awarded compensation including non-pecuniary damages for permanent injuries affecting the claimant's bodily functions and marital life.
Ramesh Arya v. Pawan Arya and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Will clause restraining partition of property is void and upheld the plaintiff's right to seek partition among co-owners.
Union of India v. Riturani and Ors.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a Tribunal order relying on Pankaj Nayan precedent but granted liberty to seek review/modification before the Tribunal considering changed facts and rules.
Abhishek Agarwal and Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed patients to continue stem cell therapy without interruption pending regulatory determination on licensing requirements under the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules, 2019.
Sandeep Singh v. Sarda Nand Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed leave to appeal and set aside the dismissal of a complaint for non-appearance, holding that delay in filing the appeal was condonable and non-appearance was not due to disinterest.
Azimkhan v. The State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018 apply only prospectively and granted the appellant a second furlough, disposing of the appeal accordingly.
Shyamji Mehrotra v. Shipra Mehrotra
The Delhi High Court held that objections under Section 47 CPC must be signed and verified by the party himself and not solely by the advocate, dismissing the petition challenging the rejection of such objections.
Shri K.L. Meena v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the issuance of a charge memo and upheld the disciplinary proceedings against a government servant for alleged conflict of interest and misconduct.
Reliance Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Nanak Khemani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, granting it the right to recover compensation paid from the vehicle owner and unauthorized driver, emphasizing the owner's liability in absence of proof of non-authorization.
Reliance Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Nanak Khemani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, granting it the right to recover compensation paid from the owner and driver of the insured vehicle who caused the accident through unauthorized use.
Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ansab Jaffar & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation despite the driver lacking a valid license, affirming the insurer's right to recover from the owner and driver and validating the quantum of non-pecuniary damages awarded.
Jeevesh Kumar Maurya v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 380 IPC and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, directing release of disputed amount.