Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Amit Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that where the complainant holds a position of influence in the police, the investigation must be conducted by an officer not below the rank of Inspector to ensure fairness and impartiality.
Hirendra Gupta v. Land & Building Department & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking allotment of alternative land on grounds of unexplained delay and closure of the original application, holding that delay and laches bar revival of such claims despite inheritance by Will.
Mamta & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288, 304-A, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajesh Manocha v. Dwarkadhis Projects Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court disposed of arbitration petitions seeking appointment of an arbitrator as the parties amicably settled their disputes through mediation and filed a Settlement Agreement.
East African (India) Overseas v. Govt. of National Capital Region of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a bidder withdrawing a tender must be proportionate and directed reconsideration of a three-year suspension imposed despite EMD payment.
India Tourism Development Corporation v. M/S CP & Associate Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging arbitral awards, upholding that the petitioner was not entitled to liquidated damages due to its own delay and that the arbitration awards were valid and binding.
Prem Kumar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation from Rs.50,000 to Rs.1,00,000 for a temporary employee illegally terminated after three years, without ordering reinstatement.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Dr Nazhat Parveen & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld compensation for functional disability affecting a permanently employed government doctor, recognizing loss of earning capacity despite permanent employment.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SHAKUNTLA DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging the compensation award based on notified minimum wages, holding that such wages cannot be disturbed pending Supreme Court adjudication.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Zubeen Goswami & Ors.
The Delhi High Court apportioned 15% contributory negligence to an underage scooter rider in a motor accident claim, adjusted the compensation accordingly, and upheld the insurer's liability to indemnify the reduced amount.
Gajraj Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal challenging the fairness of a domestic enquiry, holding that the delay was not sufficiently explained and the enquiry complied with natural justice.
Inter University Accelerator Centre v. Manisha Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the promotion of an eligible employee to Personal Assistant with retrospective effect, rejecting the promotion of a non-feeder cadre employee and affirming strict adherence to Recruitment Rules.
MICRO LABS LIMITED v. DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed multiple writ petitions filed by Micro Labs Limited against the Drugs Controller General of India as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.
Inspector Pawan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ and contempt petitions challenging the transfer and disciplinary actions against an RPSF officer, holding that administrative transfers of special category staff are permissible on administrative grounds and suppression of material facts disentitles relief.
Sagar v. State
The Delhi High Court refused interim protection from arrest to accused persons charged under Sections 376D and 328 IPC, directing them to approach the Trial Court for regular bail.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SUDESH KUMAR @ CHHOTU; IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. ALI ASGAR
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awards in motor accident claims, holding the insurer liable despite the driver’s fake licence under the pay and recover principle, and clarified interest on prosthetic device compensation.
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sudesh Kumar @ Chhotu; IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co Ltd v. Ali Asgar
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awards to injured helpers in a motor accident, affirming insurer liability despite driver’s invalid licence under the 'pay and recover' principle.
Ashwani Kumar Sarwal & Anr. v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted letters of administration to the brothers of a deceased intestate sister for her immovable property after establishing their legal heirship and absence of objections.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Lokesh Verma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's award holding the insured Santro car liable for the accident, rejecting insurer's challenge based on claimant's initial confusion and ordering enhanced compensation for loss of consortium and love and affection.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Lokesh Verma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT award holding the Santro car liable for a fatal motor accident, rejecting insurer's challenge based on initial confusion of the injured and ordering enhanced compensation.