Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Arvind Kumar & Ors v. State of Not Ofdelhi & Anr.

29 Aug 2019 · Chander Shekhar

The High Court dismissed criminal petitions as withdrawn after the parties amicably settled their disputes on record.

criminal petition_dismissed withdrawal of petition amicable settlement dismissal as withdrawn criminal miscellaneous petition

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Munni Bhandari & Ors.

29 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4247

The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's award of compensation in a motor accident claim, holding that negligence is to be proved on preponderance of probabilities and mere denial without evidence by the insurer is insufficient to rebut liability.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim negligence insurance liability Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Ajay Gaur & Ors.

29 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4249

The Delhi High Court upheld a 50% addition for loss of future prospects in a motor accident claim involving a permanently disabled claimant below 40 years, modifying the compensation award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of future prospects permanent disability motor accident claim future earning capacity

M/S Kadimi International Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Emaar MGF Land Limited

29 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:4227
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The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of an arbitrator's appointment by the respondent company under the arbitration agreement, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on alleged ineligibility and procedural delay.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12(5) Appointment of arbitrator

Cargill India Pvt Ltd v. Gati Ltd

29 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Narula · 2019:DHC:4226

The Delhi High Court allowed framing of an issue on the invalidity of a defendant's registered trademark under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, enabling rectification proceedings before the IPAB and adjourned the suit accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Trade Marks Act 1999 Section 124 trademark infringement invalidity of trademark

Mulayam Singh Yadav Medical College & Hospital v. Union of India

29 Aug 2019 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:4230

The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Council of India's decision to deny renewal of permission to a medical college due to persistent deficiencies in faculty, residents, and clinical material, affirming limited judicial interference in expert academic inspections.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 Section 10A renewal of permission medical college inspection

M/S Madan Mohan Khullar & Co. v. Ishwar Saran Mittal

29 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:4238

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a delayed leave to defend application in an eviction proceeding, holding that illness and hospitalization without credible evidence do not justify condonation of delay.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant leave to defend eviction Delhi Rent Control Act delay condonation

Varunarjun Trust & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.

29 Aug 2019 · Anu Malhotra · 2019:DHC:4229

The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Council of India's refusal to renew MBBS admission permission due to faculty and resident deficiencies, non-functional biometric devices, and denial of inspection, affirming the regulatory authority's discretion under Section 10A of the IMC Act.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 Section 10A Medical College Renewal Faculty Deficiency

MD Muslim v. State

29 Aug 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4228

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a drug supplier, holding that non-compliance of section 50 NDPS Act is not mandatory when recovery is from a vehicle, and the accused's receipt of sale proceeds negates entitlement to bail.

criminal appeal_dismissed bail NDPS Act section 50 NDPS Act recovery from vehicle

Community Works Welfare Society v. Shri Krishna Electrical

29 Aug 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:4231

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent's failure to appoint one as per the arbitration agreement.

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

Neha Singh v. Rita Singh & Ors.

29 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:4236

The High Court allowed a legal heir's challenge to an ex-parte consent decree excluding her from inheritance, holding that such a decree can be set aside if challenged within 30 days of knowledge without requiring condonation of delay.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 9 Rule 13 CPC ex-parte decree legal heir consent decree

Community Works Welfare Society v. Chandra Sekhar Das

29 Aug 2019 · Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:4232

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to the respondent's failure to appoint one as per the arbitration agreement.

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

Landbase India Ltd v. Pradeep Jain & Anr

29 Aug 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:4234

The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining defendants from using the trademark LABURNUM except for a limited, non-prominent acknowledgment of co-promotion, balancing trademark rights with factual association claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant trademark infringement permanent injunction co-promotion LABURNUM

KLJ Plasticizers Limited v. Good-Health Agrotech Pvt. Ltd.

29 Aug 2019 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2019:DHC:4233

The Delhi High Court dismissed defendants' leave to defend in a summary suit for recovery of loan amount based on a dishonoured cheque, affirming jurisdiction, limitation, and enforceability of agreed interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order XXXVII CPC summary suit dishonoured cheque limitation

State v. Trilok Aggarwal

29 Aug 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:4239-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a rape case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony, lack of corroboration, and absence of compelling reasons to overturn the trial court's judgment.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant acquittal rape consent minor

Sukh Lal v. Jagdish Prasad & Ors.

29 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:4237

The High Court upheld the Trial Court's order restoring a suit dismissed in default, holding that filing the restoration application on the same day with a supporting affidavit constituted sufficient cause for non-appearance.

civil appeal_dismissed Order 9 Rule 4 CPC restoration of suit dismissal in default sufficient cause

Mamta Rani & Anr. v. IFFCO Tokio Gen Ins Co Ltd & Ors.

29 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4245

The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier and awarding additional damages for loss of future prospects, consortium, estate, and funeral expenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of future prospects multiplier motor accident claim compensation enhancement

Samim & Anr v. Bajaj Alliance Gen Ins Co Ltd & Anr

29 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4244

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by applying multiplier 18, granting 40% for loss of future prospects, and awarding damages for loss of consortium, estate, and funeral expenses as per Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of future prospects multiplier compensation enhancement loss of consortium

Uttar Pradesh Rajkiya Nirman Nigam Ltd v. Rajendra Tiwari

29 Aug 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:4243

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award of compensation for illegal termination, affirming the existence of an employer-employee relationship despite the petitioner’s denial.

labor appeal_dismissed illegal termination employer-employee relationship compensation Industrial Disputes Act

Union of India & Ors. v. Sakshi Batra

29 Aug 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:4251-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a passport with a corrected date of birth can only be issued after statutory correction of the birth record under Section 15 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, and set aside the order directing issuance without such correction.

administrative appeal_allowed passport issuance date of birth correction Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 Section 15