Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
IL & FS Education & Technology Services Ltd. v. TKB Learning Services Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed dissolution of TKB Learning Services Pvt. Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, permitting the Official Liquidator to close accounts and deposit remaining funds with the RBI.
KRISHNA CONSTRUCTION v. FAKHRUDDIN MEMORIAL COOPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY
The Delhi High Court held that a subsequent settlement agreement nullifying prior contracts extinguishes the original arbitration clause, entitling the plaintiff to recover dues under the settlement agreement through court proceedings.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd. v. Master Aarav Bhargava & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and enhanced compensation awarded to a minor motor accident victim, emphasizing loss of future prospects and lifelong special needs.
M/S KONARK INFRA DEVELOPERS PVT LTD & ORS v. INDIA AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOCIETY SOLUTIONS (IAHS)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a summary suit decree due to the appellants' failure to deposit the conditional amount required to defend the suit under Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC.
M/S WEAR WELL INDIA PVT. LTD. v. REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed an unreasoned order imposing penal interest under the PF Act for failure to address the petitioner’s submissions, remanding the matter for a fresh reasoned decision.
DAV Model School v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court upheld that a litigant is bound by unchallenged concessions made before the Court and directed the appellant school to pay the respondent her MACP benefits with interest.
Union of India v. Savitha Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the Union of India is not required to provide prior intimation to OCI cardholders before blacklisting or cancelling their registration under Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955, especially when done in the interest of national sovereignty and security.
Manish Sharma v. Lt. Governor and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that physically handicapped candidates are entitled to horizontal reservation but not automatic relaxation in qualifying marks absent explicit Rules, invalidating the selection of a physically handicapped candidate who scored below the General category cutoff in the DHJSE 2015.
Vipin Bhardwaj v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition notifications under the National Highways Act must accurately describe the land to be acquired, and vague or defective notifications render the acquisition invalid.
Morgan Securities & Credits Pvt Ltd v. Videocon Industries Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that amounts obtained from encashment of bank guarantees furnished by a corporate debtor are subject to the moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code during insolvency proceedings.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Rajesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that post-1993 amendment, the Commissioner is the competent disciplinary authority over municipal officers appointed by him, overruling prior regulations limiting his authority.
Banshi Dhar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that delay in medical upgradation caused by administrative lapses does not disentitle a police officer to protection of seniority under Standing Order No.1 of 1992 and directed re-fixation of his seniority accordingly.
Narendra Singh & Ors. v. Enforcement Directorate & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that non-executive directors cannot be held liable under Section 68(1) FERA without specific allegations proving they were in charge of and responsible for the company's business, quashing adjudication proceedings against them.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. JAGJIT KAUR & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded for a motor accident caused by the insured vehicle's rash and negligent driving without apportioning contributory negligence to the motorcyclist.
Shri Ashok Kumar Aggarwal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging compulsory retirement under Rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules, holding that the petitioner must seek remedy before the Central Administrative Tribunal and pursue damages claims through civil suit.
Kashi Ram v. Gaon Sabha Nasirpur
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to appoint a Local Commissioner for demarcation, holding that the plaintiff must first prove possession and ownership before such procedural relief can be granted.
Kavita Rani & Ors. v. Subhash Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to grant compensation for loss of future prospects and loss of consortium in a motor accident claim, directing deduction of income tax before disbursement.
Karam Chand v. M/s Cutting Edge Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking attachment of a co-owned property already validly sold under a prior decree, holding that the executing court cannot override a prior valid decree and cannot attach property co-owned by a non-judgment debtor.
Dr. Virendra Kumar Mathur v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a petition for letters of administration, holding that concealment of material facts was not established and reviving probate proceedings for further adjudication.
Red Bull AG v. Pepsico India Holdings Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that summons were deemed served upon defendants after failed mediation, allowing their written statement filed within 120 days to be taken on record despite delay beyond 30 days, condoning the delay due to mediation efforts.