Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Kadam Singh v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 408, 406, 420, 120B, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC for disputes with predominant civil elements.
Shubhang Parashar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act upon amicable settlement and compensation, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema Nahata & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that minimum wages for loss of dependency must be based on the deceased's place of residence or employment, not the forum city, and clarified entitlement to separate loss of consortium compensation for widow and parents.
Bimlesh & Anr v. Bajaj All General Insurance Co Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the Supreme Court's rulings on loss of future prospects and filial consortium, recalculating the multiplier based on the deceased's age.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Dharmender @ Dharam Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a compensation award, holding that credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence suffice to establish rash and negligent driving in motor accident claims despite claimant's illiteracy and police investigation lapses.
Chopra Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v. Drishticon Properties Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award denying specific performance of a sale agreement construed as security for a loan, emphasizing the purchaser’s failure to demonstrate readiness and willingness to perform.
Rajesh Kumar Garg v. Delhi State Co-Operative Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for recovery claims by a co-operative society runs from the member's death or cessation of membership, rejecting the petitioner's limitation plea and upholding the arbitral award.
IFCI Factors Limited v. Ramsarup Industries Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC by a factor for recovery of receivables is maintainable against a guarantor whose independent liability is not stayed by the IBC moratorium.
P Sree Krishna v. Airports Authority of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary orders against a senior AAI officer due to non-application of mind and violation of natural justice in the inquiry proceedings.
Basant Lal Memorial College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the withdrawal of recognition of the petitioner’s D.Ed. course was nullified by its 2010 judgment, and the petitioner is entitled to continue the course with recognition, quashing subsequent contrary communications by regulatory authorities.
Inderpal & Anr v. Bimlesh & Ors
The court held that while the trailer attached to a tractor insured as a commercial vehicle is deemed covered under the insurance policy, use without a valid road permit breaches policy terms, entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid from the insured.
G.S. Agarwal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered Will excluding some heirs and granted probate limited to a bank account, affirming that probate can be granted for part of an estate under the Indian Succession Act.
Satwant Kaur v. Delhi Cantonment Board
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal for de-sealing of property subject to an undertaking against industrial activity and payment of costs, while condoning delay in filing the appeal.
Praveen v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of sexual offences, emphasizing the totality of facts, lack of corroboration, and prior interim protection.
New Millennium Education Society v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court provisionally allowed a private college to admit 110 students for the B.A.LLB course pending final adjudication, holding that basement usage for educational purposes requires proper sanction and fire safety compliance.
Meenakshi Agrawal v. M/S Rototech
The Court held that an arbitrator cannot proceed without Court appointment under Section 11(5) after a Section 21 notice is ignored, terminated the arbitrator's mandate, and reappointed the same arbitrator to commence proceedings afresh.
Narender Pal Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that no relief under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act can be granted for land forming part of an unauthorized colony pending regularization, dismissing petitions seeking declaration of lapsing of acquisition proceedings.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Zaixhu Xie & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation to the deceased’s parents under the Motor Vehicles Act, affirming dependency, multiplier based on deceased’s age, inclusion of bonuses in income, deduction of accidental death insurance, and insurer’s right of recovery against vehicle owner for unlicensed driver.
Man Mohan Pandey and Ors. v. Bharat Electronics Limited and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging chargesheets and suspension orders issued by a delegated authority under BEL's disciplinary rules, holding no ground for interference during ongoing departmental inquiry.