Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd v. Devender & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded to the injured claimant for loss of future income and 25% permanent disability sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
SBI General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shakuntala & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal challenging compensation quantum based on posthumously filed Income Tax Returns, holding them valid evidence in absence of any credible challenge.
SBI General Insurance Co Ltd v. Suman Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the quantum of compensation in a motor accident claim, holding that posthumously filed Income Tax Returns are valid evidence of income unless proven fabricated.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Darshna Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging a compensation award on the ground of unverified post-award claims of family pension by the claimant.
Rashi v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by an outsourced employee alleging sexual harassment and arbitrary exclusion, holding that the Court cannot direct reinstatement of a non-employee and that the exclusion was justified due to habitual irregularity.
Nandita Narain v. St. Stephen's College
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging St. Stephen's College's admission process, holding that courts should not interfere with academic discretion absent arbitrariness or statutory violation.
M/S. JAGAT GEMS & JEWELLERY v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned appellate order refusing renewal of an export unit's LOA under the SEZ Act and directed the appellate authority to grant a hearing and pass a reasoned order.
Dart Industries Inc & Anr v. Vijay Kumar Bansal & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that registration of a design precludes passing off claims over the same features unless 'something extra' is shown, and dismissed interim relief where the plaintiffs' design registration had lapsed and no distinct trade dress beyond the design was established.
Kewal Krishan Kumar v. Sameer Bhutani; Rajeev Kumar Batra
The Delhi High Court upheld summary decrees in favour of plaintiffs in loan recovery suits, dismissing the defendant's leave to defend applications due to lack of substantial defence and material particulars.
Paavani Gupta v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking independent revaluation of CBSE Class 12 answer sheets, holding that judicial interference in academic evaluation is limited and no provision exists for appeal beyond prescribed revaluation procedures.
Hitachi Transport System India Private Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator’s petition to dissolve Hitachi Transport System India Private Limited following compliance with statutory voluntary winding up procedures under the Companies Act, 1956.
Mohd Mujeeb alias Sonu Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition directing the release of a major woman held against her will, affirming her right to choose her partner and live with him.
Sudima International Pvt. Ltd. v. Patel Wood Products Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for recovery of price of goods as barred by limitation, holding that the period of BIFR reference could not be excluded since the plaintiff's application was filed after limitation expired.
Shivom Minerals Limited & Ors. v. State & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed complaints under Section 138 NI Act holding that cheques issued as security without clear averments of existing debt are not maintainable.
Saurabh Arora & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120B IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohd. Mustkeem & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on a mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Anita Devi & Ors. v. Veer Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the Tribunal's award of compensation based on minimum wages due to lack of credible evidence proving the deceased's higher salary.
Rajni Gupta v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding HPCL's cancellation of LPG distributorship candidature due to the appellant's failure to prove valid land ownership as required by the respondent's guidelines.
Devinder Sehrawat v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for safe access and drainage facilities in Mahipalpur, holding that completed infrastructure projects serving public interest do not warrant judicial interference despite some inconvenience.
Z.D. Wankhede v. Union of India
Promotion to Indian Forest Service requires Central Government-approved State Forest Service membership, and the petitioner’s post was not so approved, leading to dismissal of his promotion and ACP claims.