Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Bijender @ Vijendra Singh & Ors. v. The State & Ors.

10 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6620

The Delhi High Court quashed cross-FIRs arising from a neighborly quarrel based on an amicable settlement and compensation paid, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR cross-FIR settlement Section 308 IPC

Ajay v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)

10 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6619

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail on humanitarian grounds to an accused in an NDPS case, emphasizing conditional release without commenting on the merits.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail NDPS Act Section 21(C) NDPS Section 50 NDPS

Subhash Chander v. Punjab National Bank

10 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6618

Delhi High Court allowed landlord's appeal to enhance mesne profits based on comparable lease evidence and agreed escalation, dismissing tenant's cross-appeal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant mesne profits lease deed market rent escalation clause

M/S Kumar Industries v. Suresh Kumar Mittal

10 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6614

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that failure to reject defective goods within a reasonable time under Section 42 of the Sale of Goods Act results in deemed acceptance and liability to pay the outstanding amount with interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Sale of Goods Act, 1930 Section 42 deemed acceptance defective goods

Saroj Aggarwal v. Mehar Singh & Ors.

10 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6643

The Delhi High Court allowed the second appeal to grant permanent injunction restraining respondents from interfering with the property, without adjudicating title, while deleting erroneously impleaded parties.

civil appeal_allowed permanent injunction property dispute valid title agreement to sell

Brigadier Shyam Prasad v. Arun Prasada & Ors.

10 Oct 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:6642

The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of a partition suit plaint to include claims for mesne profits and occupation charges, holding such claims are maintainable at the initial stage without altering the suit's nature.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit mesne profits occupation charges constructive possession

Sukash @ Sukesh Chandrashekar v. State

10 Oct 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:6631

Bail was denied to the accused involved in forgery, impersonation, and corruption due to his conduct indicating a risk of hampering the trial and fleeing justice despite prolonged custody and medical grounds.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant bail impersonation forgery prevention of corruption

Chintu@Durgesh Kumar v. State

09 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:8438

The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of accused in a culpable homicide case, holding custodial interrogation necessary and no grounds for bail made out.

criminal appeal_dismissed anticipatory bail culpable homicide custodial interrogation missing person

BDR Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Nirmala Modi

09 Oct 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:6600

The Court directed execution of the Sale Deed in accordance with the final Arbitral Award, resolving objections related to authorization, indemnity, and tax implications, and upheld the enforceability of the Award despite pending suits and tax concerns.

civil other Sale Deed Arbitral Award Specific Performance Authorization of Signatory

Ishwar Singh v. Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd

09 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:6595-DB

The Delhi High Court held that recovery of mistaken Child Education Allowance payments from a Group 'C' employee who was regularized without break is impermissible and quashed the recovery orders.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Child Education Allowance adhoc employee regularization recovery of mistaken payments

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. Pawan Sharma

09 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6582
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The Delhi High Court partly allowed insurer's appeals in motor accident claims by disallowing compensation for loss of love and affection and artificial limb fixation while upholding disability assessment and rejecting contributory negligence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim contributory negligence loss of love and affection functional disability

Divine Infracon Pvt Ltd v. Vistar Constructions Pvt Ltd

09 Oct 2018 · Navin Chawla · 2018:DHC:6598

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award interpreting the contract as an item rate contract allowing payment beyond fixed prices, rejected the petitioner's challenge on contract interpretation and jurisdiction, and dismissed the petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 challenge item rate contract contract interpretation

Lalit@Lovely Kakkar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6571

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 507, 506, and 509 IPC after the parties, who were related, amicably settled their dispute and the complainant withdrew prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 507 IPC Section 506 IPC Section 509 IPC

Vinod Kumar v. Ranjitsingh

09 Oct 2018 · Anu Malhotra · 2018:DHC:9316

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's appeals seeking condonation of delay to set aside ex parte eviction orders, holding that delay of over two years without sufficient cause is not condonable under the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay Limitation Act 1963 Order IX Rule 13 CPC ex parte judgment

Rajesh v. The State & Anr.

09 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6575

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 392/34 IPC based on a compromise between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 392 IPC robbery compromise

Jitendra Kumar Gopalia v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

09 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6576

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and obtained a mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute mutual consent divorce

TRADEWEL SPARES (I) PVT. LTD. v. M/S SCL INFRATECH LIMITED

09 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6569

The Delhi High Court held that a written agreement to pay a time-barred debt under Section 25(3) of the Contract Act restarts the limitation period, allowing recovery of the debt along with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 25(3) Contract Act time-barred debt limitation period agreement to pay debt

Dr. Ashok Singhal v. Dr. Inder Kumar Gupta & Ors.

09 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6568

The High Court held that a trial court cannot suo moto frame a preliminary issue on factual matters during evidence and dismissed the suit for partition, setting aside the dismissal and allowing the suit to proceed to trial.

civil appeal_allowed Significant preliminary issue Order XIV Rule 2 CPC suit maintainability partition suit

Raj Kumar Bhardwaj v. Ritesh Sharma & Anr.

09 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:6609

The Delhi High Court terminated the mandate of a non-acting Arbitrator after three years and appointed a new Arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure expeditious resolution of disputes.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Section 14 Section 15

B K Structural Contracts Pvt. Ltd. v. Gati Kausar India Ltd.

09 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:6608

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that contractual termination clauses do not bar arbitration and that the court has jurisdiction to entertain the petition.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) appointment of arbitrator contract termination