Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Amitabh Bhasin v. Hemlata Bhasin
The Delhi High Court held that orders passed prior to transfer of proceedings to the Family Court are deemed Family Court orders and appeals must be filed under the Family Courts Act, dismissing the petition under Article 227 challenging such orders.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Raj Rani
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer’s appeal, rejecting the plea of non-coverage of occupants, confirming driver’s negligence, and reassessing compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents while maintaining awards to injured claimants.
Marwar Hotels Limited v. Fortune Park Hotels Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting outstanding service fees and damages for breach of contract, affirming the validity of acknowledgment of debt and the arbitrator's authority to award costs beyond claimed liquidated damages.
Surinder Bhatiani v. Som Nath Thr Lrs & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Second Appeal as not maintainable since it was filed against an order and not a decree, reaffirming that Second Appeals under Section 100 CPC lie only against decrees passed in appeal.
Cement Corporation of India Ltd v. Saju S Dominic & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of CMD's discretionary relaxation of medical reimbursement rules in an emergency and quashed disciplinary penalties imposed on an employee acting under such authority, emphasizing fairness and equality under Article 14.
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This judgment records the decision on a batch of connected writ petitions before the Delhi High Court, with the detailed reasoning referenced in W.P.(C) No. 8125/2016.
Federation of Okhla Industrial Association v. Lt Governor of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of notifications revising minimum wages and the constitution of the advisory committee under the Minimum Wages Act, emphasizing compliance with statutory procedure and principles of natural justice.
Court on its Own Motion v. State
The Delhi High Court held that statements of child sexual offence victims must be recorded only by police or magistrates, counselling reports by NGOs are confidential and inadmissible in chargesheets, and multiple statements by authorities are permissible and require careful judicial scrutiny.
Mohammad Suhail & Ors v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed two criminal writ petitions for non-prosecution due to petitioners' non-appearance and failure to file vakalatnama.
Anand Vardhan & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the wrongful disqualification of petitioners as directors under Section 164(2)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 and directed correction of official records.
Umesh Gupta v. Lieutenant Governor NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a batch of public interest writ petitions as infructuous since the issues raised had already been resolved.
M/S EKDANT BUIDTECH PVT LTD & ORS v. M/S LAURELPROJECTS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition in default due to non-appearance of the petitioners and disposed of related miscellaneous applications as infructuous.
ZEE MEDIA CORPORATION LTD v. STATE
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of criminal petitions following a settlement between the parties and disposed of the cases accordingly.
PLANET ADVERTISING PVT LTD v. AMBIENCE PVT LTD & ANR.
The Delhi High Court admitted a winding up petition against a company despite disputed debt, holding that a bona fide dispute is necessary to resist such a petition and allowing the respondent to deposit part of the claimed amount to avoid winding up.
Steelcrete Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking fresh land acquisition proceedings and directed petitioners to claim compensation through the Land Acquisition Collector under the 2013 Act.
Kaumesh Rana v. The State through Central Bureau of Investigation Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside bail cancellation and non-bailable warrants against a petitioner unaware of the vacation of a Supreme Court stay due to lack of notice and restored his bonds.
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties reconciled and settled their dispute.
Ratnesh Pandey v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC arising from a motor vehicle accident after the parties settled the dispute with full compensation and the injured party withdrew prosecution.
Neelam v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 384 and 506 IPC arising from a financial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties.
Vijay @ Vijay Bahadur & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
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.