Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Ashu Gutpa v. Varsha Jain
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by accepting the parties' mediated settlement for divorce by mutual consent with a full and final financial settlement and recorded their undertakings, disposing of the proceedings.
Sushil Kumar Singh v. Dr. Shruti Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld ex-parte proceedings and procedural orders in a maintenance case, ruling that maintainability need not be decided before evidence when the party refuses summons and does not appear.
Sushil Kumar Singh v. Dr. Shruti Singh
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's procedural orders in a maintenance case, ruling that maintainability need not be decided before evidence if no objection is raised and that a party proceeded ex-parte may join later but cannot reopen earlier proceedings without setting aside the ex-parte order.
A v. M
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's restoration of a divorce petition dismissed in default, dismissed the petitioner's challenge, and enhanced the cost imposed on restoration.
N.K. Gupta v. Medical Council of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Medical Council of India's order permanently erasing a doctor's name from the medical register for professional misconduct based on his foreign conviction and concealment of material facts.
Iqbal Hussain v. Qaisar Raza Khan @ Pappu
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque dishonor case where repayment of loan prior to cheque presentation was credibly established, negating liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Iqbal Hussain v. Qaisar Raza Khan @ Pappu
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a Section 138 NI Act case, holding that repayment of loan before cheque presentation and stop payment instructions negated liability.
Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance v. Babu Hassan and Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing the assessed disability and future prospects addition, recalculating compensation in a motor accident claim to ensure just and fair relief.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ravi Makhija
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing compensation for loss of income but upheld other heads and increased interest to 9% per annum in a motor accident claim involving proven negligence and 7% permanent disability.
Sumit Modi v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a purchaser without mutation or possession, upholding compensation apportioned equally with the Gram Sabha whose name was recorded in revenue records at acquisition.
Jagtar Singh Hawara v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of a life convict challenging his detention in Tihar Jail, holding that prisoner transfer requires mutual State consent and security concerns justify his custody in Delhi.
Akil Ahmad v. Abdul Hakim
The Delhi High Court held that in a suit for permanent injunction, possession alone is protected without investigating title or adoption validity, restraining forcible dispossession of admitted possession pending proper legal proceedings.
Union of India v. M/S Awalesh Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award and upheld the termination of a construction contract due to the contractor's failure to mobilize resources and deposit security despite repeated notices.
Virender Kumar v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability from a vehicular accident, including additional medical expenses and interest at 9%, directing insurer to deposit the enhanced amount.
Sandeep Sharma v. The Chairman & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Bar Association elections are subject to judicial oversight under Article 226, upheld the appointment of election officials for NDBA 2018 elections, and dismissed petitions alleging irregularities as unsubstantiated.
Sunder Lal and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that only recorded owners who received rightful compensation are eligible for alternative plot allotment under land acquisition schemes, dismissing the claim of a tenant cultivator who failed to establish ownership.
Vijay Ahuja v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that filling in the date on an undated cheque does not amount to material alteration under Section 20 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of prosecution under Section 138.
Vijay Ahuja v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against the petitioner as the cheques were admitted to be security cheques, not issued for discharge of debt, rendering the complaint unsustainable.
Vijay Ahuja v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, holding that cheques issued as security do not attract criminal liability under the provision.
Fadi El Jaouni v. Gian Chand Garg
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against company directors under Section 138/141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for lack of specific averments of responsibility, reaffirming that mere directorship does not suffice for liability.