Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Ashwin Jawaharlal Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.

17 Jul 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:4259-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside an order disposing a writ petition without notice to all respondents concerning disability rights in recruitment, remanding the matter for fresh hearing with proper notice and response.

constitutional appeal_allowed Significant persons with disabilities disability rights writ petition notice

ICON INDUSTRIES, UNITS-I & II v. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE -1 NEW DELHI

17 Jul 2018 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; A. K. CHAWLA; S. RAVINDRA BHAT · 2018:DHC:4258-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal and held that Cenvat credit on countervailing duty paid inputs can be claimed if duty payment and use of inputs are established despite procedural irregularities and non-registration.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Cenvat credit countervailing duty Central Excise non-registration

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd. v. Raja

17 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4260

The Delhi High Court partially reduced and partially enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, clarifying insurer's right to challenge quantum without Section 170 permission and refining assessment of functional disability and future prospects.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim functional disability permanent disability future prospects

ICICI LOMBARD GENRAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SAHID AHMED & ORS

17 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4261
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing compensation after disallowing future prospects and non-pecuniary damages, affirming vehicle involvement and awarding interest at 9% per annum.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Loss of Dependency Non-Pecuniary Compensation Future Prospects

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Jyoti & Ors.

17 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4262

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer’s appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing future prospects addition to 40% and adjusting non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court guidelines, thereby reducing the total compensation awarded.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act compensation future prospects loss of dependency

Ajay Pal Khari v. Vijay Kumar & Anr

17 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4263

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying future prospects addition and increasing non-pecuniary damages, affirming negligence of the insured vehicle's driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation enhancement future prospects permanent disability

Ajay Pal Khari v. Vijay Kumar & Anr

17 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4264

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying future prospects addition and increased non-pecuniary damages, affirming insurer's liability for rash and negligent driving of insured vehicle's driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation enhancement future prospects permanent disability

United Electrical Industries Ltd v. Eppleton Engineers Pvt Ltd & Ors.

17 Jul 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:4265-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal directing the appellant to deposit 75% of the interest amount awarded under arbitration pending final adjudication of objections, affirming interim enforcement under the MSMED Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 Section 19 MSMED Act Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 arbitration award

Ritu Saxena v. J.S. Grover and Another

17 Jul 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:5499

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit for specific performance due to the plaintiff's failure to prove continuous readiness and financial capacity, emphasizing the court's discretion and the need for substantial acts and evidence in such cases.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance readiness and willingness financial capacity Section 16(c) Specific Relief Act

Rahul Mavai v. Union of India & Ors

17 Jul 2018 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9873-DB
Cites 4 · Cited by 1

The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition filed after six years of unexplained delay, holding that delay and laches disentitle a petitioner from discretionary relief under Article 226, and negligence of counsel alone does not excuse such delay without convincing proof.

constitutional petition_dismissed Significant delay and laches writ petition Article 226 discretionary jurisdiction

Anish & Ors. v. The State (Delhi Admn.) & Ors.

16 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4201

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a minor quarrel between neighbors after an amicable settlement, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and against the interests of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR cross FIRs settlement deed Section 323 IPC

Anish & Ors. v. The State (Delhi Admn.) & Ors.

16 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4194

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a neighborly quarrel after the parties amicably settled their dispute, emphasizing the court's power to end futile criminal proceedings to secure justice.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR cross FIRs settlement deed Sections 323, 341, 308, 506, 34 IPC

Pradeep & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

16 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4195

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following a settlement between parties and the death of the complainant.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial discord Section 498A IPC compromise deed

Satya Prakash @ Luv Kush v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

16 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4196

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a Section 308/34 IPC case, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and absence of premeditation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 308 IPC Section 34 IPC delay in FIR

Randhir Singh v. Satish Kumar & Ors.

16 Jul 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4197

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit on the ground of res judicata, holding that a prior injunction suit's finding on title operates as res judicata in a subsequent suit where title is directly in issue.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant res judicata Order VII Rule 11 CPC title to property injunction suit

The Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation Ltd. v. M/S S.L. Associates Pvt. Ltd.

16 Jul 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4198

The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal and upheld the award of mesne profits with enhanced rent for unauthorized occupation after lease expiry without landlord's consent.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant mesne profits lease expiry unauthorized occupation rent enhancement

Saleem v. State; Akash v. State

16 Jul 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:4199-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of Akash for rape on juvenility grounds due to unchallenged documentary evidence of age, while upholding Saleem's conviction based on credible child victim testimony.

criminal appeal_allowed (for A-2), appeal_dismissed (for A-1) Significant juvenile justice age determination ossification test Section 376 IPC

Tulsi Ram v. Delhi Development Authority

16 Jul 2018 · V. Kameswar Rao, J · 2018:DHC:4189

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition of an alleged unauthorized occupant seeking protection from eviction from government land in the Yamuna river bed, holding that no legal right accrues from illegal occupation and eviction by DDA was lawful.

property appeal_dismissed Significant eviction unauthorized occupation government land Yamuna river bed

AIRWIDE CAR RENT PVT. LTD. v. SURENDER SINGH

16 Jul 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:4190

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a counter-claim as barred by limitation, holding that a counter-claim is a separate suit subject to the Limitation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed counter-claim limitation Limitation Act 1963 Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Bhagat Singh & Anr v. Paltu Ram & Ors

16 Jul 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4219

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the plaintiff's ownership and possession of the property based on family settlement and rejected the appellants' claim of ancestral rights lacking legal and evidentiary basis.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant mandatory injunction ancestral property Hindu Succession Act, 1956 family settlement