Delhi High Court

58,104 judgments

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Five Star Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. Orchid Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

12 Jul 2018 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2018:DHC:4134

The Delhi High Court granted a two-month extension to conclude arbitral proceedings under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, on a joint petition citing voluminous records and ongoing arguments.

civil other Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 29A(4) extension of time arbitral proceedings

Ranjeet Singh v. Nanki Devi & Ors.

12 Jul 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4143

The Delhi High Court upheld the invalidity of mutation entries conferring exclusive ownership without proper legal proof, declaring the sale of ancestral property illegal and affirming the rightful heirs' title and possession.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant mutation leasehold rights no objection affidavit title in immovable property

Sunita Trehan & Anr. v. Visharat & Ors.

12 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4129

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' application to release compensation fixed deposits in stages for reconstruction despite absence of sanctioned building plans due to unauthorized colony status.

civil appeal_allowed Significant fixed deposit receipt compensation award unauthorized colony sanctioned building plan

National Insurance Co Ltd. v. Alka Sharma & Ors.

12 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4130

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded to the injured for permanent disability and loss of income in a motor accident claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation loss of income functional disability

Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Chaman Goyal & Ors.

12 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4133

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding the insurance policy genuine and upholding the compensation awarded to the injured motorcyclist in a vehicular accident.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Insurance Policy authenticity Liability of insurer Negligence of insured owner

Cholamandalam MS General Ins. Co. Ltd. v. Ram Kishan & Ors.

12 Jul 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4131

The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by reassessing functional disability, reducing future prospects addition to 40%, and directing future medical expenses to be paid directly to the hospital.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim functional disability future prospects future medical expenses

Finest Promoters Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

12 Jul 2018 · S. Ravindra Bhat; A. K. Chawla · 2018:DHC:4132-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed the withdrawal of approval under the Industrial Park Scheme and Section 80IA, holding that the petitioner was not given a fair hearing and that delay within the grace period and reduction in constructed area without statutory minimum do not justify withdrawal.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Industrial Park Scheme 2002 Section 80IA Income Tax Act withdrawal of approval constructed area

Satish Kumar v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi

12 Jul 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:4128

The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for conspiracy and robbery but upheld his conviction for possession of stolen property under Section 411 IPC based on recovery and identification of stolen goods.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 120B IPC Section 392 IPC Section 411 IPC conspiracy

Pawan Mehta v. Sunil Malik & Anr.

12 Jul 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:4127

The Delhi High Court restored a complaint dismissed for non-prosecution due to bona fide non-appearance, allowing the petitioner to lead pre-charge evidence upon payment of costs.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant non-prosecution pre-charge evidence restoration of complaint sufficient cause

IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.

12 Jul 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:4124

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the employer responsible for delay in contract completion where extension of time was granted without liquidated damages, affirming that courts will not interfere with factual findings of arbitrators absent perversity.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Extension of time Liquidated damages

M/S Simplex Infrastructures Ltd v. Chandan Kumar & Anr

12 Jul 2018 · J.R. Midha · 2018:DHC:4125

The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of a penalty on the principal employer under the Employees Compensation Act for failure to provide timely assistance to an injured subcontractor employee.

labor appeal_dismissed Significant Employees Compensation Act Section 4A(3)(b) penalty workplace accident

Rajesh Kumar v. State

12 Jul 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:4126-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on reliable dying declarations and corroborative evidence despite the victim's severe burn injuries and procedural challenges in recording the statements.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dying declaration fit state of mind burn injuries Section 302 IPC

DDA v. Bansal Traders

12 Jul 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2018:DHC:4123

The Delhi High Court dismissed DDA's petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, 1996, rejecting condonation of delay due to inadequate notice and non-bonafide pendency of a prior petition under the Arbitration Act, 1940.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Limitation Act, 1963 condonation of delay

Surinder Kumar v. State

12 Jul 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:4122-DB

The Delhi High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder where the accused did not share the intention to kill and the killing occurred in the heat of passion.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 304 Part I IPC common intention culpable homicide

Suraj Bhan & Ors. v. State & Ors.

12 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4121

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

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement between parties cross-FIR Section 323 IPC

Suraj Bhan & Ors. v. State & Ors.

12 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4120

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a neighborly quarrel after the parties amicably settled their dispute and undertook to maintain peace.

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

Rahul & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

12 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4119

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their disputes and obtained a mutual divorce, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute mutual divorce settlement

Manish & Ors. v. State & Anr.

12 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4118

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 appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement agreement

Mohd. Arif v. State & Anr

12 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4115

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC read with the Dowry Prohibition Act based on a bona fide settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing restoration of peace and ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Dowry Prohibition Act matrimonial dispute

Haresh v. State

12 Jul 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4116

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a theft case after credible CCTV evidence showed he was not present at the crime scene.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 379 IPC theft CCTV footage