Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
MAGMA HDI GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SHIV KUMAR @ SHIV SINGH
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, setting aside a compensation award due to lack of jurisdiction and insufficient evidence linking the claimant's injury to the motor accident and employment.
Raj Kamal Misra v. Anil Khanna
The Delhi High Court held that a suit based on a loan evidenced by post-dated cheques and subsequent email admissions is not barred by limitation, setting aside the trial court's rejection of the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Delhi Development Authority v. Ram Gopal Sahni
The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's appeal and directed it to allot an alternate shop to the plaintiff, emphasizing the authority's obligation to comply with court orders and not arbitrarily deny rights arising from demolition during the Emergency.
Kaushlya Madan & Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that the DDA's cancellation of flat allotment was illegal due to improper communication and failure to update address records, granting specific performance to the legal heirs upon payment.
Arun Kumar Sharma v. Santosh Shukla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that partition of a dwelling house is barred under Section 23 of the Hindu Succession Act during the lifetime of the sole male heir, setting aside the trial court's preliminary decree for partition.
Ram Rati Devi v. Radhey Shyam
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree granting possession, injunction, and declaration of ownership to the Plaintiff based on registered title documents and rejected the Defendant's contradictory claims.
Rohit Rajpal & Anr. v. Ankita Suri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking rectification of a registered sale deed as a mortgage deed, holding the sale deed valid, the suit barred by limitation, and the Plaintiffs estopped by prior proceedings.
Nitin Sabharwal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case due to serious allegations, medical evidence, and risk of witness tampering at the initial trial stage.
Charu Chawla v. R K Anand and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that interlocutory orders issuing notice under Section 12 of the D.V. Act are not appealable under Section 29 and appellate courts must not decide merits in appeal without trial court findings, remanding the matter for trial.
Iqra and Ors. v. C B S E and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that CBSE must correct spelling errors in certificates even if originating from school records, distinguishing such corrections from name changes under Rule 69.1(ii) of CBSE Examination Bye-laws.
M/S ICICI BANK LIMITED v. NIHARIKA CHHABRA
The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's appeal in a loan recovery suit, holding that certified electronic evidence and original loan documents suffice even if the original loan recall notice is not filed, rejecting the Trial Court's over-technical dismissal.
M/S ICICI BANK LIMITED v. VIJAY LAXMI JOSHI
The Delhi High Court allowed the bank's appeal in a loan recovery suit, holding that certified electronic evidence and original loan documents suffice to prove default even without the original loan recall notice.
M/S ICICI BANK LIMITED v. SHYAM SUNDER SHARMA
The Delhi High Court allowed ICICI Bank's appeal in a loan recovery suit, holding that certified electronic evidence is admissible and dismissal on technical grounds like non-production of original loan recall notice is unsustainable.
Uttar Pradesh Financial Corporation v. Official Liquidator & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed UPFC's appeal, holding that a secured creditor who consents to sale terms in liquidation cannot dispute payment of dues to the superior lessor, affirming Noida Authority's priority over sale proceeds.
Naveen Gupta v. Registrar, Co-operative Societies Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to provide a speaking response to the petitioner's application seeking appellate authority details and documents to enable filing of an appeal against a departmental penalty order.
MD ASIF EQUBAL v. JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
The Delhi High Court directed the Jawahar Lal Nehru University to consider the petitioner's fresh representation for service regularization and salary arrears within a stipulated time while maintaining status quo on his service and salary.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. NARESH KUMAR
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by applying correct minimum wages, future prospects, personal expense deductions, and multiplier, while adjusting non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court guidelines.
Vikram Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the appellate authority to decide the petitioner’s pending statutory appeal against removal from service by a speaking order within six weeks to prevent undue delay.
Satyawati @ Satwanti v. Ministry of Child & Development
The Delhi High Court held that while temporary service can be terminated without reasons, a stigmatic termination order requires an opportunity to represent and a reasoned response, directing the respondents to reconsider the petitioner’s termination accordingly.
Sh. Mohd. Suhaib v. TRIFED & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's fresh representation and conclude the pending departmental disciplinary proceedings within a specified timeframe.