Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Jagannath D Parkhi v. Y. Hari Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR and criminal proceedings for cheating and forgery, holding that a prima facie case existed and the arrest was lawful.
Manpreet & Anr v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that an FIR involving rape under Section 376 IPC cannot be quashed on settlement grounds, but quashed proceedings against the co-accused under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and marriage.
Mamta Devi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the recruitment process for Special Educators as the respondents had taken timely and adequate steps to conduct the recruitment.
X v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a sexual offence trial, holding that mere apprehension of unfair trial without substantive proof does not warrant transfer.
Mohd. Fahim v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking FIR registration in a civil tenancy dispute, holding that statutory remedies under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Champa & Ors. v. Shri Ram General Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that labourers traveling as helpers on a garbage vehicle are entitled to compensation as non-gratuitous passengers and adjusted non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Kaushalya Saini v. Management of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Adarsh Vidyalaya and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the managing society of a derecognized school to consider and decide the petitioner’s claim for salary arrears by passing a speaking order, enabling further legal recourse.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd. v. Lalu Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the insurer liable despite the driver's fake license, reduced future prospects addition to 40%, and upheld 100% disability, modifying the compensation accordingly.
Subhash Chaudhary v. Nirmala Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the principal employer is liable to pay compensation under Section 12 of the Employees’ Compensation Act for fatal injuries to a casual worker during residential construction, and imposed penalty despite compensation payment.
Shree Vinayak Iron Works v. Flowmore Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding up petition as the debt claimed was bona fide disputed and the petition was being used as a pressure tactic to enforce payment.
Vinod Kumar & Anr. v. Ajay Kumar Singhal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition against the setting aside of an eviction order, holding that review jurisdiction cannot be used to reappreciate evidence or seek rehearing absent an error apparent on the face of the record.
Somnath Chugh v. Vinod Kumar Chugh & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed revision petitions challenging eviction orders under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that bona fide requirement of the landlord was established and alternative accommodation was unsuitable.
Somnath Chugh v. Vinod Kumar Chugh
The Delhi High Court dismissed revision petitions challenging eviction orders under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the landlords' bona fide need for the premises genuine and alternative accommodations unsuitable.
Sushila Devi @ Meera & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and directed the Railways to pay compensation to the family of a bona fide passenger who died after falling from a crowded train, affirming strict liability under the Railways Act.
Shamsher Bahadur Nagpal LR's v. Sham Arora
The High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court’s rejection of specific performance, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove readiness and willingness to perform the contract as required under Section 16(c) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Kavya Pal Chaudhary v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that admissions under the EWS category for the academic year 2017-18 cannot be granted after 31st December, dismissing the petition while directing unfilled seats to be carried forward to the next year.
Anshu Sachdeva v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC following a settlement between parties, imposing conditions to ensure cooperation with investigation.
Chaman Singh & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector (East) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a landowner whose Section 18 application under the Land Acquisition Act is rejected on grounds of delay is entitled to file a fresh reference under Section 28-A, quashing the dismissal of such an application by the Land Acquisition Collector.
IMV INDIA PVT LTD v. STRIDEWEL INTERNATIONAL
The Delhi High Court held that no valid arbitration agreement existed based on a clause printed on the reverse of invoices referring disputes to a non-existent arbitration institution, and dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.
IMV INDIA PVT LTD v. STRIDEWEL INTERNATIONAL
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause printed unilaterally on the reverse of invoices without clear consent and reference does not constitute a valid arbitration agreement, and dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.