Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Manish Kumar; Rosy Dhawan v. Bureau of Indian Standards & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of challenged transfer orders with an opportunity of hearing and maintained status quo pending outcome.
Manish Kumar; Rosy Dhawan v. Bureau of Indian Standards & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of challenged transfer orders with opportunity of hearing and maintained status quo pending outcome.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed insurer's appeal granting recovery rights against the owner and driver for driving without a valid licence, reversing the tribunal's denial of such rights.
The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Hari Kishan @ Bunty & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave petition challenging the acquittal of accused in a rape and forced prostitution case, holding that the prosecutrix's testimony was not sufficiently corroborated to uphold conviction.
Innovative Textiles Pvt. Ltd & Anr. v. Hem Chand Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Rule 4 of Order XXXVII CPC does not apply to set aside decrees passed after leave to defend is granted and the suit proceeds as an ordinary suit, dismissing the defendants' application to set aside such decree.
BHARTI AXA GEN INS CO LTD. v. FAREEDA & ORS
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim by reducing compensation due to 40% contributory negligence and adjusting future prospects and loss of consortium awards.
Renu Khanna & Ors v. Joginder Pal Madan & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced the motor accident compensation by correctly computing the deceased's income with future prospects and income tax deduction, reimbursed medical expenses, and reduced the interest rate to 9% per annum.
Murari Lal Sharma and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner whose dismissal by Summary Court Martial was converted to discharge is not barred from approaching the Armed Forces Tribunal, and dismissed the writ petition as not maintainable.
TV18 Home Shopping Network Limited v. M/S Indiaontime Express Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's suit for recovery of outstanding COD payments and interest by passing an ex parte decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC against defendants who failed to file a written statement or rebut the claims.
Kusum Lata v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition alleging fake age proof by DTC employees, noting that the corporation had initiated an inquiry and would take lawful action accordingly.
Shubham Chawla v. The State
Anticipatory bail was refused to the petitioner accused of serious offences under Sections 354 and others IPC, as granting bail would impede investigation and prejudice justice.
S.L. Thakural v. Delhi Consumer Cooperative Wholesale
The Delhi High Court held that claims for promotion and consequential benefits beyond reinstatement with full back wages must be pursued under the Industrial Disputes Act and cannot be granted in writ proceedings.
Anil Kumar Rathore & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking ante-dated promotion and seniority based on dispensation of minimum qualifying marks in the LDCE-2007 due to delay, laches, and absence of records.
Travellers Exchange Corporation Limited & Ors. v. Celebrities Management Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiffs to amend the plaint to elaborate territorial jurisdiction and deferred the defendant's jurisdictional challenge for consideration by the Roster Bench.
Vikas Lohia v. Beena Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's right to recover compensation from the vehicle owner for operating the bus without a valid permit, dismissing the owner's appeal against the Tribunal's grant of recovery rights.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Mamta Bhasin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's finding of negligence and insurer's liability in a fatal motor accident, applying the principle of res ipsa loquitur.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Amarjeet Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation award in a motor accident claim by recalculating disability and future prospects, and remanded the insurer's breach of policy plea for fresh adjudication.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Naresh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal granting recovery rights against the owner and driver after holding that the driver did not possess a valid driving licence at the time of the accident.
Lalit Mohan Madhan & Ors. v. Reliance Capital Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that SARFAESI Act proceedings and arbitration proceedings are complementary and can be pursued concurrently, dismissing the petition seeking to stay SARFAESI action during arbitration challenge.
Siesta Hospitality Services Ltd. v. SpiceJet Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for ignoring vital contractual documents, holding that patent illegality under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act justifies interference when the arbitrator fails to consider material evidence governing the dispute.