Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Krishan Sharma v. Raj Rani Bhardwaj
The High Court held that under Section 3 of the Partition Act, the court must ascertain the market value and consider a co-sharer's offer to purchase shares before ordering auction in a partition suit.
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Pritam Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by applying a 40% future prospects addition, multiplier based on deceased's age, enhanced interest rate to 9%, and increased non-pecuniary damages.
Anand Metfast Pvt. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for voluntary winding up of Anand Metfast Pvt. Ltd. after finding full compliance with the Companies Act, 1956 and directed its dissolution from the petition filing date.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Mohd. Aslam Ali & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing compensation based on certified disability and applying future prospects, while enhancing amounts for pain and suffering in a motor accident claim.
M/S RSPL LIMITED v. M/S S K ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendant for infringing the plaintiff's registered trademark 'GHARI' and associated trade dress by using a deceptively similar mark 'DHARI', constituting trademark and copyright infringement as well as passing off.
M/S Bhayana Builders Pvt Ltd v. Kamal Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of the plaint in a suit for specific performance to include a claim for damages as an alternative relief, holding such amendment permissible despite limitation bar.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-1 v. Manoj Hora
The High Court of Delhi dismissed the appeals filed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax against Manoj Hora and connected matters in income tax proceedings.
Indu Singh and Anr. v. Prem Chaudhary and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an order for sale in a partition suit is a final decree requiring stamp duty payment before execution, overruling prior Division Bench views that sale steps precede the final decree.
Renu Soni v. State Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT's order allowing the bank to take possession and sell the guarantor's mortgaged property without waiting for sale of the principal borrower's other assets, affirming the co-extensive liability of guarantors under the SARFAESI Act.
Prem Raj v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, declaring the petitioner's acquisition proceedings lapsed due to non-payment.
Lile Ram v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid to the landowner nor deposited in court, and declared the petitioner's land acquisition proceedings lapsed accordingly.
Manjit Singh Butalia v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that it cannot direct the Union of India to enact legislation under the Genocide Convention and disposed of the writ petition by treating it as a representation to the respondent.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ramesh Kumar & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award against the insurer, directing a 40% statutory deposit pending appeal and ensuring timely payment to the injured claimant.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Tarun Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal for non-appearance, forfeited the statutory deposit as costs, and ordered release of the balance compensation to the claimant with directions to the insurer to satisfy the remaining award.
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Pritam Singh
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by applying the multiplier based on the deceased's age, restricting future prospects to 40%, enhancing interest to 9%, and increasing non-pecuniary damages.
Naresh Jain v. The Competent Authority, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
The Delhi High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order granting permission to initiate eviction proceedings under the Slum Act, holding that ownership disputes are irrelevant to such permission and that the tenant's means to afford alternate accommodation is the key consideration.
Vimla Devi v. Harish Babu
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding future prospects, increasing interest rate, and awarding additional non-pecuniary damages following the Supreme Court's Pranay Sethi ruling.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Suman Lata & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence liability on the insurer under res ipsa loquitur and enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim following Supreme Court guidelines on future prospects and damages.
M/S. GKN Driveline India Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that a payment made as part of a business acquisition covering non-compete and other obligations is capital expenditure when it confers an enduring benefit, dismissing the appellant's claim for revenue expenditure deduction.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) – 1 v. Aditya Khanna
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against the ITAT order rejecting reassessment additions under Section 68, holding that reopening on the same facts without new material is impermissible.