Delhi High Court
62,488 judgments
Raj Kumari and Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal for statutory compensation due to lack of proof of valid ticket and untoward incident, and directed initiation of criminal proceedings for fraudulent claim.
Ram Pyari v. The Branch Manager LIC
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a suit for recovery under an insurance policy is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years from the date of denial of the claim under Article 44 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
Newgen Specialty Plastic Ltd. v. Intec Capital Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of objections to an ex-parte arbitral award for recovery of loan dues, holding that courts cannot reappraise evidence or entertain new pleas not raised during arbitration.
Milind S. Nagarkar v. Mother Son Sumi Systems Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of an appeal concerning rectification of the share register by approving a settlement for transfer of shares without deciding the substantive legal issues under the Companies Act, 1956.
Arjun v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 304 IPC, ruling the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation, and dismissed the State's appeal for murder conviction and sentence enhancement.
Vinod Malik & Ors. v. Delhi Energy Development Agency & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding dismissal orders against employees found guilty in departmental enquiries for involvement in bogus driving licenses and held that writ courts should not interfere with departmental findings unless perverse or procedurally flawed.
PREXMA LTD v. SANJAY SONI
The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from an MOU between the parties.
M.D.FROZEN FOODS EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED & OTHERS v. HERO FINCORP LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that banks can simultaneously pursue arbitration and SARFAESI Act proceedings for enforcement of security interest without withdrawing either remedy.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Prem Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the MACT award holding the insurer liable for compensation due to rash and negligent driving causing death in a motor accident.
Rajesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a CRPF constable cannot be denied promotion due to absence of an ACR caused by administrative lapses and directed his promotion with seniority and arrears.
Rajiv Sud v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to pay compensation within five years under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act results in lapse of acquisition, declaring the petitioner’s land acquisition null and void.
Vimnesh Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that marital status alone cannot disqualify a son from compassionate appointment eligibility, setting aside rejection based solely on the petitioner’s marriage.
Raj Pal v. The Delhi State Cooperative Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte arbitration award and tribunal order due to disputed service of notices, directing a fresh arbitration to ensure all parties are heard.
Arvind Kumar v. Sonbiri & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's family law appeal for default and non-prosecution due to failure to comply with maintenance payment orders and non-appearance.
Attar Singh & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken or compensation not paid within five years of the award, notwithstanding interim court orders.
Attar Singh & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the old Land Acquisition Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken or compensation not paid within five years of the award, even when interim court orders are in place.
Nandan Chopra v. State and Ors
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly registered Will and letters of administration to the petitioner Executor in an uncontested probate petition.
The Union of India v. Rajeev Kishore Bhatnagar
The Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's order granting notional promotion to the respondent as Additional Member (Electrical) for non-fulfillment of mandatory eligibility criteria, emphasizing strict adherence to promotion rules and limiting Tribunal's jurisdiction.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Jai Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that mesne profits are payable only from the date the eviction order becomes executable post-stay, and execution beyond the tenancy premises defined in the eviction order is impermissible.
Subhash Chand & Ors. v. Rattan Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed statutory no-fault compensation under Section 92-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 for a 1987 accident, holding insurer liable initially but entitled to recover from the owner due to breach of insurance terms.