Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Manju Devi Poddar v. Hari Prakash Poddar
The court held that a declaratory counter claim filed by a defendant in possession without seeking consequential relief requires fixed court fee payment and that limitation is a disputed fact to be decided on evidence.
KAY KAY TEXO FAB PVT LTD v. M/S NAVKAR FURNISHING & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as barred by limitation, holding that old age and inadvertent delay by counsel do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
th November, 2016 K.C. RAKESH ..... Petitioner Through Dr. J.C. Vashishta, Advocate alongwith petitioner in person. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s claim for interest on delayed pensionary benefits, holding it barred by res judicata and limitation, and that delay was partly attributable to the petitioner.
Subodh Dass v. Govind & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim to include loss of earning capacity based on 80% disability, cost of artificial limb, and increased interest rate to 9% per annum.
Deepak Kumar Mittal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the freezing of a bank account on police instructions, allowing withdrawal with liberty to seek relief in criminal proceedings.
M/S FRANKE FABER INDIA PVT.LTD. v. COMMISSIONER, TRADE & TAXES, DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment under Section 24 of the DVAT Act without fresh material is invalid and cannot overturn a final classification order under Section 49 of the Delhi Sales Tax Act.
Director General of Works & Ors v. Harvir Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and upheld the respondent's entitlement to retrospective regularization from the date of initial appointment after passing the trade test, in line with similarly placed employees.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Abid Ali & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld compensation with interest awarded to the deceased's dependents, condoning delay due to extreme poverty.
Sanjeet Ram v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Sanjeet Ram for murder under Section 302 IPC based on reliable eyewitness and forensic evidence, dismissing his appeal.
Vinod Malik & Ors. v. Delhi Energy Development Agency & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging dismissal orders of three government employees found guilty in departmental enquiry for involvement in issuing bogus driving licences and irregularities with Polaroid cards.
Som Datt Enterprises Limited v. Vijay Cable Industries & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a judgment-debtor's willful breach of a court-recorded settlement undertaking constitutes civil contempt punishable under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Zahoor Ahmed Akhoon v. Archaeological Survey of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for compassionate appointment on the ground that it lacked territorial jurisdiction since the cause of action arose in Jammu and Kashmir where the petitioner resides and the order would be communicated.
National Highways Authority of India v. Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral interpretation that revised rates apply to entire BOQ quantities once thresholds are met but set aside part of the award on additional costs due to perverse findings rejecting undisputed Engineer reports.
Rajeev Bansal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the freezing of a bank account on police directions, allowing withdrawal with liberty to seek relief in criminal proceedings.
Monika Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. Rati Ram & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an Agreement to Sell without purchaser's signature is enforceable against the seller, appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, and granted interim status quo relief pending arbitration.
Dr. Asha v. University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only the Governing Body of a college has authority to appoint the hostel Warden unless power is delegated, invalidating the petitioner’s appointment by the Principal and Staff Council.
Gurvinder Singh Saini v. Director of Education and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful, non-stigmatic termination of a probationary teacher’s services, rejecting claims of deemed confirmation and malafides.
Manju Barjatya v. Uma Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of Manju Barjatya, set aside the ex parte decree against her under Order XXXVII CPC, and held that liability must be clearly pleaded to pass a decree.
Parveen Kumar v. Har Prakash
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal seeking recovery of an alleged loan amount, holding that only the security deposit was proven and recoverable under the tenancy agreements.
Pradeep & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi
The High Court allowed recall of the Investigating Officer for effective cross-examination, emphasizing the accused's right to a fair trial despite counsel's absence.