Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Arvind Bhardwaj v. Sana Realtors Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration clause ceases to operate when the original contract is discharged and replaced by a subsequent sale deed settling the dispute, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator.
Pradeep Kumar Agrawal & Ors. v. Mahipal Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for non-pecuniary damages and increased interest rate in a motor accident claim, modifying the tribunal's award accordingly.
Poonam & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused in an acid attack case arising from a family dispute, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary despite specific allegations.
Harinder Singh Gujral v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail and permitted the petitioner to travel abroad, holding that unsubstantiated allegations and cooperation with investigation justify bail and travel despite pending criminal and civil proceedings.
Gillette India Limited v. Reckitt Benckiser (India) Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief restraining use of the plaintiff's distinctive razor color in a disparaging advertisement while emphasizing that false or unsubstantiated comparative claims require independent evidence.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Satya Narain Sharma and Ors.
The insurer is entitled to avoid liability and recover compensation paid when the driver held a fake driving license and the insured fails to prove its genuineness or lack of knowledge thereof.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Santosh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the tribunal's award holding the insurer liable as the insurance policy was valid on the date of the accident.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RAVI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal for recovery against the owner and driver due to the driver's invalid license and remitted the matter for reconsideration by the tribunal.
Devinder Singh v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim to include loss of income during treatment, future loss due to permanent disability, medical expenses, and loss of amenities of life, correcting the tribunal's inadequate award.
Rekha v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of Rekha and Sheetal for forcing a minor into prostitution, affirming the presumption under Section 6(2A) of the ITP Act and rejecting claims of consent and procedural irregularities.
P.K. Wadhwa v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation against his transfer and restrained coercive action until a reasoned decision is communicated.
Kuruvila Kuriakose v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a senior citizen's petition directing issuance of a No Objection Certificate for transferring registration of a vehicle over 15 years old to Kerala, permitting fitness testing locally and accepting an undertaking not to ply the vehicle in Delhi.
Meera Mishra v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing issuance of NOC for out-of-state vehicle registration upon fitness certification, subject to the vehicle not being used in the National Capital Region.
Shyam Pal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to treat the writ petitions as parole representations and decide them expeditiously within ten working days, reserving liberty to the petitioner to seek further relief if needed.
MAXFORT SCHOOL PARWANA ROAD PITAMPURA v. DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions as infructuous after the respondent withdrew the challenged administrative order during proceedings.
Manish v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
Acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse if compensation is not paid within five years as per Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, and such proceedings were declared lapsed in respect of the petitioner's land.
M/S Core Fiscal Services Pvt Ltd v. NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving private offences based on an amicable settlement between parties, subject to compensation to victims.
Union of India v. M/S. Ved Prakash Arora & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal against an arbitral award as barred by limitation and directed an inquiry into the officials' delay in prosecuting the appeal.
Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for violent attack in Tis Hazari lockup but acquitted five others due to lack of specific evidence and unreliable identifications.
Sunil Bihari v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of four appellants for violent unlawful assembly in a police lockup while acquitting others due to lack of specific evidence and unreliable witness testimony.