Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Manju & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding that mere allegations of commercial use without credible evidence do not absolve the insurer from liability to pay compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
DCM Shriram Industries Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the extended limitation period under Section 11A(1) of the Central Excise Act cannot be invoked without deliberate suppression or wilful misstatement, setting aside excise duty demands and penalty on Benzyl Cyanide for the extended period as barred by limitation.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Naveen Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the eligibility of candidates for TGT appointment who studied English as an elective/core subject as per University curriculum, rejecting the petitioner’s requirement of study in all three years.
Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment to protect the lender's security interest after the borrower defaulted and failed to cooperate with joint receivership arrangements.
Ombir v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner charged under Section 307 IPC on parity with co-accused, as the complainant could not specifically identify him as the assailant and the charge sheet was filed with material witnesses examined.
Delhi Development Authority v. Chetan Swaroop & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of displaced persons to alternative plots based on possession rather than registered title, dismissing DDA's appeal against allotment directed by lower courts.
Ravinder Nath Chopra v. Anil Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a non-party's appeal against a consent decree, holding that such a party must seek relief via separate proceedings and penalized all parties for abusing court process and violating interim orders.
Rajiv Khanna v. M/S Sunrise Freight Forwarders Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the dismissal of a suit for unpaid wages as barred by limitation, holding that the alleged acknowledgment did not extend limitation and that exemption from limitation must be specifically pleaded.
M/S RENU CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD. v. JOINT DIRECTOR, ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE, LUCKNOW
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to file a fresh stay application and ordered the status quo to continue pending its disposal, vacating the earlier vacation of the status quo order caused by procedural errors.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Rahul
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest awarded to a permanently disabled motor accident victim, granting separate damages for disfigurement and loss of marriage prospects, while upholding the insurer's liability.
Vasan Health Care Pvt Ltd v. GE Capital Services India
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a sole receiver over hypothecated medical equipment due to borrower default and non-cooperation, dismissing the borrower's appeals and emphasizing protection of secured creditor's rights.
Rajesh Shah v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 9 of the POCSO Act for committing an indecent act on an infant based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence.
Meenu Tomar v. The Registrar, Cooperative Societies
The Delhi High Court held that non-loanee members of a cooperative housing society cannot be held liable for loan dues of other members, quashing execution proceedings and attachment orders against them for lack of legal basis.
DELHI COOPERATIVE GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY LTD. v. ASHOK SINGH & ORS
Judgment reserved and delivered by Delhi High Court in a writ petition filed by Delhi Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd. against Ashok Singh and others concerning society-related disputes.
M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA v. M/S ORIENTAL PATHWAYS (NAGPUR) PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation for delay in environmental clearances by NHAI, rejecting its challenge that extension of concession period was impermissible under the contract.
Arun @ Bhoot v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld robbery convictions of four accused, set aside Arms Act conviction due to lack of sanction, and modified sentences considering time served and weapon use.
Arun @ Bhoot v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld robbery convictions of four accused, set aside Arms Act conviction for lack of sanction, and modified sentences considering time served.
Arun @ Bhoot v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld robbery convictions, set aside Arms Act conviction due to lack of sanction, and modified sentences considering the weapon used and time served.
Neetu v. Department of Financial Services
Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of appointment for lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing the doctrine of forum conveniens and the necessity of impleading all proper parties.
Mohit Mahajan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual employee is not entitled to protection against termination under the Persons with Disabilities Act when the employer is not an establishment under the Act, and refused interim relief restraining termination pending statutory complaint.