Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Sukh Shyam & Ors.
Delhi High Court modified compensation in a motor accident claim by excluding future prospects from income calculation and increasing interest, while upholding negligence and entitlement to damages.
Kishan Lal v. Kaushalya Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing amendment of an eviction petition before leave to defend was granted, dismissing the tenant's challenge as misconceived.
Manas Mandir v. Lajwanti
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of an eviction petition under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC to correct procedural defects in signing before trial commencement, holding such amendments do not change the case's nature and must be liberally permitted.
Jagdish Singh v. Rajesh Kalia
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of criminal leave petitions following an amicable settlement reached through mediation and dismissed the petitions as withdrawn.
Janki v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that an accused’s right to compulsory bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. accrues upon expiry of the statutory period and is not extinguished by subsequent filing of the charge sheet, allowing bail to the petitioner despite delayed charge sheet submission.
Sunil @ Gyaneshwar v. State (Not of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a robbery and assault case, holding that the nature of accusations and medical evidence did not justify bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C.
BHUSHAN@LAMBU v. STATE
The High Court dismissed as withdrawn the bail applications of accused involved in multiple cases after petitioners chose not to pursue bail.
Dilshad v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
Bail was denied to the accused involved in a daylight robbery with strong victim identification and multiple similar offenses, underscoring that serious charges with credible evidence warrant continued judicial custody.
Manpreet @ Anshu v. The Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226 of the Constitution.
Roshan Lal & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement, mutual consent divorce, and withdrawal of complaints, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Virender Kumar @ Mintu v. State
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict for repairing his family house and reestablishing social ties, emphasizing the entitlement of long-term convicts to parole subject to conditions and verification.
Archana Agarwal v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that eligibility for TGT appointment requires studying the subject as core/elective in all parts/years taught, not necessarily with 100 marks each year, allowing the petitioner’s appointment claim.
Rajeev Bhatnagar v. Jaswant Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of an appeal against a motor accident compensation award to enable reopening of inquiry and adjudication of a pending application to set aside an ex parte order.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Ram Jatan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability under a third-party insurance policy on grounds of vehicle leasing or driver license issues when the owner retains control under a radio-taxi scheme.
Delhi Transco Ltd v. Mohit Singh Jadhav
The Delhi High Court held that a 100% government-owned statutory authority can appoint its own Estate Officer for eviction proceedings under the PP Act, rendering the notification appointing SDMs inapplicable and restoring the eviction order against an unauthorized occupant.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Ram Jatan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability under a third-party insurance policy due to leasing arrangements or driver employment status, provided the driver held a valid license and no fundamental breach of policy terms occurred.
Tata Teleservices Limited v. Central Board of Direct Taxes & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the CBDT instruction denying tax refunds post-scrutiny notice, holding that discretion to process returns lies with the Assessing Officer under Section 143(1D) of the Income Tax Act.
QUIPPO OIL AND GAS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED v. OIL & NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that a 100% ownership condition for subsidiary bidders in tenders is ancillary and can be waived, and selective enforcement of such a condition is arbitrary and violative of fairness under Article 14.
QUIPPO OIL AND GAS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED v. OIL & NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the 100% shareholding condition for subsidiary bidders in ONGC tenders is ancillary, not essential, and its selective enforcement is arbitrary, thus prohibiting rejection of the petitioner's bid on this ground.
M/S SECURITY SHOPPE (INDIA) PVT LTD v. THD DIRECTOR GENERAL, CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
The Delhi High Court held that a lab test report must come from a laboratory accredited in the relevant discipline to satisfy tender requirements, rendering a bid non-compliant if the accreditation is unrelated.