Delhi High Court

71,423 judgments

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HERO ECO TECH LTD & ORS. v. HERO CYCLES LTD. & ANR.

06 May 2016 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2016:DHC:3568

The Delhi High Court refused to grant interim injunction restraining use of the 'HERO' trademark outside specified territories pending arbitration, allowing limited participation in the China fair with disclaimers.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Family Settlement Agreement Business Realignment Agreement

M/S. S.K. Metal & Co. v. Commissioner of Customs

06 May 2016 · S. Muralidhar; Vibhu Bakhru · 2016:DHC:3570-DB

The Delhi High Court held that importers remain liable to pay demurrage and related charges despite ultimate validation of detained goods, and Customs authorities cannot compel carriers to waive such charges absent mala fide conduct.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant demurrage charges customs detention importer liability waiver of demurrage

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Bimla Goyal

06 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3614

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, upholding the use of Income Tax Return for income proof and a one-fourth deduction for personal expenses.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation Income Tax Return personal expenses deduction

Indraj Singh v. Oriental Insurance Company & Ors.

06 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3617

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside insurer’s recovery rights against the vehicle owner, holding that due diligence in verifying the driver’s valid license negates breach of insurance policy terms.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach driving license validity due diligence

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Kishan Chand and Ors.

06 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3616

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal denying liability on the ground of invalid driving license, holding that absence of conclusive proof of invalidity and lack of specific policy stipulation preclude denial of compensation.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach valid driving license burden of proof

Future Generali India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Babu Lal and Ors.

06 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3615

The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's actual age, modifying the tribunal's award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency multiplier Sarla Verma

Sant Kumar Bhardwaj & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

06 May 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:3581

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC upon amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sumit Kumar v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

06 May 2016 · Manmohan · 2016:DHC:3579

The Delhi High Court held that a student who fails to withdraw admission in the prescribed manner and time is not entitled to a fee refund if the seat remains vacant after the second counselling.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant withdrawal of admission refund of fees UGC guidelines second counselling

Vinod Kapoor & Ors. v. State & Anr.

06 May 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:3580

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a mutual settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial dispute

Sagar Gambhir v. Shri Sukhdev Singh Gambhir and Anr.

06 May 2016 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2016:DHC:3577

The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for partition of alleged HUF properties due to failure to plead and prove the existence of an HUF and its properties in compliance with legal requirements post-Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Hindu Undivided Family HUF properties Hindu Succession Act 1956 Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 1988

Jitender Singh Sherawat & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

06 May 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:3578

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing prevention of abuse of process and securing ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial disputes Section 498-A IPC

Kuldeep @ Deepak & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

06 May 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:3582

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable dowry-related FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice in matrimonial disputes.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Dowry Prohibition Act matrimonial dispute

Ramandeep Singh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

06 May 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:3583

The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a mutual settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR Section 498-A IPC matrimonial disputes

Anita @ Ruby v. State NCT of Delhi

06 May 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:3613

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 21(c) NDPS Act for possession of heroin, ruling that minor procedural lapses and delay in sending samples to FSL do not vitiate the prosecution case if the chain of custody is intact and no tampering is shown.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 21(c) heroin possession delay in sending samples

K.S. Bist v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr

06 May 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:3586-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the claim for pay revision and arrears was barred by limitation under Section 21 of the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985, regardless of the merits.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant limitation Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 pay revision arrears

P. C. Meena v. North DMC and Ors.

06 May 2016 · Sanjiv Khanna; Najmi Waziri · 2016:DHC:3584-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a contempt petition, holding that subsequent directions modified earlier orders and repetitive contempt petitions are not maintainable.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt petition Departmental Promotion Committee ad hoc promotion Chief Engineer (Civil)

Angoori Devi v. State

06 May 2016 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2016:DHC:3587-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside the murder conviction of the brother-in-law in a dowry death case due to unreliable dying declaration and lack of specific evidence implicating him.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant dying declaration dowry death Section 302 IPC Section 498A IPC

K. Parama Sivan v. Union of India & Anr

06 May 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:3612

The Delhi High Court held that CISF personnel permitted to live outside official accommodation without government quarters are entitled to House Rent Allowance for the relevant period, directing payment with interest if delayed.

administrative petition_allowed Significant House Rent Allowance CISF Rules 2001 official accommodation outdoor residence permission

G. Sreenivasa Rao v. Union of India & Anr

06 May 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:3611

The Delhi High Court directed CISF to pay House Rent Allowance to personnel permitted to live outside official accommodation but not provided government housing, following settled legal precedent upheld by the Supreme Court.

administrative petition_allowed Significant House Rent Allowance CISF Rules 2001 Outdoor residence permission Government accommodation

Alka Sangita Kujur v. Union of India & Anr.

06 May 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:3610

Delhi High Court directs CISF to pay House Rent Allowance to personnel permitted to live outside official accommodation but not provided government housing, following binding precedents affirmed by the Supreme Court.

administrative petition_allowed Significant House Rent Allowance CISF Rules 2001 Outdoor residence permission Government accommodation