Delhi High Court
72,805 judgments
Rakesh Dagar v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the denial of appointment to a candidate with pending criminal cases, holding that disposal of such cases after delay does not automatically entitle appointment without establishing triviality of offences.
Pradeep Singh & Anr v. State of (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Prem Mehta v. Raj Kumar Mehta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered Will and confirmed partition of property as per the Will, holding that probate is not required and possession claim is inherent in partition relief.
Jagdish Bhalla v. National Small Industries Corpn Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal permitting him to lead evidence to prove he was not a partner of the defendant firm despite a joint written statement filed without his knowledge, setting aside earlier dismissal orders.
Vinod Kumar Abbey v. M/S Mountain Fall India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a suit under Order XXXVII CPC based on fixed monthly remuneration in a written agreement is maintainable and directed fresh consideration of leave to defend application, setting aside the dismissal of the suit.
Jai Narayan Gupta & Ors. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
M/S TRINITY GLOBAL ENTERPRISES LTD & ORS v. VIVEK CHAUDHARY & ORS
The Delhi High Court set aside a compromise order that improperly conferred rights and liabilities on non-parties, emphasizing that no relief can be granted against parties not impleaded and that courts must ensure compromises do not adversely affect third parties.
M/S ROTHENBERGER INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S RAMSAGAR CONSTRUCTIONS & ANR
The court set aside improperly settled issues due to failure to amend the plaint reflecting a subsequent agreement, directing fresh pleadings and trial to ensure justice.
A Ramasamy v. Delhi Tamil Education Association
The Delhi High Court held that suits valued up to Rs. 1 crore must be transferred to subordinate courts despite reserved interlocutory judgments, as only reserved final judgments exempt suits from transfer under the Delhi High Court (Amendment) Act, 2015 and related Office Order.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Manoj @ Munna
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order granting probation to a Section 307 IPC convict, holding that offences punishable with life imprisonment are excluded from probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, but modified the sentence considering amicable settlement and social factors.
Rati Ram v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that BSF must explore sedentary postings or voluntary retirement before medically discharging a long-serving injured personnel, directing reinstatement and protection of service benefits.
D.P. Mulchandani v. FCI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a direct recruit's promotion and seniority in FCI, affirming the employer's power to relax experience requirements and dismissing the appellant's delayed challenge.
Dikshit Bhasin & Anr. v. Leelawati Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's finding that the minor car driver alone was liable for a fatal accident caused by rash driving, dismissing claims of contributory negligence against the bus driver.
Saleem Qureshi v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a commercial dispute under Sections 406 and 420 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sukhbir Singh Randhawa v. National Insurance Company
The Delhi High Court remitted the issue of the genuineness of the driver's license to the tribunal for inquiry before enforcing insurer's recovery rights, allowing the appeal against dismissal of the application under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MUKESH KUMAR & ORS
The court held that a driver carrying hazardous goods must have a valid license endorsement, and breach of this condition entitles the insurer to recover compensation from the vehicle owner.
Sonu Gautam & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Premanand v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ petition seeking ACP benefits as withdrawn, granting liberty to file a fresh petition with an explanation for the delay since 2006.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Roy Gita & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be added to loss of dependency where the deceased was self-employed or on fixed salary without evidence of income increase, recalculating compensation accordingly and enhancing non-pecuniary damages and interest.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Parkash Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that claimants must prove negligence under Section 166 MV Act and criminal case records alone are insufficient, remanding the matter for further evidence.