Delhi High Court
72,805 judgments
Rohtash Yadav v. Punjab and Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court held that a third party purchaser who deposits money with a secured creditor for a mortgaged property sale is entitled to refund if the sale fails, and the creditor cannot appropriate such funds towards the borrower's dues.
Padma Verma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking compensation for injuries from a bull attack, holding that compensation claims involving disputed facts and negligence must be pursued through civil suits, not writ jurisdiction.
Milan Gupta v. State Election Commission & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that only political parties recognized by the Election Commission of India are entitled to reserved election symbols for MCD elections, and independent candidates have no statutory right to retain symbols or pre-allotment, dismissing the petitioner's claims.
Chambal Energy (Orissa) Limited v. Chambal Energy (Chattisgarh) Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation between Chambal Energy transferor companies and Chambal Infrastructures Ventures Limited under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, allowing dissolution of transferor companies without winding up.
Felix Software Solutions Private Limited v. Empower Research Knowledge Services Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after requisite approvals and no objections from statutory authorities.
R.C. Sood & Co. Private Limited v. J.R. Sood & Co. Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a demerger and merger scheme under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after approval by shareholders and creditors and absence of objections from statutory authorities.
Ashish Yadav & Anr v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a private property dispute after the parties amicably settled the matter through a memorandum of understanding.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Veena Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that insurance companies cannot deny liability when a learner license holder drives accompanied by a valid license holder, and corrected the compensation calculation by increasing deductions and disallowing future prospects.
Gopal Krishan Sharma v. The Commissioner (EDMC) & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that under the RTI Act, 2005, applicants are entitled to certified copies of documents in the form of photocopies bearing the official RTI stamp, subject to payment of prescribed fees.
M/S SIDHA NEELKANTH PAPER INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. ANDHRA BANK & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed two writ petitions with liberty to file fresh petitions due to irrelevant pleadings, extending interim stay to enable refiling.
Mam Chand Goel v. Canara Bank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an administratively accepted One Time Settlement by Canara Bank is binding despite delayed formal communication, rendering related writ petitions infructuous upon compliance.
Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed in default at the stage of final arguments if the complainant's presence is not required, and restored the dismissed complaints for merits-based disposal.
Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed in default at final arguments stage without adjudicating on merits and restored the complaints for expeditious disposal.
Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed in default at final arguments without adjudicating on merits, setting aside dismissal orders and restoring the cases for expeditious trial.
Raj Kishore Sharma v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act cannot be dismissed in default at final arguments if the complainant's presence is not required, and restored the dismissed complaints for disposal on merits.
UP State Road Transport Corp. v. Shakuntla Gautam
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim award against UPSRTC, enhanced non-pecuniary damages, and clarified principles for assessing future prospects and contributory negligence in compensation claims.
M/S TEXMACO INFRASTRUCTURE & HOLDING LTD v. CH RAM SWAROOP WRESTLING CLUB
The Delhi High Court held that disputed questions of fact regarding property identity and title preclude summary dismissal under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, requiring trial to resolve ownership and possession issues.
Eliamma Sebastian v. Ministry of Home Affairs and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Cooperative Societies are not public authorities under the RTI Act and information must be accessed by members through Section 139 of the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies.
Binu Chaudhary v. Lt. Governor of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that possession of a B.Ed degree is an essential qualification for Vice-Principal posts in recognized private aided schools and that relaxation without prior Director approval is invalid, dismissing the appellant's appeal against refusal of appointment.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Power Limited v. Rosy Jain and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that successor electricity distribution companies are liable to pay terminal benefits on voluntary retirement under Rule 48A, not the Pension Trust, overruling earlier judgments to the contrary.