Delhi High Court
72,805 judgments
Bushra Salam v. Jamia Millia Islamia and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ seeking extension of Ph.D. tenure, change of supervisor, and fellowship release, holding that courts should not interfere with academic decisions of expert bodies absent statutory violations.
Joginder Kumar Bhasin v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking allotment of an alternative plot due to unreasonable delay and laches, emphasizing that relief under Article 226 is barred if the petitioner fails to act with due diligence.
Sabu @ Guldeen v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a case involving cross FIRs and gunshot injuries, relying on a peace agreement between parties and completion of investigation.
Om Prakash Parasrampuria & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
Recovery proceedings under the RDDB Act can continue against guarantors of a sick industrial company despite protections under Section 22 of SICA, as such proceedings are not 'suits' barred by the Act.
Om Prakash Parasrampuria & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that recovery proceedings under the RDDB Act can continue against guarantors of a sick industrial company despite protections under Section 22(1) of SICA, clarifying that such proceedings are not 'suits' barred by the Act.
Najma Khatoon & Anr. v. Arjesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's adoption of minimum wages for loss of dependency due to lack of evidence of actual income, enhanced non-pecuniary damages, and increased interest rate on compensation in a motor accident claim.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ashok Kumar Dogra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the inclusion of employment allowances and future prospects in compensation calculation under the Motor Vehicles Act and increased the interest rate on the awarded amount.
Kanwal Kant Chagti v. Hotel Queen Road Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that consolidation of suits is discretionary and refused to consolidate simple recovery suits with a complex corporate fraud suit to avoid prejudice and delay.
Om Prakash v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld framing of charges under Sections 498A and 406 IPC, ruling that repeated taunting for insufficient dowry and related cruelty constitute a prima facie case warranting trial.
Himayun & Ors v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 324, 341, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. B.M. Anand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's awards, rejecting the insurer's plea of composite negligence and enhancing compensation in death claims, affirming liability on the insurer under the Motor Vehicles Act.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. B. M. Anand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for a motor accident caused by the insured vehicle's driver, rejected composite negligence plea, and enhanced compensation awards for deaths and injuries.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. B.M. Anand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s findings of negligence and liability against the insurer, dismissed pleas of composite negligence, and enhanced compensation awards in death claims while dismissing appeals on injury claims.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. B.M. Anand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for compensation in a motor accident case, rejecting composite negligence and enhancing awards for deaths and injuries based on credible evidence and legal principles.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. B. M. Anand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for a motor accident caused by the insured vehicle's negligent driver, rejected composite negligence plea, and enhanced compensation awards for deaths and injuries accordingly.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. B.M. Anand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability for compensation in a motor accident case, rejecting composite negligence and enhancing awards based on proper application of legal principles.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. B.M. Anand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's finding of negligence against the insured vehicle's driver, dismissed the insurer's appeals, and enhanced compensation awards in death claims applying correct legal principles.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Shri Rana Nand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s apportionment of 75% liability to the bus driver and 25% to the truck driver in a collision caused by composite negligence, dismissing the appeal of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation.
Shiv Prakash v. State (GNCT), Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 279 and 304-A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the accused and victim's legal heirs, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sanjay Swaroop v. Director General of Central Excise
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking passport renewal and permission to travel abroad due to lack of territorial jurisdiction, directing the petitioner to approach the competent court.