Delhi High Court
73,683 judgments
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD v. HASEENA BEGUM
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s award of compensation in a motor accident claim, ruling that the vehicle owner was absolved of liability despite the driver holding a fake license, as due diligence was exercised, and affirmed the deduction of 50% for personal expenses in loss of dependency calculation.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajesh Grover & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld 100% permanent functional disability for compensation but reduced the award by excluding reimbursed medical expenses and adjusting income after tax, while rejecting contributory negligence plea.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sukh Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, holding the registered owner liable for compensation under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act despite unproven claims of prior vehicle transfer.
M/S CRESENT ELECTRO SECURITY SYSTEMS PVT.LTD v. M/S BROADCAST ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's claims for interim relief and appointment of arbitrator over intellectual property rights in a government security project, holding that the dispute was settled by prior compromise and no live claim survives.
M/S CRESENT ELECTRO SECURITY SYSTEMS PVT.LTD v. M/S BROADCAST ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking interim relief and appointment of arbitrator over intellectual property disputes, holding that prior compromise settlement barred any live claims or arbitration.
Udaibir v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a convict who absconded after bail, holding that the High Court's inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit dismissal of appeals to prevent evasion of sentence.
Sanjay Jain v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Israr @ Sonu & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following reconciliation between the married parties and withdrawal of related petitions, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Kartikay Bulk Movers Private Limited v. Hind Hotels Private Limited
The Delhi High Court approved a scheme of amalgamation between two companies under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings due to unanimous stakeholder consent.
A.K. Paswan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of antedated promotion and upheld that financial upgradation under ACP does not guarantee promotion if the employee is found unsuitable by the Departmental Promotion Committee.
Bahadur Singh Yadav v. Mahender Pal Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the ex parte motor accident compensation award against the registered owner, holding that proper service and statutory ownership transfer requirements were complied with, dismissing the petition and appeal.
Honda Cars India Limited v. Deputy Comm. of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a draft assessment order under Section 144C(1) of the Income-tax Act can only be passed if the assessee is an "eligible assessee" as defined under Section 144C(15)(b), and quashed the draft order passed against Honda Cars India Limited which was not an eligible assessee.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/S Hindustan Construction Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld a majority arbitral award despite procedural objections regarding venue change and dissenting arbitrator's absence, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Indian Radiological and Imaging Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the PNDT Act does not empower the government to prescribe additional qualifications or training for ultrasound operators beyond MCI-recognized medical qualifications, invalidating rules mandating six months training or competency tests.
Saraswati v. Press Trust of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a probationer based on bona fide unsuitability without departmental inquiry or compliance with Section 25F is valid and not retrenchment.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Ankita & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum of compensation in a motor accident death claim, upholding inclusion of future prospects and dependency of the deceased's father.
BOSE CORPORATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. SUPERTECH INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an advocate as sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with parties' consent, directing arbitration under DIAC in compliance with the 2015 Amendment Ordinance.
SHARMA FABRICATORS AND ERECTORS P LTD v. BILT GRAPHICPAPERPRODUCTS LIMITED
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by consent under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing compliance with the 2015 Amendment Ordinance and institutional fee rules.
Roopa Khanna v. Anil Varma & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of family property suits by consent, declaring ownership shares and granting a right of pre-emption under Section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
State v. Pawan @ Hawaldar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a murder case, holding that the sole eyewitness testimony was not sufficiently reliable to overturn the Trial Court's judgment.