Delhi High Court
73,683 judgments
M/S EMAAR MGF CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD v. DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Delhi High Court held that the Delhi Development Authority must provide a fair opportunity of personal hearing before blacklisting contractors, setting aside the impugned order until such hearing is conducted.
Union of India v. Chottu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, affirming that the Central Vehicle Depot was the owner liable for compensation in a motor accident claim and that nonjoinder of the manufacturer did not invalidate the petition.
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Ashwani Khanna & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by applying Section 163-A with appropriate notional income, granted loss of consortium, increased interest to 9%, and revised apportionment among claimants.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Inder Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability for compensation if the insured exercised due diligence in verifying the driver's license, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging liability on grounds of an invalid license.
Raj Kumar Gupta v. The Registrar Co-operative Societies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that an Administrator appointed during supersession of a co-operative society lacks the power to enroll new members, affirming the society's exclusive right to determine its membership.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Mandeep Kumar Chopra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by recalculating loss of dependency based on pension income and enhancing non-pecuniary damages, partly allowing the insurer's appeal.
Bina Devi & Ors. v. Vishan Dev Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced the non-pecuniary damages awarded in a motor accident claim in line with Supreme Court precedents, directing the insurance company to deposit the increased compensation with interest.
Lalzuala Ralte v. Raju & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act must be apportioned based on actual dependency, increasing the deceased's father's share from 10,000 to 25% of the award despite divorce and remarriage, clarifying that inheritance law does not govern such claims.
The Engineering and Industrial Corporation (P) Ltd v. C.M. Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the executing court's order directing the judgment debtor to reimburse the decree holder for stamp duty and registration charges as a necessary consequence of enforcing the decree, dismissing the appeal.
K-7 IMPEX PVT. LTD. v. SHAILENDRA GARG
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application for leave to defend a summary suit for recovery of a loan, holding that the defence was illusory and the plaintiff was entitled to summary judgment for principal and interest.
Directorate of Education v. Action Committee Unaided Recognized Private Schools
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Directorate of Education's appeal, holding that its executive order altering admission criteria for private unaided schools lacked statutory authority and was rightly stayed.
Ranjana Agnihotri v. UOI and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking NIA investigation into a JNU incident as premature, emphasizing ongoing police investigation and absence of prior representation to the Government.
Vinay Kumar Walia v. The Commissioner, Deptt of Excise and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of liquor shops in Convenient Shopping Centres under MPD-2021 and Excise laws, dismissing petitions seeking their closure while directing regulatory measures to address nuisance.
Visakha Chemicals v. The Central Government of India and Another
The Delhi High Court clarified that the IPAB has exclusive jurisdiction over trademark invalidity pleas and that Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act does not restrict access to rectification proceedings irrespective of pending infringement suits.
Pawan Kr. Gupta v. M/S Chandra Associates Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the validity of summons service in an eviction proceeding, holding that no error apparent on the face of the record justified review under Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC.
Virkaran Awasty v. Hassad Netherland B.V. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the LCIA India Rules incorporated by reference, the Arbitral Tribunal has the power to extend the arbitration timeline beyond the prescribed three months, and interlocutory judicial intervention to terminate the Tribunal's mandate is impermissible.
Nakul & Anr. v. Puneet Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Section 308 IPC based on a compromise between parties, applying inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Jeetwani & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under IPC and SC & ST Act based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ashok Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner charged under Section 409 IPC, holding that life imprisonment does not bar bail once investigation is complete and charges are framed, reaffirming the principles in Sanjay Chandra's case.
Vinod Kumar Khurana v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition under Article 226 cannot be maintained solely to seek priority listing of another petition, and the proper remedy is to make a mention before the Bench where the petition is listed.