Delhi High Court
73,497 judgments
M/s Home Stores (India) Ltd v. M/S Pacific Maintenance Services Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the finding of fact regarding non-disconnection of electricity and liability to pay maintenance charges cannot be interfered with under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
Mangalam Organics Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government's discretionary refusal to issue a Section 11C notification exempting excise duty on rosin and turpentine units using power for pumping water, following the Supreme Court's ruling that such use amounts to manufacture with aid of power.
Sonu Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord following a lawful settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Tipu Sultan Saifi v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following a lawful and amicable settlement including Talaq and financial arrangements, subject to safeguarding the minor child's interests.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ved Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer under a valid third party policy must pay compensation despite the driver holding a fake license, but can recover the amount from the insured and driver.
Jeetwani & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal 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 justice.
Ithape Pradeep Bhansaheb v. Rajender Kumar Anand alias Rajinde
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's motor accident claim appeal, set aside contributory negligence, and enhanced compensation for permanent disability including loss of future earnings and amenities.
Shashi Kala & Anr. v. Piyush Aggarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded for death in a motor accident by correctly including all income components, adjusting income tax deductions per applicable exemptions, and enhancing non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court benchmarks.
Matin v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 398 IPC and Section 25 Arms Act for being armed with a deadly weapon during attempted robbery, clarifying that possession of such a weapon suffices for conviction even without its actual use.
Delhi Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Nem Pal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing pension payment to an employee deemed to have opted for the pension scheme due to non-exercise of option during absence from service and lack of employer communication.
PTA Users Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that anti-dumping duty cannot be levied retrospectively beyond the provisional duty period, disallowing duty collection during the gap period and granting liberty to file an appeal against the final notification.
Kidde India Ltd v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award passed solely on limitation grounds and remanded the matter for a fresh decision on all issues, holding that limitation begins when a dispute arises, not from the date of cause of action accrual.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ved Pal
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer under a valid third party risk policy must pay compensation despite the driver’s fake license, with a right to recover from the driver and owner.
Devki Devi Foundation v. Assistant Director of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court stayed reassessment proceedings under Sections 147/148 of the Income Tax Act pending disposal of a remanded appeal challenging the foundational exemption order under Section 12AA(3) read with Section 12A.
Guiness World Records Limited v. The Economist Newspaper Limited
The Delhi High Court held that pending commercial suits originally filed in the High Court, including IPR matters below the pecuniary threshold, continue to fall within the jurisdiction of the Commercial Division under Section 7 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Kamal Singh Yadav v. State
The High Court granted leave to withdraw two criminal revision petitions filed by the petitioner and dismissed them as withdrawn.
Ranjeet Singh Manhas & Anr v. Harjinder Pal Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed two civil appeals as withdrawn upon the appellants' request for liberty to withdraw.
Jaswant Singh v. Upperindia Rubber Works
The Delhi High Court remanded the landlord's petition under Section 14(1)(a) of the DRCA back to the Additional Rent Controller for fresh consideration of the decree and rent enhancement claim uninfluenced by prior orders.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Chanda Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance company's appeal to remit the issue of invalid vehicle documents and driver's license to the tribunal for inquiry, protecting insurer's recovery rights in a motor accident claim.
Samarth Shiksha Samiti v. Shakuntala Maggo
The Delhi School Education Act, 1973 applies to both recognized and unrecognized schools in Delhi, and unrecognized schools are subject to its regulatory provisions including terms of employment and management oversight.