Delhi High Court

74,231 judgments

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State NCT of Delhi v. Rattan Chopra

20 Jan 2016 · Pratibha Rani · 2016:DHC:478

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of the accused due to lack of sufficient material, holding that mere refusal to participate in Test Identification Parade is insufficient to frame charges.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant charge framing prima facie case Test Identification Parade discharge order

State Bank of Patiala & Anr. v. Kanwar Pal Singh

20 Jan 2016 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Deepa Sharma · 2016:DHC:8408-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the pay fixation of a re-employed ex-Army personnel at Rs. 6045/- based on applicable pay protection Circulars, dismissing the Bank's appeal and directing payment of arrears with interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant pay fixation pay protection re-employment public employment

Tilak Raj & Ors. v. NITL Mutual Benefit India Ltd.

20 Jan 2016 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2016:DHC:479 I

The Delhi High Court dismissed the ex-Director’s claim that three properties were personal assets, upheld their status as company assets in liquidation, and allowed the auction to proceed while imposing costs for abuse of process.

corporate petition_dismissed Significant company liquidation ownership of immovable property burden of proof Official Liquidator

Rajeshwari v. Anand and Others

20 Jan 2016 · S.P. Garg · 2016:DHC:462

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to the accused in a sexual assault and rape case, holding no sufficient grounds existed to interfere with the bail order.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 439(2) Cr.P.C. bail cancellation sexual assault rape

Sumit Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

20 Jan 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:493-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226.

criminal petition_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC Article 226 Constitution matrimonial dispute

Aastha Sharma & Ors. v. Registrar General, Delhi High Court

20 Jan 2016 · Chief Justice; Jayant Nath · 2016:DHC:460-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conformity of its Right to Information Rules with the RTI Act after amendments reduced fees and exempted below poverty line persons, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to procedural requirements.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Right to Information Act, 2005 Delhi High Court (Right to Information) Rules, 2006 application fee below poverty line exemption

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. R.K. Arora

20 Jan 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:482

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to the claimant but set aside the insurance company's liability due to a forged insurance cover note and remitted the matter for criminal inquiry into the forgery.

motor_vehicle_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 insurance liability forged insurance document compensation enhancement

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. R.K. Arora

20 Jan 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:481

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to the claimant but absolved the insurer of liability due to a forged insurance cover note, directing criminal inquiry into the forgery.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 insurance liability forgery of insurance document compensation enhancement

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.

20 Jan 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:480

The Delhi High Court remanded the issue of lawful use of a tractor with an attached trolley on a public road to the tribunal to determine insurer liability under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

motor_vehicles other Significant motor vehicles act insurance liability tractor trolley agricultural vehicle

ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SANDEEP KHATRI AND ORS

20 Jan 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:488

The Delhi High Court remanded the issue of the driver's valid licence to the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for inquiry while directing release of compensation to claimants, balancing insurer's recovery rights and claimants' interests.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Procedural Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 173 Motor Accident Claims Tribunal insurance policy breach

ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SANDEEP KHATRI AND ORS

20 Jan 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:486

The Delhi High Court remanded the issue of the driver's valid licence to the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for inquiry while directing release of compensation to the claimant, allowing recovery rights to the insurer if breach is found.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 173 motor accident claim insurance policy breach

ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SANDEEP KHATRI AND ORS

20 Jan 2016 · R.K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:487

The Delhi High Court remanded the issue of the driver's licence validity to the Tribunal for inquiry, upheld the claimant's right to compensation release, and allowed the insurer recovery rights if breach of policy is found.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence insurance policy breach recovery rights

Vikas Singh v. Lieutenant Governor and Ors.

20 Jan 2016 · The Chief Justice; Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2016:DHC:456-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking approval for increased residential building height beyond 15 meters without fire safety clearance, emphasizing public safety and the right to life over conflicting building regulations.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Fire Service Rules Master Plan for Delhi 2021 Building Bye-laws fire safety clearance

NTPC LIMITED v. M/S V U SEEMON

20 Jan 2016 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; DEEPA SHARMA · 2016:DHC:489-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the application of the rule of appropriation in execution of an arbitral award, dismissing the appellant’s claim to limit payment liability to only differential interest.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant rule of appropriation arbitral award interest payment execution proceedings

Yogendra Kumar v. Sansar Singh (Deceased) Thr Lrs & Anr

20 Jan 2016 · V.K. Shali · 2016:DHC:484

The Delhi High Court dismissed the execution appeal as barred by limitation, holding that the appellant failed to show sufficient cause for condonation of 1245 days delay despite personal difficulties.

civil appeal_dismissed condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act 1963 sufficient cause execution appeal

SH RAM LAKHAN CHAURASIA v. SMT SANTOSH KUMARI

20 Jan 2016 · V.K. Shali, J. · 2016:DHC:483

The Delhi High Court held that eviction cannot be granted at the leave to defend stage without prima facie consideration of the tenant's case and remanded the matter for further trial.

property appeal_allowed Significant leave to defend eviction petition bona fide requirement prima facie case

Kehar Singh v. State

20 Jan 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:491-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed parole to a life convict on medical grounds of family members, emphasizing that parole entitlement for long-term prisoners can be granted with stringent conditions despite adverse police reports.

criminal petition_allowed Significant parole life imprisonment Article 226 adverse police report

Amit Pandey v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

20 Jan 2016 · Siddharth Mridul · 2016:DHC:492-DB

The Delhi High Court held that under the Child Labour Act, a fine can be imposed and recovered before a formal conviction, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the fine order.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 fine imposition conviction Article 226 Constitution

LANCO INFRATECH LIMITED v. PCP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

20 Jan 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:458-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside conflicting interlocutory orders on territorial jurisdiction in a Section 9 arbitration petition, emphasizing the need for notice in review petitions and ordered fresh hearing of the petition on merits.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act territorial jurisdiction review petition natural justice

LANCO INFRATECH LIMITED v. PCP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

20 Jan 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:459-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside conflicting orders on territorial jurisdiction in a Section 9 arbitration petition, emphasizing the need for notice and opportunity before deciding jurisdictional issues and remanded the matter for fresh admission proceedings.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act territorial jurisdiction review petition natural justice