Delhi High Court
82,660 judgments
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. GARGI SINGH & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability for compensation merely because the driver’s licence was fake if the insured exercised reasonable care in verifying the licence and driver’s competence.
M/S. ARJUN DAIRY PVT. LTD. v. M/S. GOD COUNTY EDEN HOMES PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that disputes involving third parties not bound by an arbitration agreement cannot be referred to arbitration, and dismissed the defendant's application to refer the suit to arbitration.
S.S.PULSES MANUFACTURING PVT.LTD. v. GOVT.OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s writ petition directing de-sealing of premises subject to a binding undertaking to comply with zoning regulations and cease industrial operations.
M. Murugesan v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging appointments to Hindi Officer posts, holding that courts will not interfere with selection committee decisions absent illegality or mala fide, and administrative exigency justified appointment of Assistant Hindi Officers without separate advertisement.
Durga Precision Udyog v. Siya Ram Tiwari
The Delhi High Court modified a Labour Court award by holding that a workman who voluntarily abandoned service and executed a full and final settlement is entitled to back wages only up to the date of abandonment, limiting relief under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Durga Precision Udyog v. Siya Ram Tiwari
The Delhi High Court modified a Labour Court award by holding that a workman who voluntarily left employment and executed full and final settlement cannot claim illegal termination and back wages beyond the date of separation.
Sunita Goel v. GNCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a liquor license renewal, holding that repealed rules cannot be invoked and that the dispute was essentially a private landlord-tenant matter not maintainable under public law.
Pallavi Sinha v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court clarified the correct implementation of the Roster Point system in medical admissions, upheld eligibility criteria interpretation despite typographical errors, but declined relief to petitioners due to equity considerations.
Shri G.R. Malhotra & Anr. v. Canara Bank & Others
The Delhi High Court allowed amendment of pleadings and set aside recovery orders to enable the Debts Recovery Tribunal to adjudicate disputed claims arising from equitable mortgage enhancements after the petitioners' purchase of the property.
Babita Rawat & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Income Tax Act based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, applying the principles of Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in non-heinous offences.
Tarun Saxena v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sonia v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 506, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Prince Kumar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Dinesh Kumar Tyagi & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Jasbir & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on a bona fide mediated settlement, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.
Vidyut Kesh Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court held that a Revisional Court cannot discharge accused by pre-judging evidence and restored the trial court’s order to proceed with the trial in FIR No. 103/2010.
Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation v. Steel Authority of India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging an arbitral award for being filed beyond the permissible limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that delay beyond 30 days cannot be condoned.
Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation v. Steel Authority of India Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging an arbitral award for being filed beyond the permissible limitation period under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, reaffirming that delay beyond 30 days after three months cannot be condoned.
Ashok Engineering Corporation v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award on limitation grounds and refused to condone delay in re-filing due to insufficient explanation, affirming the principle of expeditious arbitration.
M/S. MAPSA TAPES PRIVATE LTD. v. DELHI STATE INDUSTRIAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking to shift the ground rent commencement date, holding that contractual disputes with arbitration clauses are not amenable to writ relief and that courts cannot modify clear contract terms in such proceedings.