Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
HDFC ERGO GEN INSURANCE CO LTD v. NIRMALA DEVI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by disallowing future prospects for a deceased labourer aged 53 and clarified the Claims Tribunal's power to award counsel fees under applicable rules.
Alka Bhatia v. Kanhaiya Lal Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that a family settlement document creating rights in immovable property requires compulsory registration under Section 17(1)(c) of the Registration Act, 1908, and non-registration renders it inadmissible, dismissing the appellant's suit.
Bhawani Prasad v. Asha Mundella
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal, holding that unregistered notarized documents do not confer title and that possession under a licence does not grant ownership, affirming the respondent’s right to possession.
Babita Jain v. Maya Garg
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s grant of leave to defend to the tenant, holding that the landlord’s bona fide requirement for eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act was doubtful given the availability of other shops.
Saleem Khatri v. Shafiquddin
The High Court held that a defendant raising bona fide triable issues in an Order 37 suit is entitled to unconditional leave to defend without the condition of depositing the cheque amount or furnishing security.
Commissioner of Income Tax-VIII v. Indian Farmer Fertilizer Co-Operative
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, interest is payable only on the refund amount and not on delayed payment of such interest, overruling ITAT's grant of interest on interest.
Lalita Sharma v. The Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging suspension and departmental inquiry, holding that suspension is a preventive measure not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide, and mere association does not establish bias against the enquiry officer.
Smt. Om Wati v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of compassionate allowance to the widow of a dismissed RBI employee and directed the authority to reconsider the claim under Regulation 27 of the RBI Pension Regulations, 1990.
Dr. Rehan Ahmad Khan v. Jamia Milia Islamia Central University & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee confirmed after 1.1.2004 is governed by the New Pension Scheme notwithstanding a prior temporary appointment under the Old Pension Scheme.
TATA SONS LIMITED v. M. VELLINGIRI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Tata Sons Limited against defendants selling lungis bearing the 'TATA' trademark, holding such use as trademark infringement and passing off.
Union of India v. K.T. Akhtar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting ACP Scheme benefits to employees whose pre-merger promotions are ignored due to pay scale merger under the Fifth Central Pay Commission.
Jaguar Overseas Limited v. KLJ Resources Limited
The Delhi High Court accepted a lawful compromise between parties under Order 23 Rule 3 CPC, decreed the suits accordingly, and disposed of the matters.
Supreme Court in Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union and v. Anr., 2013(11) SCALE 329
The Delhi High Court held that disputes regarding street vendors' rights must be resolved by the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, and directed the committee to be made functional, dismissing interim injunctions sought by petitioners.
Bharat Bhushan Khatri v. DKKansal
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions against respondents for non-compliance with a promotion-related order, relying on their assurance to convene the promotional committee meeting the same day.
Renu Dialani v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 498-A/406 IPC and Sections 66/66A IT Act following a mutual consent divorce and compromise between the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Ranjit Beniwal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a dowry death case, emphasizing that bail is a right and custodial detention pending trial must be justified by necessity and material evidence.
Som Prakash @ Sonu v. The State (Not of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner who had undergone substantial custody and posed minimal risk of influencing witnesses, subject to furnishing bond and conditions.
Artisans Guild v. Tirupati Constwell Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted conditional leave to defend under Order 37 Rule 3 CPC to a defendant whose defence was found illusory, subject to depositing Rs. 35 lacs to protect the plaintiff's acknowledged claim.
Avdesh Kumar Dixit & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs in a landlord-tenant dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Avdesh Kumar Dixit & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a landlord-tenant dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the principles governing the exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.