Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Manmohan Singh @ Manmohan Singh Sethi v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, applying Supreme Court precedents on quashing criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes.
Sh. Chetan Khanna and Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing peace and harmony between parties.
Seema T Telgote v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that death due to a dog bite causing rabies is an accidental death under the Group Insurance Scheme, entitling the petitioner to the Double Accident Benefit despite absence of FIR and post-mortem.
Sunil Singh Dev v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that delay in appointment caused by the employer cannot deprive a senior employee of promotion and pay parity vis-à-vis juniors, directing notional promotion from the juniors' promotion date.
Nayeem Ahmad Khan v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea in a terrorism conspiracy case under the UA(P) Act, holding that the prima facie evidence and framed charges justify continued detention under Section 43D(5) despite prolonged incarceration.
Raj Kumar Tiwari HUF v. Satya Prakash Kansal
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of money lent is barred by limitation if filed beyond three years from the loan date, and a mere assurance to repay does not extend limitation absent written acknowledgment, allowing the appeal and rejecting the plaint.
Sukhdev Tiwari v. Satya Prakash Kansal
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of money lent filed beyond three years from the loan date is barred by limitation and liable to be dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC in absence of written acknowledgment extending limitation.
Union of India v. M/S GLOBAL ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, upholding the arbitral award and affirming the limited scope of judicial interference in arbitration appeals.
SI Mahesh Kumar P.S. Kalkaji v. Deepak Kumar Paswan
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape and criminal intimidation case, holding that consent was voluntary and not vitiated by a false promise of marriage.
Amar Singh Kushwaha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Amar Singh Kushwaha as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.
Maj. Varun Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a routine adjournment order of the Armed Forces Tribunal, reaffirming the limited scope of certiorari jurisdiction under Article 226.
Maj. Mitender Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a routine adjournment order of the Armed Forces Tribunal, reaffirming the limited scope of certiorari jurisdiction under Article 226.
M/S. SINGH FINLEASE PVT. LTD. v. M/S. CHAND CLOTH HOUSE & ORS.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes arising from a valid arbitration clause, proceeding ex-parte due to respondents' non-appearance.
Visage Beauty and Healthcare Pvt Ltd v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the time to file a counter statement in trademark opposition begins only upon actual receipt of the notice of opposition, setting aside the abandonment of the appellant's trademark application due to non-filing within the prescribed period.
Kiran v. Pramod Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a partial decree for possession based on the appellant's admitted tenancy and upheld the trial court's reliance on her statement under Order X CPC and execution without notice under Order XXI Rule 22 CPC.
Madhuri Pandey; Jaijaimini Pandey v. Sohan Lal Pandey
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's maintenance award based on minimum wages due to lack of evidence of Respondent's higher income and dismissed the petition seeking enhancement.
Ashok Kumar Seth & Anr. v. Dr. Suraj Prakash Seth & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an ex parte decree as barred by limitation, refusing to condone a 777-day delay despite Covid-19 pandemic exclusion.
National Council for Cement Building Materials v. Pardeep Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order quashing recovery of alleged excess payments from retired employees without issuing a Show Cause Notice, emphasizing the need for due process despite prior undertakings.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Kavita
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's petition and upheld the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration and appointment of a candidate with a valid EWS certificate despite initial non-submission due to COVID-19 lockdown.
Union of India and Ors v. Suresh Kumar Azad
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order directing pension fixation including advance increments earned before retirement, ruling that revised policies cannot be applied retrospectively to affect vested pension rights despite retrospective promotions.