Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Sukhbir Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that promotion to a non-selection post must be strictly by seniority subject to fitness, invalidating a merit-based suitability test procedure that violated the Recruitment Rules.
Sushila Jethwani @ Kiran Kriplani v. Sumita Jethwani @ Baghvanti Jethvani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of a suit for non-prosecution due to the plaintiff's refusal to pay court-imposed costs related to witness diet money, holding that such dismissal is justified and not interferable under Section 115 CPC.
Dwarka Nath v. Rukmani Devi
The Delhi High Court held that courts have no power to condone delay in filing leave to defend applications under the DRC Act, and failure to file within time mandates eviction.
Om Prakash & Ors. v. Lt. Governor Cum Administrator and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation not paid, allowing the petitioners to retain possession.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Kamlesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's recovery appeals for lack of proof on permit and license invalidity, while enhancing compensation to claimants based on correct multipliers and future prospects in motor accident claims.
Sh. Maheshwari Prasad & Anr. v. Smt. Saroj Devi Mittal
The Delhi High Court upheld a bonafide necessity eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, ruling that the landlord's death does not extinguish the eviction petition and unlawful transfer of possession by tenants does not render the petition infructuous.
Nafees v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a motor vehicle accident FIR under Sections 279/304A IPC based on an amicable settlement and compensation to the deceased's legal heirs, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Gyanender Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 is not deemed paid under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act unless it is first offered to the landowner before deposit in court, and accordingly declared the acquisition lapsed due to non-payment of compensation.
R. Shyamala and Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of promotion of Private Secretaries to Grade I in the Railway Secretariat Service, holding that merger of pay scales without formal rule amendment does not alter eligibility conditions requiring one year service as Section Officer, and that exceptions for exigencies must be individually recorded.
Arvind Kohli & Anr v. NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 406/498A/34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
UPSRTC v. Ratan Pal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award applying Delhi minimum wages and a 30% addition for future prospects, dismissing the appeal by UPSRTC.
BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. PARAMJEET KAUR
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation for a fatal motor accident despite the driver holding a fake license, allowing recovery from the owner and driver, and affirmed addition of future prospects to the deceased's income.
Prince @ Jitender & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and compensation, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with reference to Supreme Court guidelines on quashing non-compoundable offences.
Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd v. Amit Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed defendant No.1’s application for deletion from the suit, affirming the plaintiff’s exclusive copyright ownership and rejecting unauthorized synchronization rights claimed by defendants.
Neera Singh v. JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Debt Recovery Tribunal’s discretion to deny cross-examination of bank officials in recovery proceedings involving alleged forgery, emphasizing the need for detailed examination of evidence and procedural fairness.
State v. Hari Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the State's appeal against acquittal and convicted the accused for rash and negligent driving causing death, holding that the trial court erred in ignoring material evidence proving culpability under Section 304A IPC.
Allergan Inc. and Anr. v. Intas Pharmaceuticals
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for trademark infringement cannot be summarily dismissed on admission of non-use alone, recognizing the doctrine of trans-border reputation and requiring trial of disputed issues.
Sartaj @ Sonu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the kidnapping conviction under Section 363 IPC but acquitted the appellant of the more serious Section 364A IPC charge due to lack of proof of threat accompanying ransom demand.
Devinder Kumar Kukreja v. Nufra Khatoon & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a driving licence for a light motor vehicle does not authorize driving a tractor-trolley used commercially, upholding the insurance company's liability to pay compensation first and recover later.