Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
M/S Rodenia (India) & Ors. v. Syndicate Bank
Where the decretal amount exceeds Rs. 10 lakhs, applications under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC must be filed before the Debt Recovery Tribunal, and if filed before the civil court, they should be transferred rather than dismissed.
Aman Lekhi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Lieutenant Governor to examine the impact of the East Kidwai Nagar redevelopment project on infrastructure and residents' rights, emphasizing compliance with the Master Plan and statutory approvals before proceeding.
Abhishek Kumar @ Bal Kishan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld CBSE's rule limiting name changes in certificates to within ten years of issuance, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to change his name retrospectively in educational certificates.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Dharmender Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award, affirming 60% disability and 100% functional loss of earning capacity for a rickshaw puller with below-knee amputation, and dismissed the insurer's appeal to reduce compensation.
Microsoft Corporation & Anr. v. Mr. Rajeev Trehan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and awarded damages against defendants for unauthorized hard disk loading of Microsoft software, affirming copyright infringement and endorsing punitive damages to deter piracy.
Sushil Kumar Gupta v. The Chairman ECPF and Gratuity Trusts & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that terminal benefits cannot be withheld without statutory authority or departmental proceedings, and ordered release of withheld benefits with interest to an employee retired while under suspension.
Vodafone Spacetel Limited v. Vodafone Mobile Services Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned Vodafone's Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956, resolving objections and confirming regulatory compliance including DoT approval.
Narinder Kumar & Ors. v. Commissioner of Income Tax-VII, Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the assessment notice and best judgment assessment, dismissing the petitioners' challenge to the income tax assessment and revision order.
Gopal v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the Industrial Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to decide sham contract issues not referred to it and that appellants failed to prove employer-employee relationship with BSNL, dismissing their claims for reinstatement.
T.C. Chawla v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court acquitted a Junior Engineer accused of accepting a bribe by holding that the statutory presumption under the Prevention of Corruption Act was successfully rebutted through credible defense evidence and contradictions in prosecution testimony.
Rajesh Bhati v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of the criminal appeal of Rajesh Bhati by referring to a common detailed judgment in a related case.
Nepal Chand v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the criminal appeal of Nepal Chand by applying the reasoning from a related common judgment in Man Mohan Vikal vs. State of NCT of Delhi.
Man Mohan Vikal v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted two accused of conspiracy charges due to lack of evidence but upheld the attempt to murder conviction against the third accused based on credible identification and injury evidence.
Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Central Government's notification prohibiting contract labour in specified activities in limestone and dolomite mines, holding that procedural requirements under Section 10 of the Contract Labour Act were complied with and the prohibition was lawful.
Mona Kumari Dokania v. Surender Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to a minor claimant in motor accident claims by applying correct multipliers and increasing non-pecuniary damages and interest in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Focus Energy Limited v. Neelam Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of a 25% penalty on the employer for delayed full payment of compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, emphasizing that penalty proceedings are separate and require a show cause notice.
National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Huma Kala & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurance company's appeal by reducing compensation in a fatal motor accident case, holding no contributory negligence on the deceased and adjusting income assessment to unskilled worker standards.
Bela Rani Bhattcharyya v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against COMPAT orders when an effective statutory appeal to the Supreme Court under Section 53T of the Competition Act, 2002 is available, except in limited circumstances.
Sumitra Parashar & Anr v. Raj Rani & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the allowance of amendment to the plaint after trial commencement to add reliefs arising post-institution of suit, emphasizing liberal approach to amendments within limitation to serve justice.
State Trading Corporation of India Ltd v. M/S Toepfer International Asia Pte Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award on demurrage charges, ruling that courts cannot reappraise evidence or substitute their interpretation of contract terms if the arbitral tribunal's view is plausible, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial interference under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.