Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
National Insurance Company Ltd v. Sanwar Mal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing vehicle owner and driver to defend against insurer's recovery claim despite initial non-appearance, emphasizing insurer's liability and owners' right to contest.
STORE ONE RETAILINDIA LTD v. M/SPRAGYAPRODUCTSPVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate multiple interconnected commercial disputes, directing timelines for claims and replies and granting liberty to file applications under Section 1B of the Court Fees Act.
Surya Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that under BSF Rules, a resignation once accepted cannot be withdrawn before its effective date, and dismissed the petitioner’s claim for reinstatement due to delay and acquiescence.
SHRI DEVINDER SINGH DABBAS & ORS. v. THE ADMINISTRATOR OF UNION TERRITORY OF DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective regularization of ad hoc appointees without following service rules is invalid and they cannot claim seniority over regularly appointed employees.
M/S. AJANTA OFFSET & PACKAGING LTD. v. M/S. HEAD START ADVERTISING & MARKETING (P) LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff and its divisions are not separate legal entities and decreed recovery of outstanding dues with interest against the defendant in a suit for money recovery.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Satbir Singh
The Delhi High Court held that a workman is entitled to 100% back wages from the date a Labour Court award becomes enforceable until reinstatement if the employer delays implementation beyond the award's prescribed period.
Pran Nath Bararoo v. Estate Officer & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the eviction matter for fresh consideration of a retired Kashmiri Pandit BSF employee's right to retain government accommodation due to unsafe conditions in Jammu and Kashmir.
P.K. Gupta v. Director Nehru Memorial Museum & Library
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a writ petition challenging disciplinary penalty, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of denial of cross-examination and sufficiency of evidence.
Rajiv Bansal; Parambir Singh; Swati v. Kiran Kohli
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized transfer of leasehold property by Will without lessor's consent violates sub-lease terms, justifying DDA's suspension of mutation and refusal of freehold conversion absent required documents.
IUP Jindal Metals & Alloys Ltd. v. M/S Conee Chains Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend application in a suit under Order 37 CPC for recovery of unpaid invoices, holding the court had territorial jurisdiction and awarding the plaintiff principal and interest from the date of acknowledgment.
State v. Rahul
The Delhi High Court clarified the legal standards and procedures for assessing the competency of child witnesses in criminal trials, emphasizing child-friendly approaches and adherence to statutory and judicial guidelines to protect the best interests of the child.
Sita Devi & Anr v. Munne & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain claims where the claimant resides in Delhi, even if the accident occurred outside Delhi, and remanded the matter for inquiry and adjudication.
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. SANWAR MAL
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's order allowing insured parties to contest insurer's recovery claim by leading evidence on vehicle permit validity, dismissing the insurer's petitions.
Mukhtiar Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that financial upgradation and pay parity claims must align with departmental hierarchies and that absorption on a lower pay scale with pay protection does not entitle an employee to higher pay or parity with others.
State Bank of India v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that earnest money paid to SBI under a government scheme became SBI's property and could not be forfeited under SAFEMA as SBI was a bona fide transferee without knowledge of taint.
Dev Sagar v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Section 18(c) NDPS Act but reduced the sentence from 13 to 10 years, emphasizing proper procedural compliance and moderation in sentencing.
Ryan International School & Anr. v. Chips School for Professional Education
The Delhi High Court disposed of two civil appeals as settled after the appellants paid the respondent the agreed sum, ordering refund of half the court fee and dismissal of related applications.
Ryan International School & Anr v. Chips School for Professional Education
The Delhi High Court disposed of civil appeals as settled following amicable resolution and payment satisfying the decree, ordering partial refund of court fees.
Deshraj Gupta & Ors. v. Shivraj Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted assistance under Section 27 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to summon a witness at his residential address and allowed cross-examination on all relevant matters in arbitration proceedings.
Choice Hospitality (India) Pvt Ltd v. Bhatnagar Hotel & Resort Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a franchise agreement involving alleged breach and termination.