Delhi High Court

104,190 judgments

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United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Avtar Singh & Ors.

15 Jan 2013 · Suresh Kait · 2013:DHC:239

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for 80% permanent disability of the right lower limb, pain and suffering, and loss of amenities, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum and disability assessment.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant permanent disability compensation pain and suffering loss of amenities

Ravinder Kumar & Ors v. New India Insurance Company Ltd

15 Jan 2013 · Suresh Kait · 2013:DHC:240

The Delhi High Court set aside a motor accident compensation award passed in favor of a deceased claimant without substitution of legal representatives, directing fresh proceedings after proper substitution.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal substitution of legal representatives Order XXII CPC award in favor of deceased

Ghasita Singh v. Ram Prag Koiree

15 Jan 2013 · A.K. Pathak · 2013:DHC:246

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's dismissal of a suit for declaration and injunction due to the plaintiff's failure to lead evidence and discharge the burden of proof.

civil appeal_dismissed declaration suit permanent injunction burden of proof locus standi

Chander Dev v. Delhi Transco Ltd.

15 Jan 2013 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2013:DHC:234

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner’s experience certificate did not meet the essential qualification of one year's experience as a Sub Station Attendant, and thus condonation of delay was not warranted.

administrative petition_dismissed experience certificate condonation of delay recruitment eligibility Sub Station Attendant

Puneet Gupta & Anr v. State

15 Jan 2013 · G. P. Mittal · 2013:DHC:245

The High Court held that directors of a company cannot be summoned under Section 20A of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act merely due to non-representation of the company, setting aside their summons.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 Section 20A Section 17 nomination Section 305 CrPC

Varita Soni v. State

15 Jan 2013 · Sanjiv Khanna; Sidharth Mridul · 2013:DHC:235-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Varita Soni for the murder of her step-daughter, rejecting claims of third party involvement and clarifying that life imprisonment means imprisonment for natural life subject to remission by the government.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder life imprisonment benefit of doubt

Shri Siddharth Grover v. Smti. Dropti Devi & Ors.

15 Jan 2013 · G. P. Mittal · 2013:DHC:236

The Delhi High Court disposed of Motor Accident Claim Appeal MAC.APP. 174/2005 by referring to the judgment in MAC.APP. 159/2005 without passing a separate order.

civil other Procedural Motor Accident Claim Appeal Insurance Company Disposal

Siddharth Grover v. Kusma Devi; Siddharth Grover v. Dropti Devi

15 Jan 2013 · G. P. Mittal · 2013:DHC:237

The insurer cannot avoid liability under a motor insurance policy unless it proves a wilful breach of policy terms by the insured, including that the insured allowed an unlicensed driver to drive the vehicle.

civil appeal_allowed Significant insurance policy breach motor accident claim driving licence validity onus of proof on insurer

Maninder Singh Narula v. Pawan Kumar Ralli

15 Jan 2013 · G. P. Mittal · 2013:DHC:238

The Delhi High Court quashed a cheque dishonour complaint as barred by limitation, holding the first handwritten notice was a valid demand notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act demand notice limitation Section 142 Negotiable Instruments Act

Attar Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

15 Jan 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:226-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a police officer for unauthorized absence due to failure to produce medical evidence during inquiry and dismissed his writ petition.

administrative petition_dismissed departmental inquiry unauthorized absence removal from service medical evidence

Rishi Pal Singh v. Commissioner of Police and Anr.

15 Jan 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:227-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's claim for cadre change and promotion, holding that such relief requires compliance with governing rules and cannot be granted merely on parity or after litigating for promotion within the original cadre.

labor petition_dismissed cadre change promotion Assured Career Progression Scheme police service

K.C. Meena & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

15 Jan 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:228-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's directions that SC candidates promoted on merit are treated as General Category and roster vacancies filled by SC candidates in place of unavailable ST candidates are deemed filled for future roster purposes.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant roster points Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes reservation

Ravi Singhal & Ors. v. Manali Singhal & Anr.

15 Jan 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:229-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to amend pleadings challenging a family settlement agreement, holding that such amendments were unnecessary and the agreement enforceable despite not being signed by all HUF co-parceners.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant amendment of pleadings family settlement agreement court fees Order VI Rule 17 CPC

Prasar Bharti v. Harikesh BS Gautam

15 Jan 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:230-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal must first determine its jurisdiction over contractual appointments before adjudicating selection disputes, setting aside prior orders and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contractual appointment Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction subject matter jurisdiction selection process arbitrariness

Prasar Bharti v. Harikesh BS Gautam

15 Jan 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:231-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal must first determine its jurisdiction over contractual appointments before adjudicating selection disputes, setting aside prior orders and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contractual appointment Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction subject matter jurisdiction Prasar Bharti

Prasar Bharti v. Harikesh BS Gautam and Ors.

15 Jan 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:232-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal must first determine its jurisdiction over contractual appointments before adjudicating selection disputes and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contractual appointment Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction subject matter jurisdiction selection process irregularity

Prasar Bharti v. Harikesh BS Gautam

15 Jan 2013 · Pradeep Nandrajog; Veena Birbal · 2013:DHC:225-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal must first determine its jurisdiction over contractual appointments before adjudicating selection disputes, setting aside prior orders and remanding the matter for fresh consideration.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant contractual appointment Central Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction subject matter jurisdiction

P.K. NAYYAR & ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS

15 Jan 2013 · CHIEF JUSTICE; V.K. JAIN · 2013:DHC:224-DB

The Delhi High Court ordered the relocation of a biomedical waste treatment facility operating near a residential area to protect public health and uphold the constitutional right to a pollution-free environment.

environmental appeal_allowed Significant Bio-medical Waste Management Incinerator emissions Environmental pollution Article 21 Constitution

Mahesh Chand v. DTC

15 Jan 2013 · Mukta Gupta · 2013:DHC:223

The Delhi High Court upheld the legality and fairness of a domestic inquiry and the termination of an employee for unauthorized absence, emphasizing that admission of charges negates the need for management witnesses and that absence without valid medical proof constitutes misconduct.

labor petition_dismissed Significant domestic inquiry principles of natural justice unauthorized absence termination of service

M/S SMCC-SCC-PVCC JV v. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd

15 Jan 2013 · Manmohan Singh · 2013:DHC:244
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing claims barred by a mutually agreed Supplementary Agreement closing the contract and accepted final payment, emphasizing limited court interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Supplementary Agreement No Claim Certificate