Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Ranjita Betarbet v. Subir Banerjee
The Delhi High Court held that a partition suit filed within three years of demand is not barred by limitation and that alleged disownment by public notice does not divest inheritance rights, dismissing the revision petition challenging the suit's maintainability.
Raksha Rani v. Jagdish Raj Saggar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the rejection of an application to dismiss a suit for specific performance, holding that limitation runs from knowledge of cause of action and forgery allegations require trial.
Manat Lamba v. Nikhil Kapur
The Delhi High Court modified excessive daily visitation rights to twice weekly visits, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and ordering monthly counseling to facilitate co-parenting.
Kamal Singh & Ors. v. SBI General Ins Co. Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that claimants are entitled to compensation under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act on a no-fault basis once vehicle involvement in a fatal accident is established, and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication of compensation.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Devender Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the compensation awarded to the injured motorcyclist based on assessed permanent disability and loss of income calculated on minimum wages.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Poonam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by affirming negligence, attributing contributory negligence to the deceased, correcting income assessment, disallowing separate compensation for loss of love and affection, and maintaining interest at 6%.
Vandana v. National Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside recovery rights against the vehicle owner, holding that due diligence in verifying a valid driving license absolves the owner from reimbursing the insurer despite subsequent license irregularities.
Nirmala v. Amit Kumar
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by considering the deceased's prospective income based on qualifications and clarified that loss of love and affection is subsumed within loss of consortium.
Vishal Verma v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that removal of a minor child abroad without court permission during guardianship proceedings is unlawful, maintaining habeas corpus jurisdiction and granting interim visitation rights to the father.
Alka and Ors v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's refusal to grant interim arrears of salary, emphasizing the need for a prima facie case and irreparable loss before granting interim relief against retrospective termination.
Mohd. Irfan v. Hasan Mian & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a summary decree for recovery of possession on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that oral tenancy extensions do not preclude termination by notice or efflux of time.
Bank of Baroda v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award reinstating a workman after holding the domestic enquiry invalid for violation of natural justice and clarified the employer's right and procedural requirements to lead evidence before the Tribunal under Section 11-A of the Industrial Disputes Act.
M/S. WORLDS WINDOW WARDHA INFRASTRUCTURE PVT LTD v. M/S. HONEY OVERSEAS
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a restoration application for a suit dismissed for non-prosecution, holding that delay caused by negligence and failure to exercise due diligence is not sufficient cause to condone delay under the Limitation Act.
Sh. Rohit v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Assam Rifles to decide the petitioner's representation regarding the authenticity of his character certificate within three weeks, without expressing any opinion on the merits or territorial jurisdiction.
Union of India v. Enkay Enterprises
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the dismissal of a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award filed beyond the statutory limitation and condonation period.
Ex Swr Rohtash Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that delay alone cannot bar pension claims and directed the Armed Forces Tribunal to adjudicate the claims on merits, limiting arrears to three years prior to filing.
Sneh Biotech Private Limited v. Flebo.In Private Limited
The High Court held that a plaint should be returned, not rejected, if the trial court lacks territorial jurisdiction, and accordingly allowed the appeal to modify the impugned order.
M/S. OMAXE NEW CHANDIGARH DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. v. M/S. FLYBOY AVIATION PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act begins from the date of actual receipt or knowledge of the arbitral award, allowing the appeal and restoring the petition dismissed as barred by limitation.
SBI General Insurance Company Limited v. Abida Alam & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation for a deceased child in motor accident claims should be calculated based on minimum wages of a skilled worker with future prospects, and set aside penal interest imposed before expiry of the appeal period.
Yogesh Sharma v. Durga Mandir Dharmik Trust
The Delhi High Court held that timelines for filing written statements in non-commercial civil suits are directory, granting petitioners a final opportunity to file their defense subject to costs after striking off their right for non-compliance.