Delhi High Court

38,124 judgments

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Sujata Jain & Anr. v. Anil Kumar Jain & Ors.

29 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9722

The Delhi High Court held that evidence tendered in a consolidated lead suit applies to all consolidated suits, allowing cross-examination in the surviving suit despite prior closure and abatement of the lead suit.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Consolidation of suits Evidence in consolidated suits Cross-examination rights Abatement of suit

Rajinder Kumar v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.

29 Nov 2024 · Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9268

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for armed robbery and stabbing, holding that the injured victim's identification and immediate apprehension of the accused at the spot sufficed for conviction despite minor procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant injured witness identification Test Identification Parade robbery

Deepak Chaudhary v. State & Anr

29 Nov 2024 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and proceedings under the SC/ST Act, holding that the allegations were rooted in professional rivalry and did not disclose an offence under Section 3(1)(ix), thereby preventing misuse of the Act.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 3(1)(ix) SC/ST Act quashing FIR Section 482 Cr.P.C. prior sanction Section 197 Cr.P.C.

R B SETH JESSA RAM HOSPITAL BROS v. R B SETH JESSA RAM HOSPITAL WORKMEN UNION

29 Nov 2024 · Girish Kathpalia · 2024:DHC:9285

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s imposition of costs on the petitioner for seeking adjournment after witnesses were examined, emphasizing the need to curb dilatory tactics in long-pending industrial disputes.

civil petition_dismissed Significant adjournment pass-over costs industrial dispute

Sanjay Goel v. Majestic Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.

29 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:9294
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The Delhi High Court dismissed review petitions seeking waiver of nominal costs imposed on dismissed transfer petitions in commercial litigation, while extending the time for payment.

civil petition_dismissed review petition costs transfer petition commercial litigation

CREMICA FOOD PARK PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S TRUSTABLE FOODS INDIA PVT LTD

29 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9334

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a lease deed after parties failed to mutually agree on the arbitrator.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) sole arbitrator appointment arbitration clause

Roshan Lal v. S L Thaosen

29 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9296

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second contempt petition for non-compliance with pension payment orders due to lack of substantiation, granting liberty to the petitioner to file a representation for any alleged shortfall.

civil petition_dismissed contempt petition Invalidity Pension compliance with court order calculation of dues

Bhagwan Singh v. Union of India and Ors.

29 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9220-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and upheld that a retired employee eligible for promotion is entitled to notional increments and arrears if juniors received such benefits, emphasizing the limited scope of review petitions.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant notional promotion Departmental Promotion Committee retirement increments

P R INNOVATIONS PVT LTD v. L G ELECTRONICS INDIA PVT LTD

29 Nov 2024 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2024:DHC:10139

The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing the written statement in a commercial suit, emphasizing a liberal and justice-oriented approach under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

civil appeal_allowed Significant condonation of delay Section 5 Limitation Act 1963 Commercial Courts Act 2015 written statement

Harkrishan Kumar Narula v. Airports Authority of India & Anr

29 Nov 2024 · Jyoti Singh, J. · 2024:DHC:9460

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s appointment as Joint General Manager was a mere placement, not promotion, and directed his case for promotion to General Manager (Cartography) be considered from the 2006 vacancy with consequential benefits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant promotion upgradation seniority Airports Authority of India

Pacific Maintenance Services Pvt Ltd v. DJT Retailers Pvt Ltd

29 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9331
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The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Sections 11(5) and 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to adjudicate disputes arising from a maintenance agreement containing a valid arbitration clause.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment arbitration agreement sole arbitrator

Software Technology Park of India v. Covenant Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd.

29 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9277
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The Delhi High Court appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a Leave and License Agreement after parties failed to mutually appoint an arbitrator.

civil petition_allowed Significant arbitration agreement Section 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act sole arbitrator appointment Leave and License Agreement

Narinder Paul Kaushik & Ors. v. Chief Secretary & Ors.

29 Nov 2024 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2024:DHC:9237
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The Delhi High Court held that 'last pay drawn' includes all allowances and CPF contributions, and found respondents guilty of contempt for wilful non-compliance with its directions, ordering payment of CPF dues to the petitioner.

administrative petition_allowed Significant last pay drawn Dearness Allowance Contributory Provident Fund Contempt of Court

MGO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. ABHINANDAN GUPTA

29 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9293

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's finding of no delay in entering appearance in a summary suit, applying the Supreme Court's Covid-19 limitation extension and dismissing the petition under Article 227.

civil petition_dismissed Significant summary suit Order XXXVII CPC appearance condonation of delay

M/S JAY FE CYLINDERS LTD. v. MANISH JAIN

28 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:6817
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The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 28-day delay in filing a Section 34 petition challenging an arbitral award, holding that initial timely filing with Statement of Truth and sufficient cause such as counsel's illness justify delay.

civil petition_allowed Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act condonation of delay Statement of Truth arbitral award

Dipanshu Chugh v. State

28 Nov 2024 · Prathiba M. Singh; Amit Sharma · 2024:DHC:9189-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that FIR registration and investigation must proceed if information discloses a cognizable offense, Magistrates cannot interfere during investigation, and references under Section 395 CrPC are maintainable only when a case is pending before the Court.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant FIR registration cognizable offense Section 154 CrPC Section 395 CrPC

Union of India v. Colonel BK Chhimwal

28 Nov 2024 · Navin Chawla; Shalinder Kaur · 2024:DHC:9262-DB

The High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired Army officer, holding that disabilities aggravated during service, including in peace areas, are attributable to military service.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces tribunal medical board opinion peace area posting

M/S Highway Travels v. Pradeep Kumar Sharma & Ors

28 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9340

The Delhi High Court held that a manual format driving license valid at the time of an accident cannot be invalidated by a subsequent notification requiring Smart Card conversion, thereby holding the Insurance Company liable without recovery rights against the driver or owner.

motor_vehicles appeal_allowed Significant Driving License validity Smart Card license Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Notification dated 01.08.2014

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Meeta Sharma & Ors.

28 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9341

The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award, holding that insurance liability is established on balance of probabilities despite the driver's criminal acquittal and delayed eyewitness reporting.

motor_accident_claims appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 133 notice Motor accident claim Eyewitness testimony

BP P.L.C. & Anr. v. Subhash Chandra, Trading as Shivay Enterprises

28 Nov 2024 · Mini Pushkarna · 2024:DHC:9348

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and summary judgment against a defendant for trademark infringement involving deceptively similar marks and packaging, awarding costs and damages to the plaintiffs.

civil appeal_allowed Significant summary judgment trademark infringement permanent injunction Order XIII-A CPC