Delhi High Court
42,433 judgments
Ms. X v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of pre-arrest and interim bail granted under allegations of sexual exploitation and caste-based offences, holding that the statutory bar under the SC/ST Act applies only if a prima facie caste-based offence is established.
MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. K HEER THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR AND ANR
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan default disputes, holding that valid service was effected despite non-appearance of respondents.
Pushpa & Ors. v. Lakhvinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by relying on posthumous Income Tax Returns to assess the deceased's income, fixing future prospects at 25%, and awarding appropriate deductions and non-pecuniary damages.
Ashok Kumar & Anr v. Karan Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that filing of FIR and chargesheet prima facie establishes negligence in motor accident claims and acquittal in criminal case does not bar compensation liability.
Chandan Sawhney and Others v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court held that a No Objection Certificate or Land Status Report is not a mandatory precondition for sale deed registration under the 1972 Act and directed registration of the sale deed despite objections, emphasizing the ministerial nature of registration and non-adjudication of title disputes by the Sub-Registrar.
Union of India v. Jai Bhagwan
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing recovery of alleged excess salary increments from a government employee who was due to retire within one month, relying on the Supreme Court's prohibition against such recovery near retirement.
Philip Morris Brands SARL v. M/S Rahul Pan Shop & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction ex parte against defendants for infringing the plaintiff's registered 'MARLBORO' trademarks and copyrights by selling counterfeit cigarettes, holding that failure to contest the suit justified decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC.
Saroj Rani v. Bimla Tyagi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant must pay user and occupation charges at market rent pending disposal of a revision petition against an eviction order, conditioning interim protection on timely payment.
Rishi Pal v. Chola MS Gen Ins Co Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of compensation in a motor accident claim, upholding the Tribunal's assessment of income, deductions, and damages in absence of evidence and cross-appeal.
Vishavjeet Singh Sandhu v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act holding that mere physical possession without conscious knowledge or intention does not constitute an offence.
Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. M/S Prerna Electro Vision
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes arising from a valid arbitration clause, despite non-appearance of respondents.
Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Yo Yatra Tours and Travels Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes arising from a valid arbitration clause, despite non-appearance of respondents.
Harinder Guman v. Paramjit Singh Dhillon
The Delhi High Court allowed a belated filing of the defendant's witness list in a partition suit, holding that Order 16 CPC is directory and courts should liberally permit evidence to ensure fair trial when delay is bona fide.
Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Aryan Ceramics
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan repayment disputes where the petitioner proved service despite respondents' non-appearance.
Ken V.C. Hung & Anr v. Ved Prakash Sharma (Deceased) Thr Lrs
The Delhi High Court held that a foreign parent company and its Indian subsidiary are distinct legal entities, and a recovery suit against the subsidiary without privity of contract is liable to be rejected.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sharda & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by reducing future prospects and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court guidelines while upholding negligence and dependency findings.
Nazia Habeeb v. Mohd Najam Khan
The Delhi High Court held that a woman can seek relief under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce unless the husband obtains a judicial declaration of talaq, and set aside the order dismissing summons on the ground of non-subsistence of marriage.
Renu Caprihan & Anr v. Sangeeta Grover
The Delhi High Court modified interim orders in a partition suit to allow the Defendant common access to the terrace and permission to lease her portion of the property while protecting the Plaintiffs’ terrace garden and maintaining status quo on possession.
Mona Walia & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate order reducing compensation awarded to a juvenile found working at a residence, clarifying the limited jurisdiction of the Child Welfare Committee and distinguishing exploitation cases involving placement agencies.
Ubabueze Chijioke Emmaunle @ Jojo v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under the Foreigners Act and Section 174A IPC, reduced sentence to time served, and referred the question of complaint requirement under Section 195 CrPC for Section 174A IPC offences to a larger Bench.