Delhi High Court

42,433 judgments

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Ms. X v. State & Anr.

26 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:9118
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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.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant pre-arrest bail Section 18 SC/ST Act Section 3(2)(v) SC/ST Act anticipatory bail

MONEYWISE FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD v. K HEER THROUGH ITS PROPRIETOR AND ANR

26 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9134
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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.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator Master Loan Agreement arbitration clause

Pushpa & Ors. v. Lakhvinder Singh & Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9255

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 compensation enhancement Income Tax Returns loss of dependency

Ashok Kumar & Anr v. Karan Bhatia

26 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9284

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim negligence chargesheet FIR

Chandan Sawhney and Others v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Others

26 Nov 2024 · Jyoti Singh · 2024:DHC:9211
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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.

property appeal_allowed Significant Land Status Report No Objection Certificate Delhi Lands (Restrictions on Transfer) Act, 1972 Sale deed registration

Union of India v. Jai Bhagwan

26 Nov 2024 · C. Hari Shankar; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2024:DHC:9185-DB

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant recovery of excess payment Assured Career Progression Scheme retirement Central Administrative Tribunal

Philip Morris Brands SARL v. M/S Rahul Pan Shop & Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Amit Bansal · 2024:DHC:9310
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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.

civil appeal_allowed trademark infringement copyright infringement passing off permanent injunction

Saroj Rani v. Bimla Tyagi and Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Tara Vitasta Ganju · 2024:DHC:9321

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant user and occupation charges eviction order market rent tenant liability

Rishi Pal v. Chola MS Gen Ins Co Ltd & Anr

26 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9339

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 Compensation enhancement Loss of estate Personal expenses deduction

Vishavjeet Singh Sandhu v. The State NCT of Delhi

26 Nov 2024 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2024:DHC:9360

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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant conscious possession Section 25 Arms Act live cartridges unconscious possession

Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. M/S Prerna Electro Vision

26 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9136
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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.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 appointment of arbitrator arbitration clause

Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Yo Yatra Tours and Travels Pvt Ltd

26 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9137
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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.

civil petition_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of arbitrator Arbitration clause

Harinder Guman v. Paramjit Singh Dhillon

26 Nov 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9388

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 16 CPC List of witnesses Belated filing Partition suit

Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Aryan Ceramics

26 Nov 2024 · Sachin Datta · 2024:DHC:9139
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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.

civil petition_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Appointment of arbitrator Loan agreement dispute

Ken V.C. Hung & Anr v. Ved Prakash Sharma (Deceased) Thr Lrs

26 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9395

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant privity of contract separate legal entity subsidiary company Order VII Rule 11 CPC

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sharda & Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2024:DHC:9397

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 compensation future prospects

Nazia Habeeb v. Mohd Najam Khan

26 Nov 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9407

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.

family appeal_allowed Significant Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 12 Domestic Violence Act talaq validity Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019

Renu Caprihan & Anr v. Sangeeta Grover

26 Nov 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9406

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant partition suit common areas interim injunction Order XXXIX CPC

Mona Walia & Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Subramonium Prasad

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Child Welfare Committee juvenile compensation juvenile employment Child Labour

Ubabueze Chijioke Emmaunle @ Jojo v. State (NCT of Delhi)

26 Nov 2024 · Subramonium Prasad · 2024:DHC:9411

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Foreigners Act Section 174A IPC Section 195 CrPC illegal stay