Delhi High Court

92,628 judgments

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Daljit Singh and Anr v. Lt Col Dr Yasmin Yusufzai and Ors

26 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:9190-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellants' failure to inspect official records amounted to admission of the genuineness of the sale deed, thereby upholding the trial court's order and rejecting the review petition.

civil appeal_dismissed sale deed inspection of records admission by conduct review petition

Nazir Amhad v. Development Credit Bank DCB Ltd & Anr.

26 Nov 2024 · Manmohan, CJ; Tushar Rao Gedela, J · 2024:DHC:9191-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging possession proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, emphasizing the availability of alternative statutory remedies before the DRT.

civil petition_dismissed Significant SARFAESI Act possession notice receiver appointment writ jurisdiction

Apex International v. Chanchal Yadav & Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9203

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition alleging non-compliance with a refund processing order, holding that the Competent Authority acted within reasonable time and the petitioner failed to cooperate.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt of court refund claim Competent Authority court order compliance

Rukmani Devi v. Sh Abhishek Kumar and Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9204

Contempt petition for non-compliance of court directions on unauthorized construction was dismissed as the matter was pending before the MCD Appellate Tribunal with an application for regularisation filed.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt proceedings unauthorized construction demolition order MCD Appellate Tribunal

Shyam Sunder Aggarwal v. Sh P K Srivastatva & Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9207

The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition as the respondents complied with directions by taking action against unauthorized construction and informing the petitioner.

administrative petition_dismissed contempt proceedings non-compliance unauthorized construction Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Mohd. Rizban v. Delhi Development Authority

26 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9209

The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to appear before the Appellate Authority and ordered the appeal to be decided within six weeks, emphasizing the right to a personal hearing and timely disposal of administrative appeals.

administrative petition_dismissed Appellate Authority Personal Hearing Delay in Appeal Disposal Administrative Appeal

Mukesh Kumar Singla & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Ors.

26 Nov 2024 · Manoj Jain · 2024:DHC:9210

The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging DDA's catering agency notification by treating it as a representation and directed the authority to decide it within two weeks by a reasoned order.

administrative petition_dismissed Procedural writ petition Delhi Development Authority sports complex commercial activity

Shobhit Sharma v. Shweta Dogra

26 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan

The Delhi High Court enhanced interim maintenance from ₹16,000 to ₹25,000 per month after reassessing the husband's income at ₹75,000, affirming the husband's legal duty to maintain his wife under Section 125 CrPC despite underreported income claims.

family appeal_allowed Significant interim maintenance Section 125 CrPC income assessment matrimonial dispute

Abhishek Deep v. State NCT of Delhi

26 Nov 2024 · Amit Mahajan · 2024:DHC:9108
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The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s discretion to disallow irrelevant cross-examination questions and dismissed the petitioner’s transfer petition for lack of evidence of bias, affirming the right to a fair trial balanced with judicial control over evidence.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant cross-examination right to fair trial judicial discretion transfer petition

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