Delhi High Court
29,282 judgments
Gorakh v. Naresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by applying the Raj Kumar test for loss of earning capacity, granting future prospects to the claimant, enhancing non-pecuniary damages, and remanding recovery rights issues against the driver and owner.
Logix Technopark Pvt Ltd v. ATS Heights Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration proceedings cannot be initiated or continued during the moratorium period under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, dismissing petitions for appointment of arbitrator and interim relief.
Z.S. Sagar v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary penalty against a CISF officer for examination misconduct, affirming limited judicial review in departmental enquiries involving disciplined forces.
Malkit Singh v. Jarnail Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding that refusal to accept summons amounts to proper service and unexplained delay in filing the application to set aside the decree is not excusable.
M/S S.A. BUILDERS LTD. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that in execution of an arbitral award with partial payments, amounts must be appropriated first towards interest and then principal, rejecting the judgment debtor’s contrary approach, and allowed payment of the balance in installments considering financial hardship.
THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD v. SAGAR KHERA
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying a 40% addition for future prospects, increasing functional disability to 80%, and raising non-pecuniary damages based on updated medical evidence.
Keshar v. Sandeep Lakra
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex parte arbitral award for lack of proper notice under Section 21 and held that a fraudulent Agreement to Sell invalidated the arbitration clause, rendering the award unsustainable.
Canara Bank v. M/s Karishma Enterprises & Ors.
The court upheld the lawful classification of accounts as NPA and validated the sale of mortgaged property with borrower’s consent, diluting strict procedural compliance under the SARFAESI Act.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Mahesh Prasad & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that for a self-employed deceased below 40 years, future prospects in motor accident claims should be enhanced by 40%, not 50%, and directed recomputation of compensation accordingly.
Lalita Gupta & Ors. v. Manoj Kumar Rana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by holding that the latest income tax return is the proper basis for assessing deceased's income and that non-pecuniary damages must be awarded to all entitled dependants.
Mohd. Sahil and Others v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Faizan & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 290 and 106(1) BNS based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Nikhil Lahri v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279/304A IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a rash and negligent driving death case, affirming the court's power to end criminal proceedings in the interest of justice.
Saluja v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under IPC sections 506, 509, 354, and 34 based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Vakeel Ahmed v. Kamlesh Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the judgment debtor's petition challenging execution orders for possession and arrest warrants, holding that unproven claims of possession restoration cannot delay decree enforcement.
State (Government of NCT, Delhi) v. Vikas Tomar
The Delhi High Court set aside anticipatory bail granted in a murder case involving organized crime, emphasizing that bail courts must not prematurely assess evidence or curtail essential investigative steps.
Tarzan alias Sahil Mathur v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused under NDPS Act, holding that substantial compliance with procedural safeguards and the presence of a strong prima facie case with criminal antecedents justified denial of bail despite small quantity of narcotics recovered.
Rajneesh Kumar Pandey v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application in a large-scale railway job fraud case, emphasizing the gravity of offences, the petitioner’s alleged mastermind role, and risk to trial despite co-accused’s bail and prolonged custody.
Suresh Kumar Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that the prosecution failed to prove both demand and acceptance of illegal gratification beyond reasonable doubt.
Hari Kishan v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to verify and consider the petitioner's regularization application expeditiously and restrained demolition pending its disposal, granting interim protection to the petitioner.