Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
SHRI RAM GEN. INS. CO. LTD. v. MUKESH DEVI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, affirming liability for rash and negligent driving and upholding the quantum based on the deceased's income using the multiplier method.
Naam Tamilar Katchi v. Election Commission of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Election Commission’s allotment of a free election symbol on a 'first-come-first-served' basis, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the statutory scheme as constitutional and binding.
Sagar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for a drug trafficking accused, holding that an officer with functional rank can authorize searches under NDPS Act and procedural violations are trial issues, while recovery of commercial quantity bars bail under Section 37.
Utkirbek Khalilov @ Ali v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a human trafficking case due to serious allegations, corroborative victim and co-accused statements, and risk of witness tampering at the initial trial stage.
Sanjeev Verma v. Amita Arora
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint petition to extend the arbitrator's mandate by six weeks under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Gaurav Bansal v. Commissioner of GST & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction, reasons, and notice, and set aside the retrospective cancellation imposed without such compliance.
Surender Kumar v. Anita Chhabra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the right to cross-examination cannot be closed prematurely and upheld the respondents' right to rely on additional documents allowed by amendment under Order VI Rule 17 CPC in a commercial suit.
Subhash Manchanda v. Raj Kumar Manchanda & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's suit for partition declaring his half share in the property as per the Will and relinquishment deeds, rejecting the defendants' plea of family settlement barring partition.
Amit Agarwal v. Tanuj Agarwal
The Delhi High Court granted a preliminary decree declaring the plaintiff as half owner of the property based on admitted registered sale deed, emphasizing that clear admissions in pleadings allow passing decree without full trial under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.
Om Prakash Gandhi v. Sita Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging dismissal of applications disputing ownership in labour disputes, holding that factual issues must be decided by the trial court and not in writ proceedings.
Verizon Trademark Services LLC & Ors. v. Lathiya Hanshaben Arvindbhai & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against the use of the deceptively similar mark 'VRIZON' infringing the well-known 'VERIZON' trademarks under Section 29(4) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Anand Kamal Goel v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed belated applications for impleadment by parties claiming title through existing litigants in a long-pending partition and probate dispute, affirming the doctrine of lis pendens and procedural safeguards against dilatory tactics.
Pawan Kumar @ Monu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a serious sexual offence case involving a minor victim forced into prostitution, holding that compromise between parties does not warrant bail in such grave matters.
Garhwal Jems and Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. v. RMI Steels Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act where the cheque was issued as security for contingent liabilities not yet arisen, holding no offence was made out.
Malwati v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the wife of a dismissed BSF employee seeking release of service benefits and pension, holding that the dismissal had attained finality due to prior withdrawal of the employee's writ petition.
Sadhna Gupta v. Saneh Kumar Mittal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Written Statements filed beyond the mandatory 120-day period from service of summons cannot be taken on record, dismissing the defendants' appeals seeking condonation of delay.
ITC Limited v. Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Registrar's rejection of delayed additional evidence under Rule 53 in trademark opposition, affirming strict adherence to mandatory timelines and limited discretion for extensions.
Vikas Chaudhary & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of process.
Vishal v. Sonia
The Delhi High Court reduced the maintenance awarded to the wife, set aside automatic annual enhancement, and clarified that maintenance modification requires proof of changed circumstances under Section 127 Cr.P.C.
Birendra Singh & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging disparity in Foreign Allowance for ITBP personnel, holding that judicial interference in executive policy decisions is limited absent mala fide or procedural violations.