Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Krishan Chander and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs.37.8 lakh compensation based on a notional income of Rs.25,000 with future prospects, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum.
Amit Kumar Sharma & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 506, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Baby Gavya v. Maxfort School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the right of an EWS student to admission through a computerised draw of lots under the RTE Act and directed the school to admit and provide all related benefits.
Juber Chaudhary v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a university to provide the petitioner a hearing before deciding on his non-admission due to alleged indiscipline, emphasizing the right to a reasoned and fair disciplinary process.
Shibendra Narayan Guha v. Commissioner of GST & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and clear notice, modifying the cancellation date to the Show Cause Notice date instead of an earlier retrospective date.
Rahul Gupta v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that the 90-day time limit for filing written statements under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC is directory and condoned delay caused by counsel’s serious illness, setting aside the trial court’s order striking off the defence.
Rohit v. Justice V. Kameswar Rao & Saurabh Banerjee
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the dismissal of a BSF constable for unauthorized absence, holding that the disciplinary action was justified and judicial interference was unwarranted.
M/S VAANI ENTERPRISES v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX NORTH DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed deemed cancellation of GST registration from the date of last application upon compliance with procedural requirements under Section 29 of the GST Act, allowing the petitioner to furnish further information and permitting continued tax investigations.
Dropti Devi v. Ram Pyari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaintiff's partition suit as barred by prior withdrawal without liberty, limitation, and res judicata under CPC, emphasizing finality and barring vexatious litigation.
Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs facilitation of clinical trials and supply of rare disease therapies, clarifies customs duty exemption on imported medicines, and mandates expeditious clearance to ensure timely treatment.
Babli v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition for production of a missing minor but directed the State to file monthly investigation progress reports and produce the minor if traced.
Saurabh Sharma @ Chotu v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under IPC and POCSO Act after the parties married and amicably settled, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised to prevent abuse of process when continuation of proceedings serves no useful purpose.
Vimmi Randhawa v. Harmeet Singh Kalka
The Delhi High Court reserved judgment in a batch of connected civil matters and listed the present appeal for further hearing before the Roster Bench.
Madhu Sharma (Since Deceased) Thr. L.Rs. and Others v. Suresh Kaushik and Others
The Delhi High Court held that partial rejection of a plaint is impermissible and interlocutory reliefs regarding income from disputed properties cannot be granted before adjudication of title in a partition suit.
Dani Ram Birhman v. Shri Suraj Bhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the belated filing of documents by the legal heirs of the deceased plaintiff to prove ancestral property during ongoing civil suit proceedings, emphasizing relevance over delay at the evidence stage.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. Kanohar Electricals Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award refunding liquidated damages due to absence of proven legal injury from delayed transformer supply, affirming that Section 74 Indian Contract Act requires proof of loss for liquidated damages claims.
Yashaswini Mittal v. M/s Shri Tapodhani Aluminium Trading Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of summons against a director under Sections 138/141 NI Act, holding that liability depends on actual responsibility for company affairs and that trial cannot be quashed without incontrovertible evidence negating such responsibility.
Abhishek Verma v. Enforcement Directorate
The High Court held that charges against a company in liquidation must be framed through its Provisional Liquidator and not through a former Chairman lacking authorization to represent the company.
Sunil Bhareja v. Shyam Lal Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a registered Agreement to Sell and Power of Attorney do not confer ownership but the plaintiff has locus standi to maintain a partition suit, and the plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on limitation or title grounds at the initial stage.
Priya Darshan Gupta v. Anoop Gupta
The Delhi High Court extended the timeframe for interim deposit of Rs. 50 lakhs in a partnership dispute, upholding the trial court's order restraining the appellant from using partnership assets pending trial.