Delhi High Court

36,666 judgments

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National Insurance Co. Ltd v. Jagan Singh & Ors.

20 Dec 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:9281
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The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing cross-objections, upheld rash and negligent driving findings, enhanced compensation on non-pecuniary heads as per Supreme Court precedents, and dismissed insurer's appeal and recovery claim against the driver.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant condonation of delay cross-objections rash and negligent driving compensation enhancement

Neeta Amar v. Vipul Amar

20 Dec 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:9365-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on grounds of mental cruelty involving public humiliation, false allegations, and parental alienation under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

family appeal_dismissed Significant cruelty divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 mental cruelty

Hulas Rahul Gupta v. Bureau of Immigration & Ors.

20 Dec 2023 · Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:9356

The Delhi High Court quashed a Look Out Circular issued against a guarantor in a bank loan recovery case, holding that without criminal proceedings, an LOC cannot restrict the fundamental right to travel abroad.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Look Out Circular LOC fundamental right to travel Article 21

Baby Afia Noor v. Maharaja Agarsen Adarsh Vidyalaya School & Anr.

20 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 584

The Delhi High Court held that a school is bound to admit EWS students allocated through the DoE's computerized draw of lots based on seat data provided by the school, and cannot refuse admission due to fewer actual general category admissions.

constitutional petition_allowed Significant Right to Education Act EWS admission computerized draw of lots seat allocation

Anuj Kumar Sah v. Directorate of Education & Anr.

20 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:2282

The Delhi High Court allowed a student from EWS to complete Nursery admission in a school despite initial refusal, emphasizing the child's welfare but denied automatic promotion to the next class.

administrative petition_allowed admission Nursery/Pre-School economically weaker sections computerized draw of lots

Niharika v. Directorate of Education

20 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar · 2024:DHC:3216
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The Delhi High Court confirmed and made absolute the provisional admission of a DG category student shortlisted through a computerised draw of lots, directing the school to admit her and uphold her right to education.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Disadvantaged Group category Nursery admission Directorate of Education computerised draw of lots

Union of India & Ors. v. COL Koutharapu Srinivasa Retd

20 Dec 2023 · C. Hari Shankar; Ajay Digpaul · 2025 SCC OnLine SC 895
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The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of disability pension to a retired army officer for ailments detected after long service, affirming the presumption that such disabilities are attributable to military service unless rebutted by clear evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant disability pension armed forces Rheumatoid Arthritis Primary Hypertension

Mahadeb Sarkar v. Union of India and Ors.

19 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:9181-DB

Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order dismissing the petitioner's application for implementation of engagement order, directing fresh consideration of all pleadings.

administrative appeal_allowed Procedural Central Administrative Tribunal daily wager engagement implementation of tribunal order procedural impropriety

Vasvi Grover v. Manish Grover

19 Dec 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:9119

The Delhi High Court set aside Family Court orders closing the petitioner's right to cross-examine in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the need to balance expeditious disposal with fair opportunity to defend.

family appeal_allowed Significant cross-examination matrimonial dispute adjournment Family Court

Om Prakash v. State & Another

19 Dec 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain

The Delhi High Court set aside orders directing FIR registration against police officers, holding that alleged assault inside police station was not under 'colour of duty' and sanction under Section 140 Delhi Police Act was not required, but the application under Section 156(3) CrPC did not warrant FIR registration without proper judicial scrutiny.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 140 Delhi Police Act colour of duty Section 156(3) CrPC sanction for prosecution

Damini Manchanda v. Avinash Bhambhani

19 Dec 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao; Anoop Kumar Mendiratta · 2023:DHC:9124-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of an interim injunction restraining a respondent from pursuing divorce proceedings in Canada, applying principles of forum conveniens and comity where both parties reside abroad.

family appeal_dismissed Significant anti-suit injunction forum conveniens permanent residency divorce jurisdiction

Prem Singh v. State (GNCT of Delhi)

19 Dec 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:9244
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail applications in an illegal arms case, holding that constructive possession of arms includes control and knowledge, and interim bail granted after reservation of judgment was cancelled.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant bail section 25 Arms Act constructive possession conscious possession

Shashi Jawa v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors

19 Dec 2023 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2023:DHC:9132

The Delhi High Court remanded a probate petition for further evidence on the testator's mental capacity, directing expert testimony before deciding the validity of the Will executed with thumb impressions.

civil remanded Significant probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 testamentary capacity mental soundness

Alok Chopra v. Dhruv Verma

19 Dec 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:9230

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal restoring a complaint dismissed for non-prosecution under Section 138 NI Act, holding that negligence of counsel cannot prejudice the complainant.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act non-prosecution dismissal of complaint ineffective legal representation

Kishore Kanna v. State & Another

19 Dec 2023 · Sudhir Kumar Jain · 2023:DHC:9234
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The Delhi High Court held that mere designation as a Director does not attract criminal liability under Section 141 of the NI Act without specific allegations of responsibility for company affairs and dismissed the petition to quash the complaint.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 482 CrPC Director liability

Bharat Bhushan Sharma v. Union of India

19 Dec 2023 · Sanjeev Sachdeva; Manoj Jain · 2023:DHC:9275-DB

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the petitioner to participate in the skill retest and ordered the recruitment process to proceed in accordance with rules after the petitioner qualified the retest.

administrative petition_allowed skill test retest recruitment process quashing order

Inderpreet Singh Ahluwalia v. Crystal Credit Corporation Limited and Anr.

19 Dec 2023 · Rajiv Shakdher; Girish Kathpalia · 2023:DHC:9253-DB

The Delhi High Court granted a three-week extension to the appellant for depositing the balance auction amount in liquidation proceedings and allowed inspection of relevant documents, modifying the impugned order accordingly.

corporate appeal_allowed auction amount extension of time official liquidator company petition

Gorkha Security Services v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

19 Dec 2023 · Manoj Kumar Ohri · 2023:DHC:9160

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for failing to provide reasons for denial of pre-award interest, holding that unreasoned denial amounts to patent illegality warranting interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitral award pre-award interest Section 31(3) Arbitration Act Section 34 Arbitration Act

The Hershey Company v. Atul Jalan Trading as Akshat Online Traders

19 Dec 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:9248

The Delhi High Court granted an injunction against a trader selling expired counterfeit Hershey's chocolates, directing seizure of goods and police investigation to protect public health and uphold food safety laws.

civil appeal_allowed Significant expired food products counterfeit chocolates Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 interim injunction

The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Ramesh Chowrasia and Ors.

19 Dec 2023 · Navin Chawla · 2023:DHC:9224

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a Lok Adalat settlement and Award due to valid withdrawal of consent before the Award was passed, emphasizing the statutory and procedural requirements for binding Lok Adalat Awards.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Lok Adalat Pre-Lok Adalat Settlement Consent withdrawal