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Lad Kumari v. Sandeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that a pillion rider cannot be held liable for contributory negligence of the driver, enhanced compensation for loss of income and non-pecuniary damages, but denied compensation for future earning capacity without proof of permanent disability.
Yajur Commodities Ltd. v. Suresh Asrani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition upholding that the limitation period under Section 18 of the Limitation Act starts from the expiry of the promised payment time, reaffirming binding precedent and rejecting the petitioner’s challenge to the limitation and jurisdiction findings.
Arpit Bhargava v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the government and police to finalize and implement a comprehensive action plan and SOP to address bomb threats in schools, emphasizing executive responsibility and coordinated stakeholder involvement.
Mohd. Danish v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the criminal appeal by upholding the robbery conviction under Section 394 IPC but setting aside charges under Section 397 IPC and Arms Act due to contradictions in weapon recovery evidence.
Rajpal v. Kotak General Insurance Company Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award denying Loss of Dependency to claimants living separately from the deceased, affirming that actual dependency must be proven beyond legal relationship.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. SHARP MINT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for condonation of 182-day delay in filing an appeal, holding that negligence and lack of bona fide do not constitute sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
U.N. Saxena v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for non-joinder of necessary parties, holding that persons whose promotion is challenged must be impleaded in the original application before the Tribunal.
Indira Gandhi National Open University v. Bhuvanesh Vyas
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of an employee's retrospective termination by IGNOU for failure to comply with mandatory procedural safeguards under Statute 19, including issuance of a proper show cause notice and affording a reasonable opportunity to the employee.
Roshan Khan and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that contractual ex-servicemen Sub-Inspectors in CRPF are entitled to the minimum pay scale under the 7th CPC, and recovery of excess pay granted on this basis is not permissible.
Phaluta Bai v. Government NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a verified Aadhaar card indicating majority prevails over conflicting school records in age determination and allowed a major girl to live with her chosen partner, dismissing the habeas corpus petition filed by her mother.
Hina Bashir Beigh v. National Investigation Agency
Delhi High Court reduced sentences of two women convicted under UAPA for terrorist activities, emphasizing balanced consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in terrorism-related sentencing.
Vandana Sharma v. Aman Mallick
The Delhi High Court held that withdrawal of a Probate Petition does not bar reliance on the same Will as a defense in a partition suit, and dismissed the plaintiff's application for judgment on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.
BALCORP LIMITED v. M/S GANGA RAM BRIJ MOHAN
The Delhi High Court held that a suit filed against a proprietorship concern in its trade name is maintainable, and technical defects in pleadings can be cured to ensure substantive justice.
Lalit Kumar Gupta v. Mahesh Bansal
The Delhi High Court disposed of a tenancy revision petition on the basis of a mutual settlement providing for possession handover by April 2026 and payment of use and occupation charges, with interim protection conditional on compliance.
M/S Nutri Shine Management Pvt. Ltd. v. Shri Shiv Ram and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order directing the management to pay unpaid wages and compensation to workmen, rejecting the management's claim of abandonment due to failure to rebut unchallenged evidence.
Pabbar Giri @ Vijay v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed a preventive detention order against a narcotics offender already in judicial custody due to unreasonable delay and lack of cogent material showing likelihood of bail and future prejudicial activities.
Javed Ali @ Javed v. National Investigation Agency
The Delhi High Court allowed bail to an accused under UAPA after finding no prima facie case against him and considering prolonged trial delay.
Sharad Gupta v. Sudershan Gupta and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a Will granting absolute interest to a widow prevails over subsequent bequests, dismissing the plaintiff's suit claiming only a life interest was created.
Union of India v. 726674-S EX SGT Jayanta Das
The High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to an ex-serviceman for Bronchial Asthma attributable to military service under established legal presumptions and Supreme Court precedents.
MUNIPAL v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's claim for increments in light of relevant Supreme Court decisions within eight weeks, disposing of the writ petition with liberty for further legal recourse.