402 Delhi High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 17 of 17.
Delhi High Court holds that acquittal on benefit of doubt does not entitle employee to count suspension period as service for pension benefits unless fully exonerated.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC after complainant retracts statement, marries accused, and bears a child, affirming inherent powers under BNSS.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Sections 498-A/406 IPC based on compromise between parties, emphasizing reconciliation and inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Delhi High Court holds that mere use of a term as corporate trade name, without source-identifying trademark use, cannot support cancellation or injunction claims under Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Delhi High Court holds that principal employers cannot evade liability under the Employee’s Compensation Act by delegating work to contractors; Section 12 creates a deemed employment relationship.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC after mutual settlement, affirming that private disputes without public interest may be terminated to secure justice.
Delhi High Court clarifies that mere arbitration venue does not confer jurisdiction; seat must be agreed or determined. Section 42 vests exclusive control in court first approached where cause of action arises.
Delhi High Court holds that childless widow's remarriage does not extinguish family pension rights under CCS Pension Rules; dependent parents ineligible if widow exists.
Delhi High Court holds that RTE Act does not mandate in-kind uniform distribution; DBT-based subsidy complies with statutory obligations.
Delhi High Court holds that Section 12 of the Probation of Offenders Act overrides employer disqualifications based on conviction, where probation is granted. Key precedent clarified.
Delhi High Court holds that while written grounds of arrest are mandatory before remand, the ruling in Mihir Rajesh Shah applies prospectively and requires demonstrable prejudice to invalidate arrest.
Delhi High Court upholds Rs.25 lakh liquidated damages under arbitration award, clarifying that proof of actual loss is not required if parties agreed to genuine pre-estimate in contract.
Delhi High Court upholds arbitral award, holding that failure to rebut documentary evidence submitted by contractor shifts burden to petitioner under Section 34 of Arbitration Act.
Delhi High Court holds that filing petitions based on forged documents and false affidavits constitutes deliberate falsehood in judicial proceedings, triggering criminal liability under Section 340 CrPC.
Delhi High Court holds that failure to provide written grounds of arrest vitiates detention, entitling accused to bail regardless of gravity of offence. Key precedent: Prabir Purkayastha.
Delhi State Commission dismisses consumer complaint as barred by limitation under Section 69 of CPA 2019, holding that joint filing cannot revive stale claims of individual complainants.
Delhi State Consumer Commission holds that Guaranteed Loyalty Additions in ULIP policies are payable only on maturity or death, not on surrender, reinforcing strict construction of insurance contracts.
Delhi State Consumer Commission holds that Section 13(2)(a) of CPA 1986 permits no extension beyond 45 days for filing written statements, even for corporate respondents.