Delhi High Court
46,072 judgments
Bayant Singh v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's unwillingness to continue prosecution.
Neeraj Sharma v. State of NCT Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied in a cheating case involving a disputed construction agreement, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation despite pending civil proceedings.
Nadeem Akhtar v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a professor’s Ph.D. degree and appointment on plagiarism grounds after a committee found no evidence of plagiarism.
D.S. Kauntae v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a society's registration for non-impleadment of the society as a necessary party, emphasizing the requirement of proper party joinder.
Ramesh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for acid attack under Section 326A IPC, finding the prosecution evidence credible and rejecting the defense’s claim of false implication.
Sandeep Mehra v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that boundary disputes involving contested facts must be adjudicated by the Deputy Commissioner under the Delhi Land Revenue Act and not in writ jurisdiction, dismissing the petition and directing the petitioner to seek relief before the statutory authority.
Tajinder Singh Gujral v. Gurcharan Singh Chawla
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for specific performance due to failure to prove disputed cash payments, emphasizing the burden of proof and consistency in financial disclosures.
Jagtar Singh v. National Ins Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying updated minimum wages and awarded additional heads of damages for loss of love and affection, consortium, estate, and funeral expenses.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Ramesh
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's compensation award for 30% functional disability and distinct non-pecuniary damages for testicular injury, dismissing the appeal challenging double compensation and disability assessment.
Vinod Kumar & Anr v. Prem Kishore Mohania & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, holding that the landlord's bona fide necessity for adequate accommodation for his family was established and no suitable alternative was available.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Satish Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurance company's appeal by reducing compensation for loss of future prospects to 40%, imposed costs for procedural delay, and directed enhanced compensation with interest to the claimants.
Applique Garments Private Limited v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition for dissolution of Applique Garments Private Limited after confirming compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.
Dr Prasuna Chiluka v. National Board of Examinations & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed NBEMS’s cancellation of a doctor’s DrNB candidature for excess leave, holding that cancellation must be based on grounds stated in the order and that FAQs cannot impose binding liabilities beyond the Leave Rules.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Savita Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award in a motor accident claim, holding the driver’s valid licence negated insurer’s denial of liability and rejecting contributory negligence allegations.
Naresh Kumar Malhotra v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a copyright infringement FIR under Section 482 CrPC following a settlement and the petitioner’s remorseful conduct, emphasizing reform over prosecution.
Satbir Singh & Anr. v. Taslim Begum & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's compensation award based on minimum wages for a skilled worker and affirmed a 25% addition for loss of future prospects for a self-employed deceased aged 50 years.
Prem Wati v. The New India Assurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court enhanced the functional disability from 20% to 30% for a motor accident claimant, increasing compensation and awarding interest at 9% per annum.
Union of India v. Ashok Kumar Saroha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Selection Committee's fixed cut-off date for ITAT member applications, allowing departmental candidates delayed by administrative lapses to make a representation but refusing to override procedural timelines.
Maya Devi & Ors. v. The New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim for a permanent government employee, applying Supreme Court precedents on loss of future prospects, love and affection, consortium, and interest.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Nathu Singh & Ors.
The insurer is liable to pay compensation to third-party claimants despite the vehicle operating beyond the permitted route, with a right to recover from the insured, and compensation includes non-pecuniary damages with interest at 9% per annum.