Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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Tirlochan Singh & Anr v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 Aug 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:3948

The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs under Sections 323, 354(B), 506, 509, and 34 IPC on the ground that the parties had resolved their misunderstanding, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR cross FIR inherent jurisdiction

Tirlochan Singh & Anr v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 Aug 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:3947

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under IPC Sections 323, 354(B), 506, 509, and 34 on the ground that the parties had resolved their misunderstanding, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR cross FIR misunderstanding resolved

Nikhil Nanda & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

09 Aug 2019 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2021:DHC:692

The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly attested and registered Will concerning an offshore bank account, holding that the legacy passes to legal heirs under Section 104 ISA despite the death of a legatee during proceedings.

civil petition_allowed Significant Probate Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will execution Attesting witnesses

Akhilesh v. Suresh Kumar

08 Aug 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7507

The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous petitions due to the petitioner's non-appearance despite repeated calls and adjournments.

criminal petition_dismissed non-appearance dismissal petition criminal miscellaneous case

Dalit Pichhara Varg Alpsan Kayak Vikas Samiti v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

08 Aug 2019 · D. N. Patel; C. Hari Shankar · 2019:DHC:7497-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking inclusion of Holambi Kalan village in a government list for Gaon Sabha land transfer and development, holding that such policy decisions are not subject to judicial interference absent arbitrariness.

administrative petition_dismissed Delhi Panchayat Raj Act, 1954 Gaon Sabha land Article 226 judicial review

Angad Singh v. Union of India

08 Aug 2019 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2019:DHC:7514

The Delhi High Court held that a Union of India Advisory is not binding on States and Union Territories and dismissed petitions challenging it as withdrawn with liberty to file fresh petitions against subsequent Circulars.

administrative appeal_dismissed Advisory Union of India State Governments binding effect

Bakhtawar Lal Nagpal v. Prabhu Mahto

08 Aug 2019 · J. R. Midha · 2019:DHC:3912

The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement is not warranted when an employer loses bona fide confidence in an employee due to alleged misconduct, awarding compensation instead.

labor appeal_allowed Significant loss of confidence reinstatement compensation domestic enquiry

Chattrapal Singh Lodha & Ors. v. State of NCT

08 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:3914
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The High Court held that production of original electronic devices obviates the need for a Section 65B certificate at the charge framing stage, dismissing the petition challenging charges framed on electronic evidence without such certificate.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 65B Evidence Act electronic evidence primary evidence secondary evidence

Deepak Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

08 Aug 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:3913

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC arising from matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of criminal proceedings Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute

Oshihama v. Delhi Police

08 Aug 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:3908-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking full custody and FIR registration under the POCSO Act, holding that ongoing family and criminal proceedings provide adequate remedies and premature judicial intervention is unwarranted.

family petition_dismissed custody dispute minor child sexual abuse POCSO Act

MCD v. Anil Gupta and Ors.

08 Aug 2019 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2019:DHC:3907

The Delhi High Court modified its earlier judgment to deny interest to the contractor after finding that a crucial tender condition was withdrawn but suppressed, holding that judgments obtained by fraud can be recalled under inherent powers and ordering an enquiry into the conduct of officials.

civil appeal_allowed Significant fraud on court suppression of documents Section 151 CPC modification of judgment

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN & ORS

08 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:3921

The Delhi High Court held that enhanced compensation notified in 2018 applies prospectively but the higher of earlier awarded amount with interest or notified amount is payable, and insurer cannot recover compensation from deceased owner's heirs without proving willful policy breach.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation enhancement Notification retrospective applicability insurance policy breach

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN

08 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:3916

The Delhi High Court held that enhanced compensation rates notified in 2018 apply prospectively but the higher of earlier awarded or notified amounts with interest must be paid, and denied insurance company’s recovery claim against deceased owner’s family for lack of evidence of wilful breach.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Notification dated 22.05.2018 retrospective application

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN

08 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:3920

The Delhi High Court held that enhanced compensation rates notified in 2018 apply to prior accidents if higher than earlier awards, and insurers cannot recover compensation from deceased owners without proof of willful policy breach.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation Notification 22.05.2018 retrospective application

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN

08 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:3918

The Delhi High Court held that enhanced compensation rates notified in 2018 apply prospectively but must be paid if higher than earlier awards, and denied insurer's recovery claim due to lack of evidence of license breach.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation enhancement Notification retrospective applicability insurance liability

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN

08 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:3919

The Delhi High Court held that enhanced compensation notified post-accident is payable if higher, and denied insurance company recovery from deceased's heirs absent proof of invalid driving license.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal compensation enhancement notification retrospective application insurance company recovery

Bhim Sain v. Mohinder Kumar

08 Aug 2019 · Yogesh Khanna · 2019:DHC:3917

The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging a Will begins from the date of knowledge of the Will, not from the date of probate grant, dismissing the suit as time-barred.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Limitation Act Article 58 Will Probate

Rajinder Singh Duggal v. Joint Director Enforcement Directorate, Government of India

08 Aug 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:3915

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the appellate tribunal's dismissal for non-compliance with mandatory pre-deposit conditions under FEMA, affirming strict adherence to procedural requirements.

administrative appeal_dismissed Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 pre-deposit condition section 19(1) FEMA appeal dismissal

Dinesh Singh Panwar v. State N.C.T. of Delhi

08 Aug 2019 · G. S. Sistani; Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:3906-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of four appellants acting with common intention, relying on credible eyewitness and medical evidence despite claims of faulty investigation and interested witnesses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 307 IPC Section 34 IPC common intention

NTPC v. WPIL

08 Aug 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:3911

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award limiting damages to the encashed Bank Guarantee, holding that the petitioner was not obliged to accept the respondent's substitute associate before terminating the contract and that damages must be supported by proof of actual loss.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Contract termination Bank Guarantee Mitigation of losses