Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Tirlochan Singh & Anr v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Anr
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.
Tirlochan Singh & Anr v. State (Govt. NCT of Delhi) & Anr
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.
Nikhil Nanda & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
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.
Akhilesh v. Suresh Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the criminal miscellaneous petitions due to the petitioner's non-appearance despite repeated calls and adjournments.
Dalit Pichhara Varg Alpsan Kayak Vikas Samiti v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
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.
Angad Singh v. Union of India
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that a Union of India Advisory is not binding on States and Union Territories and dismissed petitions challenging it as withdrawn with liberty to file fresh petitions against subsequent Circulars.
Bakhtawar Lal Nagpal v. Prabhu Mahto
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.
Chattrapal Singh Lodha & Ors. v. State of NCT
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.
Deepak Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
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.
Oshihama v. Delhi Police
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.
MCD v. Anil Gupta and Ors.
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.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN & ORS
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.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN
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.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN
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.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN
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.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEV KARAN
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.
Bhim Sain v. Mohinder Kumar
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.
Rajinder Singh Duggal v. Joint Director Enforcement Directorate, Government of India
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.
Dinesh Singh Panwar v. State N.C.T. of Delhi
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.
NTPC v. WPIL
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.