Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Rajender Kumar @ Bharat & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Rajesh Chawla & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on a mediated settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Anila Devi
The Delhi High Court held that insurers must pay compensation to claimants for gratuitous passengers on goods vehicles and may recover the amount from the vehicle owner, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. ANILA DEVI
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awards for deceased gratuitous passengers on a goods vehicle, directing the insurer to pay claimants first and recover from the vehicle owner thereafter, consistent with Supreme Court precedents.
Ravinder Singh Verma v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a 64-year-old accused in a child sexual assault case under POCSO and IPC, considering inconsistencies in the victim's statements and the accused's custodial period.
Vishal Kumar v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of attempted murder, relying on parity with a co-accused already on bail and absence of compelling evidence against him.
Association of Healthcare Providers (India) v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the DGHS order enforcing Expert Committee recommendations improving nurses' pay and conditions in private hospitals, ruling it does not revise minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act and mandating due process before cancellation of hospital registrations.
State v. Jagjit Singh
The High Court set aside the acquittal of the accused due to improper closure of prosecution evidence without the complainant's testimony and remanded the case for fresh evidence recording.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Khushboo & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT award holding the insurance company liable based on credible eyewitness identification of the offending vehicle, but excluded interest for a specified period during the appeal pendency.
Saraswati & Ors v. Mustarif & Ors (National Insurance Co Ltd)
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying Supreme Court precedents on loss of future prospects and non-pecuniary damages, directing the insurer to pay increased amounts with interest.
Parshu Ram v. Anil & Ors
The High Court dismissed the petition seeking impleadment of legal representatives after withdrawal of the application before the tribunal, holding the Lok Adalat settlement void ab initio due to the claimant's death prior to settlement.
Navita Arjun Vohra v. Nitin Arjun & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a plaintiff’s substantive challenge to an oral family settlement and its written memorandum can be addressed by recasting issues without allowing a belated amendment, ensuring trial proceeds on merits.
Rajnee@Rajni Gupta & Ors v. The State & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of writ petitions after investigation completion and challan filing, granting liberty to file a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Monu@Manish v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a sexual offence case due to delayed FIR registration, inconclusive medical evidence, and possibility of false framing arising from family disputes.
Rajiv Bhatnagar v. The Disciplinary Directorate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the ICAI Disciplinary Committee's order reprimanding a Chartered Accountant for professional misconduct, rejecting challenges to the validity of his appointment and audit conduct, and affirmed limited judicial interference in disciplinary matters.
BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. v. Ashok Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree setting aside a DAE bill and speaking order for failure to corroborate meter tampering with consumption data and for non-compliance with natural justice.
Combined Traders v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes
The Delhi High Court held that failure of the VAT authority to decide objections within statutory time after valid notice results in deemed acceptance of objections under the DVAT Act, ordering refund with interest to the petitioner.
Ashwani Kumar v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court quashed a municipal circular relocating a hawker without proper site control and safeguards, directing the corporation to ensure lawful permissions and prevent harassment.
Indeen Bio Power Limited v. M/S. EFS Facilities Service (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's finding that no arbitration agreement existed due to non-finalization and non-commencement of contract agreements, dismissing Indeen's appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Sanwar Mal & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the compensation award based on the deceased's regular salary excluding extra class payments, affirming that only fixed salary forms the basis for loss of dependency calculation.