Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Abhay Singh Chandel & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

11 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6685

The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC in a matrimonial dispute based on a genuine settlement and divorce, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Section 498A IPC

Digjam Limited v. DLF Universal Limited

11 Oct 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:6686
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The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitration award granting refund with pendente lite interest and maintenance charges, dismissed forfeiture of earnest money, and clarified that liability adjustments against a related arbitration award depend on separate court adjudication under a scheme of arrangement.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Specific Relief Act, 1963 Scheme of arrangement Sections 391 to 394 Companies Act

State Bank of India v. Sanjay Kumar

11 Oct 2018 · C. Hari Shankar · 2018:DHC:6680

The Delhi High Court quashed an industrial tribunal's award and orders due to judicial misconduct and bias, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication by a different officer.

industrial appeal_allowed Significant judicial misconduct judicial bias cross-examination Industrial Disputes (Central) Rules, 1957

Seema Begum v. Arun Kumar Singh

11 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6679
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age, held the insurer liable despite an expired fitness certificate, and aligned non-pecuniary damages with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency multiplier future prospects

Seema Begum v. Arun Kumar Singh

11 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6676
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a fatal motor accident claim, held insurer liable despite expired Fitness Certificate, and denied insurer's recovery rights against vehicle owner.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency multiplier future prospects

Bharti AXA General Insurance Co Ltd. v. Poonam & Ors.

11 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6677

The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by reducing future prospects addition to 40% and adjusting non-pecuniary heads in line with the Supreme Court’s Pranay Sethi ruling.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects non-pecuniary compensation

TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SHYAM @ DEEPAK

11 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6678
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to the injured in a motor accident claim, upheld insurer's liability, and reduced interest on compensation to 9% per annum following Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insured vehicle liability compensation enhancement loss of earning capacity

Dr. Neeraj Goyal v. State

11 Oct 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6684

The Delhi High Court set aside earlier orders framing charges to allow examination of crucial witnesses omitted during pre-charge evidence, ensuring a fair trial under Section 311 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC Pre-charge evidence Summoning witnesses Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

Dr. Neeraj Goyal v. State

11 Oct 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6682

The Delhi High Court set aside framing of charges against petitioners due to omission to examine crucial witnesses, directing re-examination under Section 311 CrPC to ensure fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC pre-charge evidence framing of charges summoning witnesses

Kashmiri Lal Garg v. State & Anr

11 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6683

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused, holding that investigative deficiencies alone do not justify revocation of bail when the investigation concerning the accused is complete.

criminal petition_dismissed anticipatory bail Section 439(2) CrPC custodial interrogation protest petition

Phool Singh v. Delhi Development Authority

11 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6651

The Delhi High Court remanded property suits to the trial court to determine the exact land parcel of the disputed property based on demarcation reports, upholding injunctions only against forcible dispossession without due process.

property other property dispute Khasra number adverse possession injunction

Prem Chand v. Shamim Husain & Ors.

11 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6674

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim and held the actual owner with Superdari liable to pay, clarifying owner liability and compensation assessment principles under the Motor Vehicles Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Compensation Superdari Registered owner liability

Prem Chand v. Shamim Husain & Ors.

11 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6675
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Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to injured motorcyclist and held actual vehicle owner liable despite non-registration, applying principles of ownership and future prospects in motor accident claims.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 compensation enhancement loss of earning capacity future prospects

Anita Rani Mangla v. Bhagwat Dayal & Ors.

11 Oct 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6657

The Delhi High Court held that limitation for cancellation of forged documents starts from the plaintiff's knowledge of fraud and set aside the trial court's dismissal of the suit as barred by limitation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant limitation period Article 59 Limitation Act cancellation of documents forged documents

Amar Singh v. State & Anr.

11 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6658

The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of a Section 138 NI Act offence upon settlement and payment of costs, leading to the petitioner's acquittal.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque bounce Compounding of offence Settlement agreement

Yash Bindlish & Ors. v. State & Anr.

11 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6659

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

Dharmender @ Dharmu & Ors. v. State & Anr.

11 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6660

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a dispute over irrigation water following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to end futile criminal proceedings to restore peace.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement criminal proceedings Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

Dharmender @ Dharmu & Ors. v. State & Anr.

11 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6661

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a dispute over irrigation water after the parties amicably settled their differences, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile and contrary to justice.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement compromise criminal proceedings

Neeraj Kishore & Ors v. State & Anr

11 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6662

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement

Shailender Singh & Anr v. The State & Anr

11 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6663

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord following a mutual settlement and divorce between the parties.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute settlement