Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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Bhawana Goel v. The State

04 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6449

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on a full settlement between parties and the complainant's decision not to pursue prosecution.

criminal petition_allowed Section 420 IPC quashing of FIR settlement loan dispute

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Tarsem Kaur & Ors.

04 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6450

The Delhi High Court modified the liability in a motor accident case involving a stationary truck and a moving car, holding both drivers equally negligent and apportioning compensation liability equally between their insurers.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim apportionment of liability stationary vehicle contributory negligence

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Tarsem Kaur & Ors.

04 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6451

The Delhi High Court modified the liability in a motor accident claim involving a stationary truck and a moving car, directing equal 50:50 apportionment of compensation between their insurers based on contributory negligence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim liability apportionment stationary vehicle contributory negligence

The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Munesh Devi

04 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6452

The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal to reduce compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the Supreme Court's Pranay Sethi guidelines on future prospects and non-pecuniary heads.

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

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Arjun Dass & Ors; Shanti Devi & Ors

04 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6457

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeals seeking recovery rights against the driver and owner of the insured truck, holding that insufficient evidence was produced to prove the driver's license was invalid on the accident date.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal recovery rights insured vehicle driver's license validity

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Arjun Dass & Ors; Shanti Devi & Ors

04 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6453

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeals seeking recovery rights against the driver and owner of the insured vehicle due to inconclusive evidence on the invalidity of the driver's license.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal recovery rights insured vehicle driving license validity

Rajeev Sharma v. Shri Raj Kumar & Ors.

04 Oct 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6454

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition upholding the Financial Commissioner’s order restoring an ex parte Revenue Assistant’s order, emphasizing that unexplained delay of over 24 years in filing appeal cannot be condoned and correction of Khasra/Girdawari does not confer title.

property petition_dismissed Significant delay in filing appeal correction of Khasra/Girdawari correction of mutation ex parte order

Anil v. Sahab Singh & Anr.

04 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6455

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to compound the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act following settlement and compliance with Supreme Court directions, resulting in the petitioner's acquittal.

criminal petition_allowed Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonor Compounding offence Settlement

IMAGES CONSUMER MEDIA PVT. LTD. v. SPA LUXUARY LIFESTYLE LTD

04 Oct 2018 · Jayant Nath · 2018:DHC:6474

The Delhi High Court admitted a winding up petition against a company for unpaid advertisement dues, rejecting the limitation defence and appointing a Provisional Liquidator with a conditional suspension to allow payment.

corporate appeal_allowed Significant winding up petition Companies Act 1956 limitation defence Provisional Liquidator

Shobhana Bhartia & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

04 Oct 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6473

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a newspaper company for non-compliance under the Working Journalists Act, holding that jurisdiction lay with Uttar Pradesh authorities after the establishment shifted there, and continuation by Delhi authorities was an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees Act, 1955 Majithia Wage Board jurisdiction abuse of process

Shobhana Bhartia & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

04 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6475

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under the Working Journalists Act against petitioners after their newspaper establishment shifted to Uttar Pradesh, holding that jurisdiction lies with the State where the establishment operates and continuation in Delhi was an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees Act, 1955 Majithia Wage Board jurisdiction abuse of process

Sandeep Sinha & Anr. v. State of NCT, Delhi & Ors.

04 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6472

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under non-compoundable dowry offences arising from matrimonial disputes based on a genuine settlement, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and promote amicable resolutions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR non-compoundable offence Dowry Prohibition Act

Vaidehi Thakar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

04 Oct 2018 · R.K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6471

The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under the Working Journalists Act against a newspaper establishment that had shifted to Uttar Pradesh, holding that Delhi lacked jurisdiction and the complaint was an abuse of process.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Working Journalists Act 1955 Majithia Wage Board jurisdiction abuse of process

Birender Kumar Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6458

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354-D and 509 IPC based on a settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 354-D IPC Section 509 IPC settlement agreement

Ajit Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

04 Oct 2018 · Hima Kohli; Rekha Palli · 2018:DHC:6442-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the seniority placement of a BSF officer already judicially settled, holding that the petitioners must seek remedy against the prior judgment rather than re-litigate seniority.

administrative petition_dismissed gradation list seniority Deputy Commandant BSF

Vinod Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6444

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs alleging forgery and cheating related to property disputes following an amicable settlement between the parties and non-prosecution by the complainants.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement forgery title dispute

Vinod Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 Oct 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6443

The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs alleging forgery and criminal conspiracy over property disputes following an amicable settlement between the parties.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR settlement compromise deed Section 482 CrPC

Ejaz Ahmed Aslam v. Mohammad Azim Ahmed

04 Oct 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6470

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Regular Second Appeal, affirming that a counter-claim decree requires a separate appeal and that the respondent validly proved ownership of the property by gift under Mohammedan Law.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant counter-claim gift under Mohammedan Law possession res judicata

Mukhtar Ali v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

04 Oct 2018 · R. K. Gauba · 2018:DHC:6461

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the issuance of proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C. against an accused who repeatedly avoided trial court appearance despite liberty granted to appear.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 82 Cr.P.C. non-bailable warrant proclamation failure to appear

Neeraj Safi v. State

04 Oct 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:6434-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a domestic servant for rape and murder based on circumstantial evidence, disclosure statements, and forensic reports, dismissing his appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant circumstantial evidence rape murder strangulation