Delhi High Court

59,687 judgments

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National Insurance Co Ltd v. Manoj Kumar & Ors.

25 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6212

Delhi High Court partly modified motor accident compensation awards, affirming insured vehicle involvement and applying Supreme Court precedents to reassess damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation assessment insured vehicle involvement non-pecuniary damages

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Manoj Kumar & Ors.

25 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6207

The Delhi High Court partly allowed appeals in a motor accident claim, confirming insured vehicle involvement and modifying compensation in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation insured vehicle involvement non-pecuniary damages

Ajay Sharma & Ors. v. The State of Delhi & Anr.

25 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6192

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled the dispute and the complainant withdrew criminal charges.

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

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd v. Gaurav Swaroop

25 Sep 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:6201
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Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation awards by upholding insurer’s contributory negligence challenge, adjusting disability assessment, reducing interest rate to 9%, and directing direct payment of future medical expenses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim contributory negligence functional disability future medical expenses

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd v. M/S Banaco Overseas

25 Sep 2018 · Sanjiv Khanna; Chander Shekhar · 2018:DHC:6202-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitration award directing NAFED to reimburse losses and demurrage charges for failure to supply perishable Maize, holding that new pleas not raised before the arbitrator cannot be entertained.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 37 Section 34 Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Newhilla K Marak v. Union of India & Ors.

25 Sep 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:6203
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking to retain a higher-grade government quarter post the death of the allottee spouse, holding no entitlement without statutory backing and affirming the eviction under the Meghalaya Public Premises Act.

administrative petition_dismissed government accommodation eviction Meghalaya Public Premises Act Article 226

Gift Centre (Khushal) v. Indian Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

25 Sep 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw

The Delhi High Court upheld damage charges of Rs.370 per sq.ft. per month as mesne profits payable by unauthorized occupants under the Public Premises Act, rejecting challenges based on alleged lack of evidence and 'without prejudice' offers.

property petition_dismissed Significant Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 mesne profits damage charges unauthorized occupation

M/S ARORA H/W & PAINT STORE v. M/S JAWAHAR CHITS (P) LTD

25 Sep 2018 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2018:DHC:6187

The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree in a chit fund recovery suit, ruling the suit was within limitation and arbitration clause was waived due to non-pleading.

civil appeal_dismissed chit fund agreement limitation period installment payment arbitration clause

Naved Haider Kajmi & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

25 Sep 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:6188

Delhi High Court upheld FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, ruling territorial jurisdiction proper and that settlement does not bar reopening of harassment complaints.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 498A IPC dowry harassment territorial jurisdiction settlement and reconciliation

Imran v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

25 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6195

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused under Sections 376D IPC and POCSO Act, observing insufficient direct evidence and imposing conditions to safeguard the trial and victim.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail Section 376D IPC POCSO Act rape

Sandeep v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

25 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6196

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of dowry harassment and related charges, citing inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and the suicide note.

criminal appeal_allowed regular bail dowry harassment Section 304B IPC suicide note

Gopal Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

25 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6193

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on a settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing restoration of peace and ends of justice.

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

Surender Kumar Pandey v. The State (NCT of Delhi)

25 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6191

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354-A, 509, and 323 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to proceed.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement Section 354-A IPC Section 509 IPC

Satish Kumar Mishra v. Megha Singh

25 Sep 2018 · Prathiba M. Singh

The Delhi High Court held that a valid arbitration agreement existed despite forgery allegations, relying on forensic evidence and part performance, and referred the disputes to arbitration while dismissing challenges to the agreement's authenticity.

civil appeal_allowed Significant arbitration agreement forgery signature genuineness part performance

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. M/S Gaurav Enterprise

25 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6228-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting MTNL's claim of novation of contract and affirmed limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act, dismissing MTNL's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Novation of contract Arbitral award Judicial interference

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. M/S Gaurav Enterprise

25 Sep 2018 · G. S. Sistani; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2018:DHC:6229-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing MTNL's challenge to the contract rate revision, holding that no novation occurred without mutual consent and limiting judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Novation of contract Judicial interference Arbitral award

State GNCT Delhi v. Mohd. Faisal

25 Sep 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:6216

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a sexual assault case due to lack of credible evidence and the prosecution's failure to rebut the possibility of a counterblast FIR.

criminal appeal_dismissed sexual assault molestation POCSO Act benefit of doubt

State v. Maya Dahiya

25 Sep 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:6217

The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of Maya Dahiya for assault causing grievous hurt under Section 325 IPC due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and inconclusive medical proof.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 325 IPC grievous hurt medical evidence expert opinion

Sonu @ Tinku v. State & Anr

25 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6189

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial discord based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's unwillingness to proceed.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC matrimonial dispute

Deepak Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi

25 Sep 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:6194

The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the trial court to re-summon prosecution witnesses for cross-examination after new evidence was produced, emphasizing the accused's right to a fair opportunity to challenge evidence.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant cross-examination prosecution witnesses FSL report new evidence