Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Navdeep Singh v. Lakhvinder Singh & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim involving 100% permanent disability, emphasizing proper assessment of future earning capacity, attendant charges, and future medical expenses, while rejecting contributory negligence.
Viresh Mohan v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of an accused due to lack of prima facie evidence and dismissed the delayed revision petition challenging the order.
Puneet Goel & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled amicably and obtained a mutual consent divorce.
All India Punjab National Bank Officers’ Association v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a three-year residual service requirement for employee nominees to public sector bank boards, holding it a reasonable executive instruction consistent with the statutory Scheme.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Kamlesh Aggarwal & Ors
Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation awards by applying Supreme Court principles on income assessment, future prospects, and non-pecuniary damages in National Insurance Co. v. Pranay Sethi.
The State Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Khursheed
The Delhi High Court overturned the acquittal of an accused in a child rape case, relying on credible child testimony, corroborative medical evidence, and fresh DNA reports confirming the accused's guilt under the POCSO Act.
Raj Kumar v. The Commissioner (Housing LIG), DDA and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a 2004 cancellation of allotment on grounds of delay and laches, holding that repeated representations do not revive a stale claim.
Pooja v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking declaration of lapsed acquisition proceedings due to delay and laches, holding that stale claims cannot be revived under Section 24 of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.
Phoolwati v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed registration and investigation of the petitioner's complaint under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. where a cross FIR on similar facts was already registered, setting aside earlier orders dismissing the petitioner's prayer.
K. K. Chakraborty v. Alankit Assignments Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the appellant voluntarily resigned and the employer lawfully deducted unaccounted advances from salary, upholding the Labour Court's award and rejecting claims of illegal termination.
Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. v. Gyanji Choudhary
The Delhi High Court allowed Samsung's appeal to grant permanent injunction against defendants dealing in grey market goods under the 'SAMSUNG' trademark despite dismissal for non-prosecution, based on defendants' admission of no infringement.
Deepak Chhabra and Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid after possession, and persons with interest via power of attorney have locus standi to claim compensation.
Rajinder Mehra v. Rajesh Tuli and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a certified probate conclusively establishes the validity of a Will and the Executor's authority, dispensing with the need for additional affidavits for property mutation.
GOVT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI v. SAROJ DEVI & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Government's appeal and refused to condone delay, holding that part-time water women are entitled to regularization as per the 2009 circular and government departments must provide satisfactory reasons for delay in filing appeals.
Manish Singhal v. Lt. Governor, NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the land acquisition notifications issued beyond the statutory period after a prior Section 6 declaration was quashed, holding that no fresh one-year period is granted post-quashing under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Radha Devi v. Food and Civil Supplies Department
The Delhi High Court held that illegal termination of a contractual daily wager does not entitle automatic reinstatement with back wages, but enhanced compensation is appropriate.
Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Mr. Omi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that knowingly making false statements under oath before the Court constitutes criminal contempt in the face of the Court, warranting summary punishment under Section 14 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Rajinder Mehra v. Rajesh Tuli and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that production of a certified Will and probate suffices for property mutation without requiring an affidavit from the Executor, overruling earlier office order requirements.
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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of the complaint.
MS Sibha Anwar & Anr v. Anwar Ahmad
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of petitioners from institutionally allotted residential premises while directing the respondent to provide alternative accommodation and recover outstanding dues via maintenance deductions.