Delhi High Court

58,912 judgments

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State v. Harbhajan Singh & Ors.

01 Aug 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:4755-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing cautious scrutiny of testimony from close relatives.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant eyewitness testimony benefit of doubt Section 302 IPC murder

Bhupinder Dutt Joshi v. State

01 Aug 2018 · S. Muralidhar; Vinod Goel · 2018:DHC:4756-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of the appellant, holding that exclusive presence with the deceased at the time of homicidal death and failure to explain circumstances under Section 106 Indian Evidence Act justified the conviction.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC Section 106 Indian Evidence Act homicidal death circumstantial evidence

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INS. CO. LTD. v. MUNNA @ DAUD & ORS.

01 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4747

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is entitled to recover compensation paid if the driver lacked a valid license for the vehicle, modifying the Tribunal's award to shift liability to the owner and driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability valid driving license recovery rights

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INS. CO. LTD. v. MUNNA @ DAUD & ORS.

01 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4748

The Delhi High Court held that an insurer can recover compensation paid if the driver lacked a valid license for the vehicle, modifying the Tribunal's award to shift liability to the owner and driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance liability valid driving license recovery rights

National Insurance Co Ltd. v. Veena & Ors.

01 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4749

The Delhi High Court modified compensation awarded in motor accident claims by applying correct deductions, future prospects, and multipliers as per Supreme Court precedents, while upholding insurer liability based on driver negligence.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects personal expenses deduction

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Hitesh Sadh & Ors.

01 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4750

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer’s liability to pay compensation in a motor accident claim despite the driver’s fake license, applying the 'pay and recover' principle and dismissing the insurer’s appeals.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim insurer liability pay and recover fake driving license

The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. Hitesh Sadh & Ors.

01 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4751

The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation in a motor accident case despite a fake driving license, applying the 'pay and recover' principle from Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Insurer liability Fake driving license Pay and recover principle

United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Vijay Singh

01 Aug 2018 · Sunil Gaur · 2018:DHC:4752
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The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by applying the multiplier based on the deceased's age and adjusting non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation multiplier loss of dependency

TV Today Network Limited v. BRYS Advertising Private Limited & Anr.

01 Aug 2018 · Manmohan · 2018:DHC:4753

The Delhi High Court allowed a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of money with interest due to defendants' failure to appear, resulting in deemed admission of the plaint's claims.

civil appeal_allowed Order XXXVII CPC summary suit deemed admission non-appearance

Gulfam and Anr v. The State of Govt of NCT of Delhi

01 Aug 2018 · Mukta Gupta · 2018:DHC:4754
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The Delhi High Court modified the appellants' conviction from culpable homicide to causing grievous hurt, holding that death resulted from aggravated illness and lack of intent to kill.

criminal sentence_modified Significant culpable homicide not amounting to murder Section 304 Part-II IPC Section 325 IPC pre-existing disease

Dimple Sharma v. Vipin Sharma

01 Aug 2018 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2018:DHC:4746

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, allowing limited witness examination despite non-filing of witness list, and directed the petitioner to approach the Family Court for maintenance arrears and cost disputes.

family petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Family Court Order XVI Rule 1A CPC Commissioner for recording evidence

Parveen Kumar & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors

01 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4744

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled the dispute through mediation and the complainant withdrew charges.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute settlement mediation

Parveen Kumar & Anr v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors

01 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4743

The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled the dispute amicably through mediation, emphasizing the ends of justice.

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

Deepak Kakkar v. The State & Anr

01 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4742

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 336 and 427 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 336 IPC Section 427 IPC compromise deed

Narender Sayal & Ors. v. State & Ors.

01 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4741

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord upon the parties' settlement and resumption of marital life.

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

Sanjeev Sood v. State & Anr

01 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4740

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings under multiple IPC sections following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR settlement between parties Section 451 IPC Section 380 IPC

Rajeev Gulati v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4745

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354D, 506, and 509 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties settled their dispute and the complainant withdrew the complaint.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 354D IPC Section 506 IPC

Satyaveer @ Sagar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

01 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4738

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties amicably settled their dispute and dissolved their marriage by mutual consent.

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

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01 Aug 2018 · HON’BLE MR JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA; 01.08.2018 SANJEEV SACH... · 2018:DHC:4737

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 406, and 120-B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties involving refund and return of documents, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 420 IPC Section 406 IPC Section 120-B IPC

Ramu Jaiswal @ Ambriszh v. State

01 Aug 2018 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2018:DHC:4739

The Delhi High Court allowed interim bail under police custody for the petitioner to execute sale documents of agricultural land despite pending criminal cases.

criminal other interim bail NDPS Act execution of sale documents police custody