Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Lokesh Bharti v. Harish Chander & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree dismissing the appellant's claim, holding that the General Power of Attorney and unregistered Gift Deed did not transfer ownership rights, and the plaintiff was entitled to possession and mesne profits.
Ashok Kapoor v. Balwant Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the correct multiplier based on the deceased's age and aligning non-pecuniary damages with Supreme Court guidelines.
Sumitra Devi and Ors. v. Sanjay Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim by adding future prospects and increasing non-pecuniary damages, while maintaining interest at 9% per annum in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Universal Sompo Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Ranu Mohaptra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer’s appeal by reducing the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, applying the Supreme Court’s guidelines on future prospects and non-pecuniary damages, while affirming the set-off of Employees’ Compensation Act payments.
Harminder Singh Chadha v. Commissioner of Customs New Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld penalties against appellants for smuggling under the Customs Act, ruling that rejection of cross-examination requests was not a violation of natural justice given sufficient corroborative evidence.
Shri Ram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Munesh Arya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by recalculating loss of dependency with future prospects and adjusted non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents, awarding interest at 9% per annum.
Shri Ram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Munesh Arya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing income and future prospects, disallowed certain non-pecuniary heads per Supreme Court guidelines, and reduced interest rate to 9% per annum.
Rocky Tuseed v. University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of a student's candidature in DUSU elections due to prior disciplinary action and false affidavit, emphasizing adherence to Lyngdoh Committee guidelines and principles of natural justice.
Kanta Malhotra v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted letters of administration to the petitioner mother as sole legal heir after dismissing the purported Will and probate claims by respondents.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-II v. Brahm Dev Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that the CIT was justified in invoking Section 263 to revise the assessment orders due to the AO’s failure to make necessary inquiries, reversing the ITAT’s decision that had set aside the revision.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax v. Brahm Dev Gupta
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal filed by the Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax against Brahm Dev Gupta in a tax matter, referring to the detailed decision in ITA 907/2017.
Sunil Mehra v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of criminal breach of trust involving entrusted cash, holding that custodial interrogation is necessary given the fabricated theft claims and lack of credible evidence of forced entry.
Mohammad Abdul Moyeed v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a foreign national OCI cardholder denied entry by blacklisting must be afforded a hearing as denial without due process violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
M/S VERSATILE COMMOTRADE PVT LTD v. M/S ANGAD DEVELOPERS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that earnest money forfeiture requires clear contractual terms and proof of loss, allowing recovery of part payments not classified as earnest money and granting leave to defend on disputed issues.
Ambika Trading & Construction Company v. Actuate Business Consulting Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes under a contract arbitration clause and permitted the arbitral tribunal to decide on impleadment of an additional party.
Sakal Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord after the parties reconciled and resumed living together.
Geeta v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner involved in a property fraud investigation due to forged documents and non-cooperation with the investigation.
Anuplal Mandal & Anr v. Chotela Mondal & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying future prospects and correct multiplier while disallowing loss of love and affection following Supreme Court precedent.
Harminder Singh Chadha v. Commissioner of Customs New Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld penalties against appellants for smuggling under the Customs Act, holding that corroborative documentary evidence justified rejection of cross-examination and confirmed their active involvement.
National Highways Authority of India v. Gammon Engineers and Contractor Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitrator who unilaterally fixes fees contrary to the parties' agreed arbitration agreement is de jure and de facto unable to perform functions, justifying termination of the arbitrator's mandate under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.