Delhi High Court
64,846 judgments
Firasat Hussain v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murdering his wife, holding that the dying declaration was unreliable and uncorroborated, and the evidence supported accidental fire.
Harpreet Singh Bhatia v. North Delhi Power Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld that outstanding electricity dues of an old connection can be transferred to a new connection in the same premises under statutory General Conditions of Supply, dismissing the tenant's appeal.
Kamal Kant Kataria & Anr. v. Rupendra Kataria & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the partition decree insofar as it included disputed properties without trial, directing fresh adjudication on ownership after framing issues and allowing evidence.
CVS Insurance and Investments v. Vipul IT Infrasoft Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the seat of arbitration and exclusive jurisdiction lies with the courts at Noida as per the agreement, distinguishing seat from venue.
Madan Lal Khurana & Ors. v. Santosh Khurana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's decree granting possession and mesne profits to the registered owner against gratuitous licensees who failed to prove joint ownership or benami exceptions.
Devendra Kumar Gupta v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the District Collector could not act as arbitrator in a land acquisition compensation dispute due to justifiable doubts about impartiality and appointed an independent arbitrator instead.
Unique Hydrographic Systems Pvt Ltd v. GAIL India Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking interim reliefs against contract suspension and termination due to misrepresentation and poor progress, holding the respondents justified and emphasizing procedural fairness in blacklisting.
Shalini Arora v. Surjit Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's finding that the appellant's tender bid was manipulated after submission, rendering it illegal and void, and directed allotment of the property to the plaintiffs.
Ravi Yadav v. University of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a candidate denied LL.M. admission for failing to qualify the LL.B. course and comply with prescribed timelines for document submission and fee payment.
S. Bhupinder Singh v. Ravi Somani
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for recovery of royalty payments as barred by limitation and lacking cause of action, holding that the claim was time-barred and the agreement lacked valid consideration.
Saheeb Arora v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail application in a cheating and dishonour of cheque case, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation given the prima facie case and unrecovered amount.
Atul Sharma v. Narender Vashishtha & Ors
The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petitions with liberty to file a review application before the trial court, dismissing the petitions as withdrawn.
Arjun v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications for non-prosecution where petitioners failed to appear and no arrest was apprehended due to filing of chargesheet without arrest.
SC JOHNSON PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging income tax assessments, holding that the tax authorities acted within jurisdiction and due process was followed.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited v. Suriya Anjum & Ors.
The insurer was held entitled to recover compensation paid from the vehicle owner and driver due to the insured vehicle lacking a valid permit at the time of the accident.
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited v. Renu Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the motor accident compensation award based on negligence established through res ipsa loquitur and justified inclusion of future income prospects.
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited v. Jai Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award of Rs. 20,92,000 with 9% interest, directing the insurer to deposit the awarded amount to the tribunal for release to the claimants.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited v. Raj Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s direction for the insurer to pay lawyer’s fees and out-of-pocket expenses, allowing the appeal and directing deposit of the awarded compensation excluding such fees.
Anita Bhandari & Anr. v. Madhu Monga & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal’s finding of driver’s negligence in a motor accident claim but reduced the awarded interest rate from 12% to 9% per annum, setting aside the enhanced interest rate for default.
Anita Bhandari & Anr. v. Madhu Monga & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal’s finding of negligence and liability in a motor accident claim but reduced the interest rate on compensation from 12% to 9% per annum, setting aside enhanced default interest.