Delhi High Court
68,459 judgments
Naresh Gupta v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
Delhi High Court partly enhanced compensation awarded in motor accident claims by applying established principles on multiplier, income basis, and disability assessment while modifying certain heads of damages.
Naresh Gupta v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court modified the motor accident compensation award by enhancing amounts to claimants based on established principles for loss of dependency and disability, while rejecting insurer's plea for reduction.
Sandeep Kohli & Anr v. Vinod Kohli & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a partition suit on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, rejecting defendant's contradictory oral partition plea and decreeing equal undivided shares in the disputed property.
Kiran v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded in motor accident claims by applying established principles on loss of dependency, disability, and interest, while partially modifying amounts to ensure fair and non-duplicative relief.
Naresh Gupta v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced and modified compensation awarded in motor accident claims by applying established principles on loss of dependency, disability, and interest, while rejecting speculative claims and preventing double compensation.
Raj Kishan & Co. v. Engineering Projects India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting loss of profits claims due to petitioner’s contributory delay and lack of evidence, holding that mere errors by arbitrators do not warrant judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Meera Giri v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of the summoning order against accused due to material contradictions and lack of prima facie evidence, dismissing the petition challenging the order.
M/S COSMOS INFRA ENGINEERING (I) LTD v. M/S TIRUPATI BUILDINGS & OFFICES (P) LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for recovery of license fees and injunctions due to plaintiffs' failure to prove Sale Deeds and possession, holding that oral evidence cannot contradict registered documents and unregistered lease deeds are inadmissible.
Godfrey Phillips (I) Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation not paid within five years, and a subsequent purchaser is entitled to this benefit.
M/S Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd v. Rachna Dewan
The Delhi High Court accepted a mutually agreed Settlement Agreement between the parties, disposed of the appeal accordingly, and directed release of the deposited arrears as per the settlement terms.
Shahrukh @ Salman @ Mota v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction of the appellant for robbery under Sections 392 and 411 IPC based on prompt FIR, recovery of stolen property, and credible victim testimony despite retraction under threat.
Kunal Singh v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of pardon under Section 306 Cr.P.C. to a co-accused turned approver, ruling that such pardon can be granted irrespective of the accused's role and that the investigating officer may file the pardon application.
Nirmal Jain and Ors. v. Ahuja Impex Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that substitution of legal heirs under Order XXII Rule 4 CPC is not maintainable if the defendant was dead before suit institution, and heirs cannot be impleaded without cause of action.
Manoj Kumar Mishra v. CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's application for suspension of sentence pending appeal in a bribery and impersonation case, upheld the trial court's findings on sanction irregularity, and invalidated the trial court's order permitting fine payment in demonetized currency.
Gaya Prasad Pal @ Mukesh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a stepfather for sexual assault and rape of his minor stepdaughter, emphasizing the necessity of proper charge framing under aggravated penetrative sexual assault provisions of POCSO Act and clarifying the interplay between IPC and POCSO offences.
Salwan Boys Senior Secondary School v. Dy. Director Education and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a quasi-judicial authority must pass a speaking order with reasons when setting aside an inquiry report and ordering a fresh inquiry, quashing the non-speaking impugned order.
Shiv Shankar Yadav v. L M Goyal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil appeal by recording and enforcing a settlement between the parties regarding possession and payment obligations of the suit premises.
Arif Saifi v. Parveen Saifi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging interim maintenance orders, holding that the maintenance amount was neither excessive nor unreasonable given the petitioner’s contradictory income claims and assets.
Deepak Aggarwal v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence under Section 138 NI Act against the drawer of dishonoured cheques, rejecting defences based on unacted agreements and confirming liability upon admission.
Deepak Aggarwal v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and enhanced sentence of the petitioner under Section 138 NI Act for dishonour of cheques issued towards repayment of loan, rejecting the defense based on an unacted share purchase agreement.