Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Vimal Jain
The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be included in loss of dependency for self-employed or fixed salary earners and enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim accordingly.
Sumati Chamoli & Ors. v. Shobha Kumar & Ors.
The High Court restored a motor accident claim petition dismissed without proper inquiry into payments under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, directing expeditious trial against the negligent driver, owner, and insurer.
MD ISMAIL & ANR v. THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident death claim of a 17-year-old child by applying inflation-corrected notional income and an age-appropriate multiplier as per established legal principles.
Dan Singh Bawa & Ors. v. N.D.M.C.
The Delhi High Court upheld NDMC’s property tax assessment based on market rent under Section 63 of the NDMC Act, disallowing cost-based valuation for vacant portions and excluding air-conditioning charges from rateable value, dismissing the petition challenging the assessment.
Mamta & Ors. v. Sazid Ali & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting the deceased's income tax returns as reliable evidence of income and applying future prospects, awarding interest at 9% per annum from petition filing.
Lal Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for aggravated sexual assault and assault with intent to disrobe a minor girl, rejecting his plea of mental unsoundness and minor contradictions in witness testimony.
Sunil Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC based on credible victim testimony and medical evidence, dismissing the appeal seeking leniency.
HH Interior & Auto Components Limited v. Commissioner of Central Excise & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Customs and Central Excise Settlement Commission cannot reject settlement applications solely due to differences between the parties and must consider all disclosed evidence, allowing judicial review of its orders.
Simran @ Meena Khan v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for acid attack causing grievous injuries, enhanced their sentence to life imprisonment for attempt to murder, and increased victim compensation, emphasizing the special evidentiary value of injured witness testimony and the gravity of acid attack crimes.
Ajay Singh Chautala v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the denial of parole to a convicted prisoner, holding that parole is an executive function and judicial interference is warranted only in cases of arbitrariness or violation of fundamental rights.
Karan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified appellant Karan's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to grievous hurt under Section 326 IPC, holding that the deceased's statement was admissible under Section 32 of the Evidence Act and intention to cause death was not proved.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Ganesh Bhambhu
The Delhi High Court dismissed NDMC's writ petition, affirming that contractual Staff Nurses have no right to regularization but vacant posts must be utilized on contract basis respecting the 'last come first go' principle.
Prahlad @ Pahalad @ Pappu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and raping a minor girl, holding that contradictions in the prosecutrix's statements and delay in disclosure did not vitiate the prosecution case supported by medical evidence.
Mohan Lal Pant v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation for financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme within 12 weeks and communicate the decision in writing.
Chaman v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and criminal intimidation charges due to inconsistencies and improbabilities in the prosecutrix's testimony, emphasizing that uncorroborated and unreliable testimony cannot sustain conviction.
Rakesh @ Goga v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the robbery conviction due to inconsistencies and held the appellant guilty only of causing simple injuries under Section 324 IPC.
Pradeep Goyal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences against a minor, holding that credible victim testimony corroborated by medical evidence suffices for conviction despite minor contradictions and delay in FIR.
Baby Mahima Taneja v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a minor motor accident victim by increasing future medical expenses, disability, and loss of amenities awards, and raised the interest rate on the compensation.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd v. Krishan Singh
The Delhi High Court reduced non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim to statutory limits and rejected the insurer’s plea for exoneration due to failure to prove invalid driving licence.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Monika Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order holding that a candidate with B.El.Ed. and M.Ed. degrees meets the essential qualification for appointment as Post Graduate Teacher despite initial regulatory conflicts.