Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Shri Ram Murthy and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is statutorily liable to compensate third parties for accidents caused by a stolen vehicle driven by an unknown person, rejecting insurer's plea for exoneration despite absence of driver and alleged policy breach.
Payal & Ors. v. Balbir Singh & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly assessing income as skilled worker wages, applying the proper multiplier for age, excluding future prospects for a self-employed driver, and increasing non-pecuniary damages and interest.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Har Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a motor accident death compensation award under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, affirming the no-fault liability principle and the prescribed multiplier and deduction rules.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sheela Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying a 50% deduction for personal expenses to the spouse's dependency and upheld income tax deductions, clarifying principles for loss of dependency calculation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Sanjeev Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal’s award including future prospects in loss of dependency and enhanced non-pecuniary damages, dismissing the insurer’s appeal in a motor accident claim.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Janardhan Pandey; National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Asha Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation under a cover note despite cancellation of the insurance contract due to dishonoured premium cheque, allowing recovery from the insured.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Janardhan Pandey; National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Asha Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld that an insurer who issued a cover note must pay compensation to accident victims despite policy cancellation due to dishonoured premium cheque, with a right to recover from the insured.
Vijay Lakshmi Sinha v. Director of Education & Anr
Delhi High Court directs school to pay teachers benefits under Sixth Central Pay Commission and mandates written reasons if denying bonus claims, allowing further legal recourse.
Rajaram Prasad v. Sultan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by accepting income tax returns as proof of income and held that insurer’s indemnity liability cannot be denied due to irregularities in the driver’s license.
Amit Kumar Chauhaan & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Vinod Thapliyal & Ors. v. Vandana & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Bharat Singh Rawat v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice in a property dispute.
Mahinder & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal proceeding under Section 498A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon an amicable settlement, emphasizing the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Parveen Kumar Khurana v. State of Delhi (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
National Association of States Agro Industries v. Rajinder Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction decree under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRCA on bonafide requirement grounds, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural mandates for leave to defend.
Mohd Parvej v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Mohd. Parvej for robbery under Section 394/34 IPC based on reliable eyewitness identification and adverse inference drawn from refusal to undergo TIP.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd v. Naresh Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal on breach of policy terms due to invalid vehicle permit but upheld the compensation awarded to the claimant, granting the insurer recovery rights against the vehicle owner and driver.
Pivi Faceo v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused involved in a fake currency and fraud conspiracy case, holding that the gravity of offences and stage of trial did not warrant bail.
Amit Kumar Gupta & Monu v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a kidnapping and murder case of a minor, holding that the gravity of the offence and evidence on record did not warrant bail at the trial stage.
Rahul Devralia v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of impersonation and loan fraud, emphasizing the gravity of offences and risk of misuse of liberty despite prolonged custody without trial progress.