Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Mohd. Sabir @ Sonu & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court modified convictions from dacoity to robbery due to insufficient number of accused, acquitted one appellant for lack of evidence, and upheld others’ convictions based on recoveries and victim’s court identification despite TIP failures.
Reckitt Benckiser (India) Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside licence cancellation orders for Benzocaine condoms due to lack of prior hearing and directed fresh consideration after opportunity of hearing.
Dr. Nitin Johar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Medical Council of India to complete recognition of post-graduate medical degrees within a fixed timeframe, holding that students admitted in accordance with law should not be denied degrees due to institutional non-compliance.
Ravinder Kumar @ Sadhu v. State
The High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC while setting aside other convictions due to lack of credible evidence, emphasizing the primacy of medical and forensic proof over contradictory witness statements.
ITE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. DELHI TOURISM AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that an unconditional acceptance of an offer to extend a contract creates a binding agreement which cannot be unilaterally withdrawn, granting interim relief to the appellant against the respondent's attempt to revoke the extension.
SOM PROJECTS PVT LTD v. RITES LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the recall of a tender due to ambiguity in credit item quoting, dismissing the petitioner's claim to contract award based on flawed financial bid evaluation.
Sanjay Aggarwal and Ors. v. Parkash and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld 50% contributory negligence against the claimant driver but ordered full compensation to other injured third parties and enhanced the death claim compensation applying correct legal principles.
Vinod Kumar & Anr v. Ajay Kumar Singhal
The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction decree under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that the landlord failed to prove bonafide need and absence of alternate accommodation, with fabricated evidence undermining the eviction claim.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Farida & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, an insurer cannot deny compensation on the ground that the deceased driver lacked a valid driving license, affirming no-fault liability principles.
Desh Raj Singh Gautam v. Sunil Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of future income in a motor accident claim by correctly applying the multiplier method for post-retirement disability loss.
Reliance General Ins Co Ltd v. Shobha Rana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the tribunal's finding of negligence and the award of compensation with future prospects to the deceased's dependents.
Dileep Wangoo & Anr. v. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging IIISLA's election process, holding that non-members lack locus to contest internal elections and that membership admission procedures must be followed.
Virender Kumar Sikka (Deceased) v. Juginder Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree of ejectment against the legal heirs of a deceased tenant, holding that oral tenancy terminable by notice was validly terminated and security deposit claims do not bar ejectment.
Mukesh Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 on the ground of amicable settlement and payment of dues, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. and Article 226 of the Constitution.
Santosh Kumar Lobaniya v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406 and 498A IPC arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226.
Rahul Batra & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Vicky @ Vikas v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentences of two appellants for robbery with dangerous injuries, rejecting their appeal and application for concurrent sentences.
BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL v. NARENDER SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld contributory negligence of both drivers in a fatal accident, enhanced compensation including transport allowance and future prospects, and increased interest rate on the award.
Rajpal @ Hathi @ Sonu v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from kidnapping and robbery with a deadly weapon to kidnapping and theft with force, acquitting him of robbery due to lack of evidence of threat with a weapon.
Shaheed v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of culpable homicide under Section 304-II IPC due to failure of the prosecution to conclusively prove his identity as the assailant, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal law.