Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Rajender Prasad
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, rejecting contributory negligence and recalculating loss of future income based on superannuation age, while increasing interest to 9% per annum.
Rakesh Jain v. Mithilesh Mishra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal challenging the validity of a General Power of Attorney executed by the landlord, holding that a tenant lacks locus standi to dispute ownership and that the suit was barred by limitation.
Ali Mohmmad Khan v. Pinki & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, setting aside the tribunal's award due to insufficient evidence and remanding the matter for further inquiry with opportunity to lead additional evidence.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SUMAN VERMA
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, holding that absence of a valid permit for the taxi constituted breach of insurance policy terms, entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid from the owner and driver.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SUMAN VERMA
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, holding that absence of a valid permit breached the insurance policy, entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid from the vehicle's owner and driver.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SUMAN VERMA
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, holding that absence of a valid permit constitutes breach of policy terms entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid from the vehicle's owner and driver.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Pushpa Devi
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including all regular allowances in the deceased's income and increasing non-pecuniary damages, directing the insurer to pay the revised amount with interest.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. NIRMALA DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and held it liable to pay compensation based on the cover note despite the insurer's claim of dishonored premium payment cheque.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Vineet Kumar Chaudhary
The insurer was allowed to recover compensation paid from the owner and driver due to the driver’s invalid license and the owner's failure to verify it, absolving the insurer of liability.
Ram Nath v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the DPC's authority to independently assess ACR gradings and dismissed the petition challenging the denial of promotion despite upgraded ACRs.
Food Inspector v. Mohd. Alim
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of a respondent in a food adulteration case due to substantial unexplained variation between expert reports, holding that the sample was not representative as required under the PFA Act.
Dheeraj Goel v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial discord following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sangeeta Singh v. State (Govt of N.C.T of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between business partners, holding that private offences not affecting society can be quashed under Section 482 CrPC.
Sachin Gupta & Ors. v. The State of Govt of N.C.T Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC and Article 226 of the Constitution.
Deepak Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination at a neutral hospital after conflicting reports on the petitioner's hypertension to ensure fair assessment before rejecting his paramilitary recruitment.
Sonu v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed re-examination of a paramilitary recruit after surgery, holding that medical fitness must be determined after an adequate recovery period, with the final decision by a competent hospital being binding.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema Pandey; Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rani Pandey
Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation awards by excluding future prospects without proof, adding loss of estate, and increasing interest rate to 9% per annum.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Seema Pandey; Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Rani Pandey
Delhi High Court modified motor accident compensation awards by excluding future prospects from minimum wage calculations, adding loss of estate, and increasing interest rate to 9% per annum.
M.R. Krishna Murthi v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal enhancing compensation by ₹50,000/- for disability-related expenses while upholding the tribunal's assessment of permanent disability and loss of future income based on the claimant's age at the time of the accident.
Hariom Gurjar & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file a representation before the competent authority.