Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
U P State Road Transport Corporation v. Punam Joshi
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of UPSRTC bus driver in a fatal accident, modified compensation awards by excluding future prospects due to lack of proof, enhanced non-pecuniary damages, and increased interest rate on compensation.
Sajjad Haider @ Mohd.Parvez v. The State (Govt. of NCT, Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a Pakistani national for possession of secret Indian military documents under the Official Secrets Act, setting aside his acquittal on those charges and affirming the use of statutory presumption and adverse inference in espionage cases.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Surinder Kumar Sharma & Ors.
The insurer cannot avoid liability to pay compensation to a third party claimant due to the driver's invalid licence but has the right to recover the amount from the driver and owner.
Harjinder Kaur and Ors. v. Gurcharan Singh and Anr.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by increasing non-pecuniary damages, adjusting the multiplier and personal expenses deduction, and raising interest to 9%, while upholding the rejection of claimed employment evidence.
Future Generali India Insurance Co Ltd v. Praveen Bains & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to set aside the compensation award based on uncorroborated oral evidence of income and remitted the matter for further inquiry to determine just compensation.
Reliance Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Babita & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation for loss of dependency by disallowing future prospects on notional minimum wage income in a motor accident claim, enhanced loss of estate, and increased interest to 9% per annum.
Priya Hiranandani Vandrevala v. Niranjan Hiranandani & Anr
Delhi High Court dismissed petitioner’s Section 9 arbitration injunction petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction due to prior Bombay High Court petition under Section 42 of the Arbitration Act.
Kuldeep Vats v. State of National Capital of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of an arms licence due to the licensee's negligence and delay in reporting loss, affirming the licensing authority's power to revoke licences in the interest of public safety.
M/S. SANGAM THEATRE P.LTD. v. CIT
The Delhi High Court held that adjustment of income tax refunds against outstanding demands without prior intimation and formal order under Section 245 is invalid, setting aside the rejection of the petitioner’s KVSS application.
Indair Carrier Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs (General)
Delhi High Court held that mandatory time limits under Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations for issuance of Show Cause Notice and completion of inquiry are binding, quashing revocation of CHA licence due to procedural delay.
Ram Nivas v. The State
The Delhi High Court modified convictions from Section 308 IPC to Section 323 IPC for simple injuries caused in a sudden quarrel, upheld conviction under Section 354 IPC, and directed compensation while setting aside rigorous imprisonment sentences.
Attrey @ Attar Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 132/2005 by referring to a detailed common judgment delivered in a related appeal on the same day.
Gauri Shankar and Ors v. Director of Income Tax and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the seizure and prolonged retention of gold bars and Indian currency by the Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department were unjustified and ordered their immediate release, dismissing appeals against the quashing of the warrant of authorization.
Gauri Shankar and Ors v. Director of Income Tax and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the seizure and retention of gold and Indian currency by Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department were unjustified, quashed the warrant under Section 132(A) of the Income Tax Act, and directed immediate release of the seized property.
Gauri Shankar and Ors v. Director of Income Tax and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the seizure and retention of gold bars and Indian currency by Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department were unjustified, quashed the warrant under Section 132(A) of the Income Tax Act, and directed immediate release of the seized articles.
Ashok Kumar v. District Judge Rohini
The Delhi High Court held that the Chamber Allotment Committee erred in narrowly interpreting 'primarily practicing' and directed allotment of a chamber to the appellant who fulfilled the eligibility criteria under the Chamber Allotment Rules.
Praleen Chopra v. Dr Joginder Bajaj
The Delhi High Court granted interim possession and directed deposit of disputed amounts to balance equities between parties in a collaboration agreement dispute over redevelopment property.
Allied Strips Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle-15
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated beyond four years under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, holding that absence of failure to disclose material facts and prior examination of the issue in original assessment barred reopening.
WORLD BOOK COMPANY (P) LTD v. WORLD BOOK INC & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the injunction restraining the appellant from using the trademark "WORLD BOOK" or any deceptively similar mark, holding that such use infringed the respondents' registered trademark and caused likelihood of confusion.
M/S SECURITY SHOPPE (INDIA) PVT LTD v. DIRECTOR GENERAL, CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
The Delhi High Court held that a laboratory test report must come from a laboratory accredited in the relevant discipline to satisfy tender Trial Directives, rendering respondent No.3's bid non-compliant.