Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Rajni Adlakha & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a theft FIR arising from a family dispute after the parties amicably settled, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC subject to compensation.
Manish Azad v. State of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 34 IPC based on a lawful and voluntary settlement between parties in a private loan dispute, subject to compensation to the victim.
Vinay Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following a lawful settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sagar Narula & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 394/34 IPC arising from a trivial scuffle amicably settled between parties, subject to community service conditions.
Ketan Aggarwal & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ashok Kumar Tiwari v. Rajesh Kumar Yadav
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and dismissed the suit for recovery of money lent as barred by limitation, while condoning a one-day delay in filing leave to defend.
Ravinder Pahuja & Ors. v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful and equitable implementation of earlier judgments restoring promotional rights to Junior Translators, dismissing challenges to seniority adjustments and creation of supernumerary posts.
Rajan Mehra v. Geetanjali Jolly & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a suit for Rs. 2.10 crores damages for failure to plead any civil wrong or cause of action arising from a divorce decree and related proceedings.
M/S Krishna Engineering Works Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that BIFR must record reasons and refer to the High Court for winding up if revival is not viable, and before winding up, a public notice inviting third party takeover must be issued, setting aside orders dismissing the reference and directing proper procedure on remand.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Jerald Samuel Soloman
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence in a motor accident claim but reduced compensation by applying the correct multiplier based on claimants' age and enhanced interest and damages.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ritu Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's finding of negligence and compensation award including future prospects in a motor accident claim, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. CT Ashok Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurance company's appeal partly, reducing the enhanced compensation and limiting interest liability due to claimant's delay and procedural history in a motor accident claim.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Nagina Begum and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a deceased related to the vehicle owner is a third party entitled to compensation under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, disallowed future prospects on notionally assessed income, corrected multiplier application, and enhanced the compensation with interest.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Nemkhanvung & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, holding it liable to pay compensation as the insurance coverage was effective via a cover note and the learner driver was accompanied by a licensed owner at the time of the accident.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Guddo Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that future prospects cannot be added to loss of dependency for a deceased without proof of progressive income, recalculated compensation accordingly, enhanced non-pecuniary damages and interest, and partly allowed the insurer's appeal.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Renu Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by excluding future prospects for a fixed salary employee and increasing deduction for personal expenses, enhancing non-pecuniary damages and interest, thereby partially allowing the insurer's appeal.
Alpana Gupta v. Pranab Gupta
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal in a matrimonial dispute involving mental illness, directing medical examination of the respondent and restoration of the annulment petition under Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Achla Shokeen & Anr. v. Om Prakash Shokeen & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that co-owners are not entitled to mandatory restoration of electricity without legal or contractual obligation, while maintaining protection against unlawful dispossession.
Madan Gopal Singhal v. State; Narender Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted two accused in a bribery case under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to lack of conclusive evidence of demand and acceptance of illegal gratification, emphasizing that mere recovery of tainted money is insufficient for conviction.
M.F. Rings & Bearing Races Ltd v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that forged Flanges exported by petitioners are entitled to duty drawback under statutory notifications, and executive clarifications or public notices cannot retrospectively deny such benefits.