Delhi High Court
72,805 judgments
Gayatri Devi & Ors. v. Arshad Ali & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that future pay revisions cannot be considered for calculating loss of dependency in motor accident claims but enhanced non-pecuniary damages including loss of consortium are payable.
Sumitra & Ors. v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of motor accident compensation, upholding the tribunal's assessment of income without future prospects and appropriate deduction for personal expenses.
P.K. Jain v. Praveen Choudhary
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence of the Ambassador car driver in a motor accident, enhanced compensation for permanent disability including future medical and attendant expenses, and dismissed the respondents' appeal disputing liability and income evidence.
Anuj Kumar Tiwari v. State of the NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation or cruelty.
Pratap Verma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside non-bailable warrants issued prematurely against the petitioner, emphasizing that such warrants must be issued with extreme care balancing personal liberty and societal interest.
Anamika Khurana v. Rajiv Khurana
The Delhi High Court held that a binding Memorandum of Understanding settling maintenance rights precludes fresh statutory claims, limiting the plaintiff's remedy to enforcement of the MOU and dismissed the maintenance suit accordingly.
Harsh Bardhan v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment from the Reserved Panel as UPSC had already recommended the petitioner’s name, rendering further adjudication unnecessary.
Lallan Jha & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following reconciliation between the married parties and withdrawal of related domestic violence proceedings.
Sandeep Kundu v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406 and 498A IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following a lawful and amicable settlement including mutual consent divorce and financial compensation.
Gulshan Joon & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC following the complainant's settlement with the accused and her withdrawal of prosecution.
Vivekanand Singh v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in criminal proceedings does not bar departmental dismissal for misconduct and refused reinstatement to the petitioner.
Polycab Electronics Private Limited v. Jaisingh Wires Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a scheme of amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after ensuring statutory compliance and absence of objections from regulatory authorities.
Springer Editorial Service Private Limited v. Springer (India) Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Springer Editorial Service Private Limited and Springer (India) Private Limited under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, finding no objections and compliance with statutory requirements.
Renu Sharma v. GNCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the State to provide free medical treatment, reimburse medical expenses beyond prescribed limits, and grant compassionate employment to an acid attack victim, emphasizing the State's duty to ensure adequate relief.
Dr. Professor Santosh Panda v. Indira Gandhi National Open University
The Delhi High Court held that a deputationist has no vested right to continue on deputation beyond the sanctioned period and the refusal to extend deputation without reasons does not violate natural justice.
Arun Gogia & Ors. v. State (G.N.C.T. Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sunder Singh & Ors. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 308/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Anselem Lyke Nwoso v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence for possession of commercial quantity heroin, denied bail during appeal, and held that delayed sample collection did not vitiate the trial.
Vinod Kumar Abbey v. M/S Mountain Fallindia Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC is maintainable if a liquidated amount is claimed based on a written contract and directed fresh consideration of leave to defend application, setting aside the dismissal of the suit.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Sandeep & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition seeking leave to appeal against the acquittal of accused in a murder and robbery case, affirming the trial court's detailed appreciation of evidence and witness credibility.