Delhi High Court
82,660 judgments
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. KUSUM
The Delhi High Court reduced motor accident compensation by disallowing addition for future prospects due to lack of evidence, affirming binding Supreme Court precedents on future prospects and judicial discipline regarding conflicting bench decisions.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Laxmi Devi @ Lachho Devi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded to the injured claimant for a motor vehicle accident, holding the quantum of damages reasonable and justified.
Jaswinder v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 420, 468, 471, 448, 506, and 120-B IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Kamlesh Kumar and Others v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the dowry death conviction of Kamlesh Kumar and others, clarifying the interpretation of "soon before" under Section 304B IPC and emphasizing the admissibility of circumstantial evidence in dowry death cases.
Wazir Chand v. State of NCT
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Wazir Chand for murdering his wife by setting her on fire, relying on a credible dying declaration and corroborated eyewitness testimony.
Rahul Rana v. State of the NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside Rahul Rana's conviction for kidnapping and ransom due to insufficient corroborative evidence and improper reliance on co-accused's disclosure statements, emphasizing strict proof requirements for conspiracy and circumstantial evidence.
Naushad Alam v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act based on an amicable settlement and No Dues Certificate, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Nitin Saini & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying the principles of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Vishal Chaudhary & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Harsh Jain & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable mediated settlement and mutual divorce.
Shivji Prasad v. The State (NCT) of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 on the basis of an amicable settlement and No Dues Certificate, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Mohd Saddik @ Suraj v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 363/368 IPC based on the victim's consent and matrimonial alliance, emphasizing the High Court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Rajender Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appointment of an Enquiry Officer over 70 years old, holding that the latest circular imposes no age limit and that repeated challenges constitute abuse of process.
M/S GAIL (INDIA) LTD v. M/S SURYA ROSHINI LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the respondent's tender of cheque constituted full payment of the arbitral award and no interest was payable thereafter, while also emphasizing procedural compliance for appeals.
M/S AERENS ENTERTAINMENT ZONE PVT. LTD. v. PHOENIX ARC PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT’s partial waiver of pre-deposit under SARFAESI Act and declined to interfere with the DRT’s factual findings in an interlocutory writ petition.
Salim Hussain v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Salim Hussain for the murder of his accountant based on circumstantial evidence, rejecting his alibi and plea of false implication.
Ajmer Singh v. UOI
The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement of a force member for carrying unauthorized money, resisting search, and threatening officers, ruling the penalty proportionate and denying parity with unrelated cases.
Tasleem v. Jagdish Chander
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court's order permitting additional evidence on ownership documents produced belatedly after due diligence in a property possession suit.
Virender @ Dillu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of the appellant based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including last seen theory, motive, and failure to explain incriminating circumstances under Section 106 of the Evidence Act.
Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-II v. M/S. Motherson Auto P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision that the sum received by the assessee on account of goodwill was not taxable income, affirming that goodwill valuation depends on multiple business factors and expert evaluation.