Delhi High Court
93,453 judgments
Dr Vijay Kumar Kadam v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner, ruling that at the charge framing stage, the court must accept prosecution evidence as true and cannot quash the FIR or discharge the accused based on merits or contradictions.
Ajay Gupta v. Anshu Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim maintenance order under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act alongside an existing Section 125 Cr.P.C. order, dismissing the petition challenging the maintenance direction.
TAJ TELEVISOIN INDIA PVT. LTD. v. FASTWAY TRANSMISSION INDIA PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Telecom Tribunal’s interim order directing a broadcaster to supply signals to an MSO pending trial, rejecting the broadcaster’s challenge alleging piracy and pre-judgment.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v. SHAHEENA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against compensation awarded to deceased's daughters in a motor accident claim, holding that future prospects addition was unjustified and personal expenses deduction was rightly fixed at one-fifth.
Archna & Ors. v. New India Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of motor accident compensation on the ground of future prospects due to insufficient evidence.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajeev Kapoor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded for the death of a gainfully employed deceased in a motor accident, ruling the amount just and reasonable even excluding gratuitous services.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Kusum Lata & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the motor accident compensation by recalculating future prospects and multiplier based on the age of the deceased's mother, affirming negligence of the truck driver and clarifying principles for compensation computation.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sarla Katiyar
The Delhi High Court held the Insurance Company liable for compensation in a motor accident involving a stolen vehicle, clarified the assessment of income and future prospects, and enhanced the compensation awarded to the claimants.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sarla Katiyar
The Delhi High Court held the Insurance Company liable for compensation despite the vehicle being stolen, refined the assessment of deceased's income without addition for future prospects, and enhanced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim.
ORIX AUTO INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LTD. v. COMMISSIONER, DVAT, DELHI
Lease rentals paid on or after 1st April 2005 are taxable under the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004 regardless of lease agreement date, but penalty under Section 86(10) cannot be imposed without proof of false or misleading returns.
Commissioner of Income Tax – I v. M/s AAR ESS EXIM PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that an assessee outsourcing manufacturing under its supervision and engaged in assembly, testing, and export qualifies as engaged in manufacture or production under Section 10B of the Income Tax Act, entitling it to tax deduction.
INDIA CARES v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that a municipal corporation must afford an NGO a fair hearing before ordering cessation of its activities on leased premises, setting aside a notice issued without such hearing.
State v. Pradeep Barik
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal in an attempted rape case due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony, delay in FIR, and corroborative medical evidence, emphasizing limited appellate interference without compelling reasons.
Vijay Pal v. State (Govt. of 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, reducing the sentence to the period already served, holding the offence was committed in sudden fight without premeditation.
Punjab & Sind Bank v. Ramanjit Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the DRAT's discretionary reduction of pendente lite and future interest rates in a bank recovery case, emphasizing equity and fairness in modifying contractual interest obligations.
Rashmi Sharma v. Sanjay Mishra
The Delhi High Court restored a criminal complaint dismissed for non-appearance, granting a last and final opportunity subject to costs and strict conditions.
Rail Land Development Authority v. Bhagwati Rail Infra Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's interim orders on stay of bank guarantee encashment and contract interpretation, dismissing RLDA's appeals and affirming that local bye laws do not fully apply to Railway operational buildings.
Shrirakesh v. Saroj
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the Family Court's order granting interim maintenance to the wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, relying on an unchallenged maintenance order under the Domestic Violence Act.
Ms Neha Rajpal v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that eviction of street vendors is prohibited until certification by the Town Vending Committee under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, and directed the Committee to be made functional for resolving disputes.
Management of Kukreja Hospital & Heart Centre Pvt. Ltd v. Sh. Tulsi Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court directed that amounts awarded as back wages be kept in fixed deposit pending final decision on writ petitions, restraining their release to workmen until adjudication.