Delhi High Court
93,453 judgments
Sanjay Jain v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld charges under Section 120-B IPC against the petitioner based on circumstantial evidence and co-accused disclosures, dismissing his revision petition challenging the conspiracy charge.
Dinesh Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for raping a minor, ruling that the credible sole testimony of the child victim sufficed for conviction despite delay in FIR and absence of physical injuries.
Iqbal Singh and Anr v. Ashok Lamba and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the restoration of a suit dismissed for non-appearance, holding that deaths in the plaintiff's family constituted sufficient cause under Order IX Rule 9 CPC, and imposed costs to compensate the defendants.
Ravinder Kumar Bran v. Anil Saini
The Delhi High Court directed co-owners of a building to cooperate in submitting a joint regularization application to the municipal authority and comply with arbitration orders regarding financial instruments, disposing of the appeal accordingly.
National Insurance Company v. Rajni
The Delhi High Court upheld a compensation award for death due to composite negligence and ruled that widow's compassionate employment unrelated to the accident cannot reduce loss of dependency.
Kausarperwin v. Director of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed payment of Sixth Pay Commission benefits to petitioners within three months and allowed filing of separate writ petitions for other monetary claims with specific pleadings.
Jaico Book Distributors v. KVR Chandra & Sons HUF
The Delhi High Court disposed of two appeals by Jaico Book Distributors against KVR Chandra & Sons HUF based on a settlement requiring possession handover and payment of damages.
Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Smt Roopwati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the motor accident compensation award while clarifying that future prospects cannot be added without evidence, following binding Supreme Court precedents.
Vijay Pal v. Pawan Kumar Saini & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim to include loss of earning capacity due to permanent disability, attendant charges, and increased amounts for pain and suffering, loss of amenities, and loss of income.
Savita Kumari Gupta & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Revisional Court order directing FIR registration for failure to afford hearing, emphasizing the mandatory nature of natural justice under Section 156(3) CrPC.
Rajeshwar Prasad Agarwal v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 337, 338, and 228 IPC based on an amicable settlement and compensation to the injured parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. M/S. BHPV Officers Association & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed BHEL's appeal, setting aside the AAIFR order that annulled the rehabilitation scheme on technical grounds, and directed reconsideration on merits with proper reasoning.
D.D.A. v. R.S. Samdaria
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused for alleged misuse of residential premises for commercial purposes, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
Amarjit Singh v. Ravinder Kumar Kandh
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that unsubstantiated claims of alternate accommodation by the tenant cannot defeat bona fide requirement of the landlord supported by medical evidence.
Satish Kumar @ Satish Singh v. Laxmi Chand Jain and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction petition under bona fide requirement grounds, dismissing the tenant's leave to defend application due to lack of triable issues and absence of suitable alternate accommodation.
Yashpal Arora v. Mamta Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order on the ground of bona fide requirement of the landlord for commercial use by her sons, rejecting the tenant’s challenge.
Union of India & Ors. v. Rajender Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bona fide requirement grounds under the DRC Act, ruling that tenant hardship is not a valid defense to refuse leave to defend.
Kumar Aluminium Ltd. v. Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking restoration of possession of disputed industrial premises, directing the parties to resolve the issue in the pending DRT proceedings under the SARFAESI Act.
Dev Narayan Mishra v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a 90-year-old petitioner’s claim for freedom fighter pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Scheme, holding that he satisfied eligibility criteria through official records and a valid Personal Knowledge Certificate.
Lt. Col. (Retd.) N.S. Gulia v. General Secretary, The Indian Ex-Services League
The Delhi High Court held that a conditional donation to a society operating in public law can be reclaimed if the specified purpose is not fulfilled within a reasonable time, allowing refund with interest under Article 226.