Delhi High Court

93,453 judgments

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Sanjay Jain v. The State

30 Jan 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:924

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Section 120-B IPC conspiracy circumstantial evidence disclosure statement

Dinesh Singh v. State NCT of Delhi

30 Jan 2015 · S.P. Garg · 2015:DHC:923

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rape child victim delay in FIR medical evidence

Iqbal Singh and Anr v. Ashok Lamba and Anr

30 Jan 2015 · Dharmesh Sharma · 2025:DHC:3350

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant restoration of suit Order IX Rule 9 CPC sufficient cause non-appearance

Ravinder Kumar Bran v. Anil Saini

29 Jan 2015 · S. Muralidhar · 2015:DHC:11786

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.

property appeal_dismissed regularization North Delhi Municipal Corporation building ownership collaboration agreement

National Insurance Company v. Rajni

29 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:899

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant composite negligence motor accident compensation loss of dependency compassionate employment

Kausarperwin v. Director of Education & Ors.

29 Jan 2015 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2015:DHC:11466

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Sixth Pay Commission Director of Education circular monetary benefits writ petition

Jaico Book Distributors v. KVR Chandra & Sons HUF

29 Jan 2015 · J.R. Midha · 2015:DHC:12010

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.

civil settled settlement agreement possession use and occupation damages property dispute

Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd v. Smt Roopwati & Ors.

29 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:900

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim future prospects loss of dependency compensation calculation

Vijay Pal v. Pawan Kumar Saini & Ors.

29 Jan 2015 · G. P. Mittal · 2015:DHC:903

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation enhancement loss of earning capacity permanent disability

Savita Kumari Gupta & Anr. v. State & Anr.

29 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:886

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 156(3) CrPC FIR registration audi alteram partem natural justice

Rajeshwar Prasad Agarwal v. State & Ors

29 Jan 2015 · Sunil Gaur · 2015:DHC:894

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR amicable settlement compounding of offences

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. M/S. BHPV Officers Association & Ors.

29 Jan 2015 · S. Ravindra Bhat; R.K. Gauba · 2015:DHC:873-DB

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Sick Industrial Companies Act Rehabilitation Scheme Appointed Date Effective Date

D.D.A. v. R.S. Samdaria

29 Jan 2015 · Vipin Sanghi · 2015:DHC:883

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Development Act, 1957 misuse of premises residential vs commercial use burden of proof

Amarjit Singh v. Ravinder Kumar Kandh

29 Jan 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:879

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.

property appeal_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act Section 14(1)(e) eviction bona fide requirement

Satish Kumar @ Satish Singh v. Laxmi Chand Jain and Ors.

29 Jan 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:880

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.

civil petition_dismissed Significant bona fide requirement eviction petition Delhi Rent Control Act leave to defend

Yashpal Arora v. Mamta Sharma

29 Jan 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:881

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.

property appeal_dismissed Significant bona fide requirement eviction landlord and tenant commercial tenancy

Union of India & Ors. v. Rajender Kumar

29 Jan 2015 · Mukta Gupta · 2015:DHC:882

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.

property petition_dismissed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act eviction bona fide requirement leave to defend

Kumar Aluminium Ltd. v. Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd.

29 Jan 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:897

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.

civil petition_dismissed SARFAESI Act possession dispute Debt Recovery Tribunal writ petition

Dev Narayan Mishra v. Union of India & Anr.

29 Jan 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:898

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.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Swatantrata Sainik Samman Scheme freedom fighter pension underground suffering Personal Knowledge Certificate

Lt. Col. (Retd.) N.S. Gulia v. General Secretary, The Indian Ex-Services League

29 Jan 2015 · Rajiv Shakdher · 2015:DHC:896

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.

administrative petition_allowed Significant Article 226 writ petition donation refund Societies Registration Act