Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Sharad Kumar Yadav v. Chairman, Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging non-appointment due to failure to submit requisite eligibility documents on time and inordinate delay in filing the petition.
Gudia & Ors. v. Mukesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim but upheld the binding Supreme Court precedent that no addition for future prospects is warranted for self-employed deceased absent exceptional circumstances.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. M.K. Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal for reduction of compensation due to failure to prove breach of policy terms and upheld the compensation awarded to the claimants in a motor accident claim.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. M.K. Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed both appeals, holding that the Insurance Company failed to prove breach of policy terms to recover compensation from the insured, and the compensation awarded to the claimants was not inadequate.
HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. Lalta Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded for death of a B.Tech student in a motor accident, rejecting addition for future prospects due to poor academic record and affirming multiplier based on claimant's age.
HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. Lalta Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded for death of a student in a motor accident, holding that addition for future prospects depends on academic performance and that the multiplier is based on the age of the claimant or deceased, reaffirming binding Supreme Court precedents.
Reena Suri v. Union of India & Ors.
Acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid or offered, notwithstanding compensation deposited in treasury.
Shashi Kher & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid or offered, and mere deposit of compensation in treasury without possession does not prevent lapse.
Lajjawati v. Union of India & Ors.
Acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid or offered within five years, and mere deposit of compensation in treasury without possession does not prevent lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
The State (NCT of Delhi) v. Sanjay & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused in an abduction case where the prosecutrix voluntarily accompanied the accused, holding that free consent negates the offence under Sections 363 and 368 IPC.
Manju Sharma @ Maya Devi v. Kalawati
The High Court allowed the tenant's revision petition setting aside the dismissal of leave to defend in an eviction case, holding that a prima facie triable issue was raised warranting trial.
S R Gupta v. O P Mehta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction proceedings under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement for possession based on family accommodation needs and limiting revisional interference to cases of gross illegality.
Chammi Begum v. Noor Bano & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's closure of the plaintiff's evidence and dismissal of the review petition due to repeated delays and non-payment of costs under Section 35-B CPC.
Ranbir Singh v. UOI & Ors.
The court held that failure to issue a note of disagreement and provide an opportunity to respond vitiates disciplinary dismissal, directing fresh proceedings in accordance with natural justice.
Mahesh & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified the sentence of first-time offenders convicted under Sections 341, 323, and 34 IPC, treating the time already spent in custody as their substantive sentence while upholding the compensation order.
Sunder Dev Kushwaha v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for possession of fake currency under Sections 489B and 489C IPC but modified the sentence considering the period already served and his conduct.
Director General of Works, CPWD v. Sushil Kumar & Others
The Delhi High Court held that CPWD employees are entitled to overtime wages under the Minimum Wages Act and Rule 25, setting aside the withdrawal of double overtime payments and affirming the binding Supreme Court precedent in Y.A. Mamarde.
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF WORKS, CPWD v. SUSHIL KUMAR & OTHERS
The Delhi High Court held that CPWD employees are entitled to overtime wages under the Minimum Wages Act and Rule 25 of the 1950 Rules, overruling the withdrawal of double overtime payments and affirming the binding Supreme Court precedent in Y.A. Mamarde.
Anand Chaturvedi & Ors. v. Pravesh Chaturvedi
The Delhi High Court granted interim possession of disputed building portions to the petitioners and appointed an arbitrator suo motu, balancing parties' rights pending arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Phoolwati v. Natho Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding the trial and appellate courts' findings that the disputed room belonged to the respondent following partition and that the appellant, as a licensee, was obliged to vacate upon withdrawal of permission.