Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Anand Ballabh Phulara & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's award holding the insurer of a Bolero liable for compensation in a motor accident involving composite negligence where the other negligent vehicle fled the scene.
M/S THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.LTD v. SHEKHAR @ CHANDERSHEKHAR & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal's compensation award including income assessment based on minimum wages with 50% future prospects addition for a self-employed injured claimant without documentary proof of income.
Medical Council of India v. Muzaffarnagar Medical College
The Delhi High Court set aside the order allowing a late postgraduate course application by Muzaffarnagar Medical College, holding that the Medical Council of India's prescribed cut-off dates must be strictly followed and that MCI is a necessary party in such writ petitions.
Suresh Puri v. State Bank of Travancore and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a bank transfer order, allowing the petitioner to seek future rural postings near Delhi subject to vacancy and administrative approval.
Amit alias Pandya v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for attempted murder and illegal possession of arms, relying on corroborated evidence despite hostile witnesses.
Fight for Human Rights v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking broad directions on affordable medical treatment and regulation of medical practices, holding that existing statutory mechanisms suffice and courts should not interfere with government health policy.
Jagan v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of attempted murder under Section 307 IPC due to insufficient and inconsistent evidence, emphasizing the necessity of corroborative forensic proof and reasonable doubt in criminal convictions.
M/S ARJUMAN FARMS & RESORTS PVT. LTD. v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation not paid within five years, regardless of court stay orders.
RAM KALA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that a Section 6 declaration made beyond the one-year period from the Section 4 notification is invalid, causing acquisition proceedings to lapse, and allowed the writ petition challenging such declaration.
Ajay Kumar & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi); State (Govt of NCT Delhi) v. Banti & Anr.
The Delhi High Court acquitted two accused of abduction and assault charges due to inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence, hostile testimony of the victim, and failure to conclusively prove her minority.
Punam Laul v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the old Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession or compensation is not completed within five years, regardless of court stay orders preventing possession.
Ajay Kumar & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of abduction and related charges due to inconsistencies in the victim's testimony, failure to prove her minority, and investigation lapses, granting them benefit of doubt.
The Commissioner of Customs (I&G) v. Navshiv Retails Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing customs redemption fine and penalty on imported mobile phones bearing valid IMEI numbers despite differing brand names, ruling no illegality or security threat existed.
The Commissioner of Income Tax-II v. M/S Johnson Matthey India P. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of penalty under Section 271G, holding that penalty cannot be imposed without clear proof of delay in filing transfer pricing documentation within the prescribed time.
Commissioner of Income Tax (Central) II v. Home Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that additions for alleged cash loans and interest repayments cannot be sustained on mere suspicion without direct evidence under the Income Tax Act.
Commissioner of Income Tax - 15 v. Shri Chintoo Tomar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that reopening of income tax assessment under Section 148 was invalid due to lack of valid reasons to believe that income had escaped assessment.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Mradul Construction Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bonafide necessity grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that a landlord company need not specify exact business plans before seeking possession.
Lavasa Corporation Ltd v. Krest Infratech Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Lavasa Corporation Ltd. against defendants for infringing its registered trademark "Lavasa" by using deceptively similar marks in similar real estate projects.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. & Ors. v. M/S Pioneer Agrovision Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiffs' "PIONEER" mark is a well-known trademark and granted permanent injunction and damages against defendants for unauthorized use causing infringement and passing off.
Shri Jai Prakash v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act without possession or compensation for over five years before the 2013 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.