Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Shiv Kumari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by applying a 30% future prospects enhancement, recognizing dependent major children studying, and increasing non-pecuniary damages, while confirming the use of minimum wages for income assessment.
Pradeep Nangia v. Mamta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award holding the vehicle owner liable as the driver was not duly licensed at the time of the accident, excluding insurance indemnity under Section 149(2)(a)(ii) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
M/S INDIA INFOLINE LTD & ANR v. STATE & ANR
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406, 120-B, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a commercial dispute, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. subject to payment of costs.
Murari v. Shankar Lal and Suresh Bharadwaj
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s compensation claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act due to failure to prove employer-employee relationship and injury during employment.
Dhruv Dev v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a three-year delayed appeal for lack of sufficient cause, emphasizing that negligence or oversight by counsel without evidence does not justify condonation of delay.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd v. Joginder Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer’s liability to third-party claimants is not limited by policy avoidance clauses and enhanced compensation for pain and suffering was awarded based on medical evidence.
Prakash Kaur Chadha & Ors. v. Sudesh Mehta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant for illegal subletting to a company controlled by tenant's son without landlord's written permission under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
M/S EVAM CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD v. THE DIRECTOR (JOIE DE VIVRE RESTAURANTS) & ANR
The Delhi High Court granted unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit where the defendant raised a bona fide triable issue regarding non-compliance with contractual procedures for unscheduled items, holding that a certificate of substantial completion without specified amount does not constitute an admitted liquidated debt.
Attar Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a murder case, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence, the evidence against the applicants, and the need for effective investigation without procedural lapses.
Kishan Lal v. Provident Fund Inspector
The Delhi High Court held that payment of provident fund dues after filing of a criminal complaint does not absolve the employer of criminal liability nor justify quashing of the complaint under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Kishan Lal v. Provident Fund Inspector
The Delhi High Court held that payment of provident fund dues after filing of a criminal complaint does not absolve the employer of criminal liability nor justify quashing of the complaint under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Kishan Lal v. Provident Fund Inspector
The Delhi High Court held that payment of provident fund dues after filing a criminal complaint does not absolve the employer of liability and refused to quash the complaint under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Iva Nandi v. Suresh Toshniwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that in a suit for injunction, subsequent transferees of the suit property need not be impleaded, and the decree against original defendants binds such transferees even if they are not brought on record.
M/S THE NEXT v. M/S KOUTONS RETAIL INDIA LTD
A Section 9 petition under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act cannot be maintained after arbitration proceedings have been terminated, and parties must seek alternative remedies for enforcement.
Future Uday Communication Pvt Ltd v. Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Section 11 petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that objections to arbitrator bias must be raised under Section 12, not Section 11.
B.B. Garg v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing grant of upgraded pay scales to Statistical Investigators, holding that denial based on feeder-promotional pay parity was unjustified and violated equality principles.
Attar Singh v. State; Vidya Devi v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications in a murder case involving elderly victim, emphasizing the gravity of offence and evidence, and directed inquiry into police lapses for delayed charge-sheet filing.
Sunita Devi v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s claim for seniority and increments was not barred by res judicata or constructive res judicata and remanded the matter for fresh consideration by the Tribunal.
Kartar Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape under Section 376 IPC but convicted him for kidnapping and sexual assault under Sections 366 and 354 IPC, applying Section 222 CrPC to convict for lesser offences when major offence ingredients were not proved.
Sneh Lata v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that where no disease is noted at entry into military service, subsequent death from disease is presumed service-related, entitling the petitioner to special family pension, and set aside the Armed Forces Tribunal's denial of such pension.