Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Pankaj @ Pinchoo v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of prosecution to prove a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, including exclusive possession of the recovery site and conclusive forensic linkage.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the insurer liable to pay compensation despite dishonoured premium cheque due to lack of proof of policy cancellation and enhanced compensation for permanent disability based on functional loss.
M/S P.P. JEWELLERS PVT LTD v. ASHOK KUMAR GUPTA & ANR
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages to the plaintiff against defendants infringing the registered trademark "PP JEWELLERS" and engaging in passing off.
Karma Agarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of Karma Agarwal who killed an unknown person and faked his own death by planting his identity documents on the victim's burnt body.
Onkar @ Mody v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for the murder of his daughter by smothering, rejecting the defense of suicide based on strong circumstantial and medical evidence.
Allahabad Bank v. Metal Box India Limited
The High Court held that civil courts lack jurisdiction to entertain suits barred under Section 15 of the Public Premises Act, 1971, and accordingly rejected the plaint filed by the tenant against the bank.
Giriraj Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that non-payment of compensation for land acquisition awarded before the 2013 Act leads to lapse of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the Act, quashing the related notifications and award.
Avdesh Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition upholding the conviction and sentence under Section 395 IPC, holding that probation is not applicable for offences punishable with life imprisonment.
Manjit Singh Mehta v. Balwant Kaur
The Delhi High Court decreed specific performance of a property sale agreement where the plaintiff paid substantial consideration and was ready to complete the transaction, while the defendant refused to execute the sale deed.
Amanjeet Singh v. Yashpal Singh Chauhan & Anr
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of Rs. 1 crore with interest in favor of the plaintiff for breach of contract and failure to refund earnest money under an Agreement to Sell and Memorandum of Understanding, based on unchallenged evidence in ex parte proceedings.
Gurgaon Gramin Bank Officer's Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the amalgamation of Gurgaon and Haryana Gramin Banks for lack of territorial jurisdiction and held that the High Court of Punjab and Haryana is the appropriate forum to adjudicate such disputes.
Mother Teresa Institute of Management v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and writ petition of an institute seeking renewal of affiliation and NOC for a BCA course, holding that discretionary relief is denied due to misrepresentation, non-compliance with land conditions, and abuse of court process.
Mother Teresa Institute of Management v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and appeal seeking renewal of provisional affiliation and NOC for a BCA course, holding that the appellant's misrepresentation and failure to comply with conditions justified refusal of relief.
Gurgaon Gramin Bank Officer's Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the amalgamation of Gurgaon and Haryana Gramin Banks for lack of territorial jurisdiction and held that the High Court of Punjab and Haryana is the appropriate forum.
Gurgaon Gramin Bank Officer's Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the amalgamation of Gurgaon and Haryana Gramin Banks for lack of territorial jurisdiction and held that the Punjab and Haryana High Court is the appropriate forum.
Ashok Kumar v. Prem Lata
The Delhi High Court held that financial hardships do not excuse non-compliance with rent deposit orders under the Delhi Rent Control Act, justifying striking off the tenant's defense for persistent default.
Afsana Khatoon v. M/S The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for motor accident death by applying a 50% future prospects addition and increasing non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Babu Lal v. Basudeo Roy
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the multiplier based on the deceased's age, rejecting unreliable salary proof, and increasing damages for love and affection.
Mahender Singh v. L&T Finance Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 challenging an arbitration award, holding that the proper remedy is under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Arjun v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for kidnapping and raping a 4½-year-old child, holding that credible child testimony corroborated by medical and circumstantial evidence suffices for conviction under Sections 363 and 376 IPC.