Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Sindhu Mittal v. Kanhai Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals seeking enhancement of compensation in motor accident claims, holding that double recovery is impermissible and compensation must be based on credible evidence.
Sindhu Mittal v. Kanhai Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals seeking enhancement of compensation in motor accident claims, holding that double recovery of medical expenses is impermissible and compensation must be based on credible evidence.
Sindhu Mittal v. Kanhai Lal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals seeking enhancement of compensation in motor accident claims, holding that awards must be based on credible evidence and preventing double recovery of medical expenses.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Frick India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that tenancy rights held continuously since 1973 and surrendered in 1997 constitute a long-term capital asset, entitling the assessee to long-term capital gains treatment.
M/S CHATTERJEE CLEANING ARTS SERVICES PVT. LTD v. ASSISTANT PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER
The Delhi High Court directed the PF authorities to decide the petitioner's pending representation regarding interest and damages for delayed PF contributions, upholding the validity of levying interest and penal damages post pre-discovery period under the Employees Provident Fund Act.
Omkar Nath v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal of the husband and convicted him under Sections 304B and 498A IPC for dowry death caused by partial hanging resulting in hypoxic brain damage.
Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Ved Prakash Verma and Anr
The Delhi High Court modified its earlier judgment to hold that removal of a member from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India takes effect only upon Gazette notification and written communication, not from the date of the judgment.
C.R.P. No.129/2014 v. C.R.P. No.130/2014
The High Court upheld that a suit by an executant seeking cancellation of an agreement to sell must be valued for court fee based on the consideration amount stated in the document, regardless of the suit's declaratory form.
M/S BRISK INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPERS PVT LTD v. NAVEEN NARANG & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the petition challenging forfeiture of earnest money, holding that time was the essence of the contract and assistance in building plan sanction was not a pre-condition for sale deed execution.
Dr. Krishan Dass Nagrath v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court granted letters of administration on a foreign probate Will for immovable property in India, subject to payment of stamp duty as per local circle rates.
Santosh Mittal v. Sudha Dayal
The High Court reversed the acquittal and convicted the respondent under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the presumption of liability on cheque issuance was not rebutted and the legal notice was duly served.
DELHI WAKF BOARD v. GOVERNMENT OF N.C.T. OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed the Government to dispose of the Wakf Board's representation for removal of encroachments on Wakf property within three months, affirming the statutory duty under the Wakf Act.
Gopal Krishan Aggarwal v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused charged with conspiracy to commit murder, holding that no fresh grounds justified bail after prior Supreme Court rejection and emphasizing the trial court’s role in assessing evidence.
Rima Gulshan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's discretion to dismiss the application for police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC in a property dispute, emphasizing limited scope for FIR registration and cautioning against High Court interference when alternative remedies exist.
Sarla Rakheja v. Bimla & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction restraining defendants from alienating the disputed property, emphasizing the plaintiff's strong prima facie case and the need to preserve the status quo pending final adjudication.
Vishal Kapoor v. Sonal Kapoor
The Delhi High Court held that applications under Section 340 CrPC alleging perjury in civil suits should be heard at the final stage of the proceedings, dismissing the appellant's appeal against deferral of such an application.
National Highways Authority of India v. Elsamex -TWS-SNC-JV
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation and interest to a contractor for delays caused by the employer, rejecting the employer's challenge on public policy and jurisdictional grounds.
Ashwini Kumar Verma v. A.K. Tandon & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a party's demand for return of earnest money does not conclusively establish non-readiness to perform, and issues of readiness and willingness for specific performance require trial, setting aside the dismissal of the suit.
Azaj Ahmad v. State & Ors.
The appellant voluntarily withdrew the criminal appeal against acquittal, leading to dismissal of the appeal and discharge of sureties.
C.V. Rao & Ors. v. Strategic Port Investments KPC Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim reliefs under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act protecting investor rights under an Investment Agreement despite RBI's regulatory objections to the Put Option clause, affirming the arbitrability of disputes and the applicability of interim injunction principles.