Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Kapil Mohan Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award, ruling that an insurer's liability towards third parties is unlimited despite policy limits, and affirmed substantial compensation for future medical treatment based on credible medical evidence.
Sunita & Anr v. Ajay Singh Yadav @ Satbir & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by rejecting contributory negligence and applying res ipsa loquitur to hold the driver liable, while excluding insurance company liability due to the deceased being a gratuitous passenger.
Kishori Lal v. Ram Saran
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the ground of landlord's bonafide necessity, rejecting vague claims of alternative accommodation and affirming that leave to defend can be denied in absence of triable issues.
Faridabad Manufacturing (Engineering Products) Pvt. Ltd. v. Sh. Yashpal Arora & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory 15-day period under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act for filing leave to defend, dismissing the petition challenging eviction for delay beyond this period.
Md. Irfan v. Jamuna Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bonafide necessity grounds where the landlords proved ownership, tenancy, and lack of alternative premises, dismissing the tenant's revision petition.
Shinichoro Ishikawa & Ors. v. Narender Kumar Sehgal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint against company directors cannot be rejected at the threshold merely for lack of specific allegations, as their liability depends on evidence to be adduced at trial.
Javed v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, relying on credible dying declarations and medical evidence, and sentenced him to the period already served.
State v. Raj Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's leave to appeal against acquittal in a molestation and assault case, holding that material inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony and absence of substantial reasons precluded interference.
Vikash & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 427, 452, 323, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to maintain peace and prevent abuse of process.
Ashwani Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498-A, 323, 342, and 506 IPC based on a settlement between the parties and the remote possibility of conviction.
Shobha Jain & Anr. v. Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 420, and 120B IPC in a Chit Fund dispute on the basis of settlement and repayment to subscribers, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Comverse Networks Systems India Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax Delhi-XVI & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a person can be treated as a representative assessee under Section 163 of the Income Tax Act only if the income in the relevant assessment year belongs to a non-resident, and since Mr. Daly was resident during the relevant year, the petitioner cannot be treated as his representative assessee.
Balbir Singh Kohli v. Suman Verma
The Delhi High Court held that tenancy rights can be surrendered by some legal heirs to others and are inheritable property rights under succession law, dismissing the petition challenging this principle.
M/S Anantji Gas Service v. Indian Oil Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal of interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the appellant failed to establish a prima facie case against the penalty imposed by Indian Oil Corporation.
Delhi Diocesan Trust Association v. Edwin William & Anr
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's orders dismissing the petitioner's claim of fraudulent suit withdrawal, holding that the power of attorney was not legally revoked and no prima facie fraud was established.
M/S R.B. SETH JESSA RAM & BROS v. M.K. GAUR & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal without approval under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act is void, recovery under Section 33C(1) requires a valid award, and the question of workman status must be decided by the Industrial Tribunal.
Jai Singh v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of family members for dowry death due to lack of specific evidence and affirmed the conviction and sentence of the husband for cruelty and abetment to suicide.
Dev Chander Sood & Ors. v. H.L. Sud & Ors.
In a partition suit, defendants who have not filed written statements are entitled to cross-examine plaintiff witnesses and lead evidence to rebut the plaintiff's case, given the unique nature of such suits.
CCS Infotech Ltd & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the demand notice under Section 138 of the NI Act was validly issued within thirty days excluding the date of dishonor information, and Delhi courts have jurisdiction to try the complaint.
RAJASTHAN RAJYA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LTD v. REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER
The Delhi High Court held that the Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal has jurisdiction to restore an appeal dismissed for non-appearance if the restoration application is filed within thirty days from communication of the dismissal order under Rule 15 of the 1997 Rules, and set aside the Tribunal’s order rejecting restoration on limitation grounds.