Delhi High Court

92,628 judgments

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M/S SPEARHEAD DIGITAL STUDIO PVT. LTD. v. H.K. MITROO

17 Apr 2014 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2014:DHC:2051

The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint for specific performance of an alleged oral agreement to sell due to lack of cause of action and bar of limitation under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC specific performance oral agreement to sell cause of action

State v. Jeewan Kumar Paswan & Ors.

17 Apr 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; G.P. Mittal · 2014:DHC:2046-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a homicide case due to failure of prosecution to prove a direct causal link between injuries and death, despite admitted injuries and delayed FIR.

criminal appeal_dismissed delay in FIR causal link post mortem report Section 313 CrPC

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Vimlesh & Ors.

17 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:2037

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased's family in a motor accident claim where sole negligence of the offending vehicle's driver was established without contributory negligence by the deceased.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation contributory negligence rash and negligent driving

Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Vikram @ Sanjay & Ors.

17 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:2042

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the motor accident compensation awarded to the injured claimant due to lack of evidence disproving insurance coverage and appropriate assessment of damages.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim insurance liability dishonour of cheque compensation quantum

Chit Narayan Yadav & Anr v. Orix Auto & Business Solutions Ltd & Ors

17 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:2035

The Delhi High Court held that the multiplier for loss of dependency under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act must be based on the age of the deceased, not the claimant, and enhanced the compensation accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 163-A loss of dependency multiplier method

Parvesh & Ors. v. Dharmender & Ors.

17 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:2041

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding future prospects, increasing non-pecuniary damages, and awarding pain and suffering for prolonged hospitalization before death.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation enhancement future prospects loss of consortium pain and suffering

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Gulabi Devi & Ors.

17 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:2036

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, holding that the insurer failed to prove invalidity of the vehicle's permit and must bear liability and costs.

civil appeal_dismissed insurance liability vehicle permit burden of proof motor accident claim

New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Smt Ganga Devi & Ors.

17 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:2038

The Delhi High Court upheld the addition of 50% towards future prospects for a deceased driver aged 32 and enhanced non-pecuniary damages, directing the insurer to pay increased compensation with interest.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation future prospects loss of consortium loss of love and affection

Union of India v. Union of India

17 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2039

The Delhi High Court held that a non-speaking arbitral award must be set aside and remanded to the arbitrator for a fresh reasoned decision in accordance with Section 31(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitral award Non-speaking award Section 31(3) Arbitration and Conciliation Act Remand to arbitrator

M/S SHRI NATH CARGO PVT. LTD. v. M/S PARAG SAREES

17 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2040

The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that the first appeal against an ex parte decree was barred by limitation and reaffirmed that a transporter’s statutory liability under the Carriers Act cannot be limited by contract.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation condonation of delay ex parte decree transporter liability

Manoj v. State of NCT of Delhi

17 Apr 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:2032

The Delhi High Court altered the appellant's conviction from robbery under Section 392 IPC to possession of stolen property under Section 411 IPC, emphasizing that mere possession does not prove participation in robbery.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant robbery Section 392 IPC possession of stolen property Section 411 IPC

Atul Singh Gandas v. Lt. Governor of GNCTD

17 Apr 2014 · Manmohan J · 2014:DHC:2034

The Delhi High Court held that provisional regularisation certificates issued without statutory authority or verification confer no legal rights and are not legally enforceable.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant provisional regularisation certificate unauthorised colonies Regulations for Regularisation of Unauthorised Colonies 2008 legal sanctity

Dr. K.P.S. Malik v. Union of India and Ors.

17 Apr 2014 · Manmohan J · 2014:DHC:2033

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the findings of an expert committee that respondent's publications were not fraudulent, holding that such factual conclusions are not subject to interference in writ jurisdiction absent bias or perversity.

administrative petition_dismissed writ petition fraudulent publication expert committee inquiry

Mr. Lovkesh Sawhney, APP with Inspector Rajesh Kumar, PS Swaroop Nagar. v. OM PRAKASH AND OTHERS .....

17 Apr 2014 · HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE S. MURALIDHAR; HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MUKTA... · 2014:DHC:2028-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of three appellants for the brutal murders of Yogesh and Asha, acquitting two others for lack of participation, applying the 'rarest of rare' doctrine and principles of common intention.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant murder death sentence rarest of rare common intention

Sushma v. Union of India

17 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:2049

The Delhi High Court allowed the widow's appeal, holding the Railways strictly liable for compensation under the Railways Act, 1989 for the death of her husband who fell from a train, despite the absence of a journey ticket.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Railways Act 1989 untoward incident strict liability Railway Claims Tribunal

Prof. Ajay Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

17 Apr 2014 · Jasmeet Singh, J · 2022:DHC:3447
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual harassment, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and investigation must proceed, emphasizing judicial restraint in interfering with ongoing criminal proceedings.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR sexual harassment Internal Complaints Committee

Naresh Kumar v. State

16 Apr 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1994

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Naresh Kumar under Section 304(1)/34 IPC based on a reliable dying declaration and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appeal.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant dying declaration Section 304(1) IPC identity of accused voluntariness

Anuj Sharma v. Ahsahul Haq & Ors.

16 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2014:DHC:2024

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim after recognizing 100% functional disability and ordered payment of increased damages including future prospects and non-pecuniary losses.

civil appeal_allowed Significant permanent disability loss of earning capacity future prospects compensation enhancement

ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY v. JASWINDER SINGH & ANR.

16 Apr 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:2026

The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against unauthorized use and passing off of the registered ZIPPO trademark by a defendant vendor, while declining damages in ex parte proceedings.

civil appeal_dismissed trademark infringement passing off permanent injunction registered trademark

UOI AND ORS v. Rajnesh Jain

16 Apr 2014 · Gita Mittal; Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:2025-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside mala fide adverse remarks in an officer's Annual Confidential Report, directing it be treated as non est and dismissing the Union of India's writ petition.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Annual Confidential Report mala fide promotion Departmental Promotion Committee