Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
M/S SPEARHEAD DIGITAL STUDIO PVT. LTD. v. H.K. MITROO
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.
State v. Jeewan Kumar Paswan & Ors.
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.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Vimlesh & Ors.
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.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Vikram @ Sanjay & Ors.
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.
Chit Narayan Yadav & Anr v. Orix Auto & Business Solutions Ltd & Ors
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.
Parvesh & Ors. v. Dharmender & Ors.
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.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Gulabi Devi & Ors.
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.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Smt Ganga Devi & Ors.
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.
Union of India v. Union of India
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.
M/S SHRI NATH CARGO PVT. LTD. v. M/S PARAG SAREES
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.
Manoj v. State of NCT of Delhi
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.
Atul Singh Gandas v. Lt. Governor of GNCTD
The Delhi High Court held that provisional regularisation certificates issued without statutory authority or verification confer no legal rights and are not legally enforceable.
Dr. K.P.S. Malik v. Union of India and Ors.
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.
Mr. Lovkesh Sawhney, APP with Inspector Rajesh Kumar, PS Swaroop Nagar. v. OM PRAKASH AND OTHERS .....
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.
Sushma v. Union of India
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.
Prof. Ajay Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
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.
Naresh Kumar v. State
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.
Anuj Sharma v. Ahsahul Haq & Ors.
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.
ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY v. JASWINDER SINGH & ANR.
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.
UOI AND ORS v. Rajnesh Jain
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.