Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
National Insurance Company Ltd v. Shri Nand Lal & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal against a motor accident compensation award, holding that vague reports and failure to prove a fake driving licence or pursue procedural remedies do not justify recovery rights.
Suman Kumari & Ors. v. Dharambir Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing future prospects to 50% and awarding higher non-pecuniary damages, while condoning delay in filing the appeal.
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Kanchan Seth and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable to pay compensation to third parties despite dishonour of premium cheque and cancellation of policy, and enhanced the compensation awarded by the Tribunal.
Pramod Arora v. Lt. Governor of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that children with disabilities have a distinct right to inclusive education under the PWD Act that cannot be diluted by amendments to the RTE Act or administrative orders, directing the State to establish mechanisms ensuring their effective admission and integration in schools.
Shankar Lal @ Shankar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Shankar Lal for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, medical findings, and recovery of incriminating material, dismissing his appeal.
Gurdeep Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction for murder based on credible eyewitness and dying declaration evidence, corroborated by weapon recovery and medical reports.
Satya Gupta v. Guneet Singh
The Delhi High Court held that purchase of half share by a tenant does not extinguish tenancy rights in the entire property, directing partition by sale subject to tenancy rights.
Mohd. Akhtar v. The State
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 308 IPC due to insufficient proof of intent to cause death and convicted the appellant under Section 323 IPC for simple injuries, granting probation with compensation.
Brijesh Kumar Gupta v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act, ruling that Section 50 safeguards apply only to personal searches, absence of public witnesses does not vitiate credible official testimony, and seizures in public places fall under Section 43 of the Act.
Rakesh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for forcible dispossession and wrongful confinement of a tenant, granting probation subject to compensation and good conduct bonds following a civil compromise.
Rakesh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for forcible dispossession of a tenant but granted probation subject to compensation and good conduct bonds following a compromise between parties.
Rakesh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for forcible dispossession and wrongful confinement of a tenant, granting probation subject to compensation and good conduct bonds following a civil compromise.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Yasmin
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim award assessing the deceased's income as per Minimum Wages Act and allowing 30% future prospects addition, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Vikas @ Johny v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307/34 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served and directed payment of compensation to the victim.
M/S BACO METALLICS INDUSTRIES v. M/S ZETA LEATHERS EXPORTS & ANR.
Delhi High Court held that Delhi courts have territorial jurisdiction to try a cheque dishonour complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where the cheque was presented and dishonoured through Delhi clearing and notice was served from Delhi.
Ex.Const. Ram Kumar v. UOI & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of guilt against a BSF constable for intoxication but set aside his dismissal as disproportionate, directing reinstatement with partial back wages.
Peeyush Agarwal v. Sanjiv Bhavnani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, holding that shares held in trust are judicially recognizable despite Section 153 of the Companies Act, 1956, and that the Benami Transactions Act does not apply where no consideration is paid, thereby restoring the suit for adjudication on merits.
Aditya Nashier v. CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash charges against a Junior Engineer accused of forgery and corruption, holding that framing of charges requires specific material and that interference at an advanced trial stage is inappropriate.
Ashok Kumar Sarna v. Aman Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Rent Control Act, holding that bona fide need must be tested based on immediate circumstances and that the landlord is the best judge of property use.
Sahil v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for armed robbery and causing hurt, holding that mere possession of a deadly weapon during robbery suffices under Section 398 IPC, and reliable testimony of victims can sustain conviction even without independent corroboration.