Delhi High Court

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Ravi v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

02 Apr 2014 · Sanjiv Khanna; G. P. Mittal · 2014:DHC:1863-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition challenging the lawful detention of Anand Rao, holding the Juvenile Justice Board's age determination as conclusive and the detention lawful.

criminal petition_dismissed habeas corpus juvenile justice board age determination lawful detention

Krishan Lal Dilawari v. State & Ors.

02 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1878

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against probate court’s rejection of a Will due to absence of original Will, suspicious circumstances, and lack of credible evidence, affirming strict proof requirements for probate under the Indian Succession Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant probate petition Indian Succession Act, 1925 Will execution and attestation original Will

Mahender Kumar Garg v. Harish Nagpal

02 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1875

The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of restoration applications and appeals in a landlord-tenant dispute where the tenant failed to comply with court orders and admitted rent above the rent control threshold, dismissing the appeal with costs.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant restoration of appeal dismissal in default tenant landlord dispute Delhi Rent Control Act

Smt. Babi Kunvar v. Union of India

02 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1865

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's rejection of a false claim petition for statutory compensation for death on railway property and initiated proceedings under Section 340 Cr.P.C. for filing a dishonest claim.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Railways Act, 1989 statutory compensation untoward incident false claim

M D, PANBAS v. NEELAM & ORS

02 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1864

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding 50% for future prospects for a deceased driver below 40 years, rejecting the appellant's plea of exemption due to lack of commercial license.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation future prospects loss of dependency motor accident claim

Minakshi Arora v. Umesh Kumar Batra

02 Apr 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1866

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a monthly tenancy by legal notice and service of summons under amended Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, dismissing the tenant's second appeal against possession decree.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant termination of tenancy Section 106 Transfer of Property Act monthly tenancy service of summons as notice

M D, PANBAS v. Reshma & Ors.

02 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1867

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to negligence and age evidence but enhanced the motor accident compensation by adding future prospects and increasing non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation negligence future prospects

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SH PRAVEEN KUMAR AGGARWAL

02 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1868

The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim Tribunal's award granting compensation for serious injuries despite delay in filing the claim, emphasizing entitlement based on medical evidence.

civil appeal_dismissed motor vehicle accident compensation delay in filing claim total hip replacement

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Kamlesh & Ors.

02 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1869

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing deduction towards personal expenses to 50%, adding 50% for future prospects for a 34-year-old deceased, and raising non-pecuniary damages awarded to the claimant.

civil appeal_partially_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation future prospects personal expenses deduction

Rakesh and Anr. v. National Ins Co Ltd and Ors.

02 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1870

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a fatal accident claim by applying 50% future prospects addition, increasing the multiplier to 18 based on the deceased's age, and awarding higher non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation enhancement future prospects multiplier loss of dependency

Rajbir Singh and Anr v. National Ins Co Ltd and Ors

02 Apr 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1871

Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying correct future prospects addition and multiplier based on the deceased's age, emphasizing proper proof of income and just non-pecuniary damages.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim compensation future prospects multiplier

Ashok Kumar & Anr. v. Sunil Kumar & Ors.

02 Apr 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:1879

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming bona fide need and absence of alternate accommodation despite tenant objections.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide need eviction

Ashok Kumar & Anr. v. Sunil Kumar & Ors.

02 Apr 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:1880

The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act on the ground of bona fide need of the landlord, rejecting tenants' claims of alternate accommodation and ownership disputes.

property appeal_dismissed Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 Section 14(1)(e) bona fide need eviction

Pawan v. State

02 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1853

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants charged under Sections 411 and 412 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove that the recovered rice was the same as the stolen rice, creating reasonable doubt on identity of stolen property.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 411 IPC Section 412 IPC stolen property identity of stolen goods

Pawan v. State

02 Apr 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1852

The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants charged under Sections 411 and 412 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove that the recovered rice was the same stolen rice, creating reasonable doubt on identity and knowledge of stolen property.

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Tejbir Singh v. Rawel Kaur

02 Apr 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:1876

The Delhi High Court dismissed an application to implead a third party claiming independent title in a suit for specific performance, holding that only parties to the contract are necessary or proper parties in such suits.

civil petition_dismissed Significant specific performance Order I Rule 10 CPC impleadment third party

Sonu @ Attey v. State NCT of Delhi

02 Apr 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:1860

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Sonu @ Attey for causing dangerous injuries with a knife under Section 307 IPC, dismissing his appeal but modifying the sentence to the period already served.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 307 IPC dangerous injury eyewitness testimony non-recovery of weapon

Abdul Hamid v. State

02 Apr 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:1872-DB

The Delhi High Court delivered a judgment in criminal appeal CRL.A.4/2000 involving appellant Abdul Hamid and the State on April 2, 2014, referring to an order in CRL.A.694/1999.

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Mohd. Yameen v. State

02 Apr 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:1859-DB

Suraj v. NCT of Delhi

01 Apr 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1816

The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant’s conviction under Section 326 IPC for acid attack but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors and lack of evidence supporting grave provocation.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant acid attack Section 326 IPC grave and sudden provocation voluntarily causing grievous hurt