Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
M.G. Ramachandran and Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that layout plans are not statutory like Master or Zonal Development Plans and can be amended by authorities without Central Government approval, dismissing the challenge to subdivision of a plot and alteration of setbacks.
Sangita Garg v. Indian Airlines Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld Indian Airlines' termination of airhostesses for failure to maintain prescribed weight limits, affirming contractual terms and rejecting claims under Flying Crew Service Regulations and natural justice.
Gopal v. State
The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 1169/2012 in terms of a detailed common judgment delivered in a related appeal, Prem Singh @ Prem Vs. State of NCT of Delhi.
Niti Wadhawan v. DCIT, Central Circle-10
The Delhi High Court upheld block assessment against the appellant, ruling that a separate search warrant and participation in related searches confer jurisdiction under Section 158BC without requiring separate notice under Section 158BD.
Raja Ram @ Chota Raja v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by forensic and circumstantial evidence, dismissing claims of false implication and procedural lapses.
Rajesh Sharma v. Krishan Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that limitation for probate petitions runs from knowledge of objection under Article 137 of the Limitation Act, upheld the validity of a duly executed Will proved by one attesting witness, and allowed probate despite minor objections.
Vishal Sharma @ Rinku v. State
The Delhi High Court held that the absence of prior sanction at the time of initial cognizance under MCOCA is a curable defect if a supplementary charge-sheet containing the sanction is subsequently filed.
Pratap Singh Bist v. University of Delhi
Relaxation of eligibility criteria for appointment reserved for persons with disabilities must comply with Government instructions and cannot be granted when a suitable eligible candidate is available, leading to quashing of an illegal appointment.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Kishan Lal @ Kishori Lal & Ors.
Appeals against Claims Tribunal awards of less than Rs. 10,000 are not maintainable under Section 173(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and are dismissed accordingly.
Aman Nath v. Atul Nath and Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an interlocutory injunction protecting the plaintiff's exclusive possession of the ground floor of a family property, restraining defendant No.1 from interfering, based on a registered Will and prima facie evidence of possession.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Kishan Lal @ Kishori Lal & Ors.
Appeals against Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awards below Rs. 10,000 compensation are not maintainable under Section 173(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and are dismissed accordingly.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sh Kishan Lal @ Kishori Lal & Ors.
Appeals against MACT awards involving compensation less than Rs. 10,000 are barred under Section 173(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and are dismissed as not maintainable.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. SH KISHAN LAL @ KISHORI LAL & ORS
Appeals against MACT awards below Rs. 10,000 are barred under Section 173(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and thus dismissed despite raised issues on driver’s age.
Angoori Devi v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court altered the conviction from dowry death to abetment of suicide due to incomplete evidence and missing trial records, reducing the appellants' sentences accordingly.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Harbans Singh & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award including future loss of income, attendant charges, and loss of amenities for a permanently disabled police constable confined to a wheelchair.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. ASHA DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the Tribunal's award of compensation based on the offending vehicle driver's negligence and the deceased's gross salary.
Laxman Singh & Ors. v. Urmila Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that defendants occupying property as licensees with terminated license have no right to possession against plaintiffs holding title by purchase and inheritance.
Syed Aijaz Hasin v. Malik Mohammed Tahseen
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal, holding that failure to pay the stipulated sale consideration by the agreed date constituted breach justifying cancellation of the agreement and denying specific performance.
Ramesh Kumar Bhagchandka v. Mahesh Kumar Bhagchandka & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding rejection of a partition suit plaint for non-payment of ad-valorem court fee and refusal to allow illusory amendments, emphasizing that shareholders cannot claim partition of company assets and that specific pleadings of possession are essential.
SH S B SHARMA v. SHREE ADYA KATYAYANI SHAKTIPEETH (MANDIR) TRUST
The Delhi High Court upheld decrees for recovery of possession based on admissions that the disputed property vested in the Trust, rejecting oral license claims without evidence.