Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Diksha
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the tribunal's finding of sole negligence by the truck driver in a motor accident claim resulting in death and injuries.
Harbans Lal Munjal v. Ramesh Kumar Khattar
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's eviction petition on the ground of bonafide requirement, holding that the landlord's genuine need for additional accommodation for family members visiting frequently constitutes a valid ground for eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
Kajal v. Marwah
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, ruling that partial loan proof suffices and a money lender's status does not bar criminal complaints for cheque dishonour.
Amrutappa & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACP Scheme's provision limiting financial upgradation to the immediate next higher grade pay, dismissing employees' claim for pay scale of the next promotional post.
Geetika Verma v. State
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed and attested Will under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 to the petitioner as sole executor and beneficiary in an uncontested petition.
Daljeet Singh Anand v. Harjinder Singh Anand
The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff and defendant are joint owners of the suit property by virtue of a registered conveyance deed, dismissed the fraud allegation, and granted a decree for partition with equal shares.
Gasta Cooperative Group Housing Society v. Shri T P Pandey & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a statutory authority cannot be restrained from performing its duties and dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's direction to seek an action taken report on unauthorized construction.
Asha Aggarwal v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 3(1)(x) of the SC & ST Act for failing to disclose essential ingredients of the offence, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
SMT SARITA & ORS. v. SHRI VIMLESH & ORS.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing future prospects to 50%, applying multiplier 16, awarding higher non-pecuniary damages, and directing interest payment from claim filing till realization.
FRANKFINN AVIATION SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, DESIGNATED AUTHORITY, VCES, SERVICE TAX
The Delhi High Court held that pendency of a dispute for a different period does not bar a declarant from availing benefits under the Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme, 2013 for a distinct subsequent period.
Niranjan Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a JTO for demanding and accepting a bribe for activating a telephone connection, affirming the admissibility of photocopied official documents and the reliance on partially hostile witness testimony.
Jagdish Kohli v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 376 and 493 IPC, holding that serious offences like rape cannot be quashed at the trial stage despite settlement or other considerations.
Jagdish Kohli v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 376 and 493 IPC, holding that serious offences like rape cannot be quashed at the trial stage under Section 482 CrPC despite prior marital relationship.
Aurum Infocomm Limited v. Sh. Desh Raj Mangal
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in favor of the respondent, ruling that the claim was within limitation and that courts have limited scope to interfere with arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Nawab Jan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal holding that failure of the vehicle owner to produce the permit after notice under Order 12 Rule 8 CPC justifies an adverse inference, enabling the insurer to recover compensation from the owner.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. RAM BAHADUR AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal by reducing the compensation awarded to non-dependent claimants in a motor accident claim, adjusting the quantum for loss of estate, funeral expenses, and loss of love and affection.
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. SARITA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, upholding the motor accident compensation awarded based on rash driving and credible income evidence without contributory negligence.
Yadunath Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a general DoPT relaxation applies to classes of persons and directed promotion of a BSF Law Officer who met the relaxed eligibility criteria without requiring individual approval.
Nitin Puri v. Pooja Puri
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction restraining the defendant wife from visiting the plaintiff husband's office premises due to repeated trespass, nuisance, and property damage disrupting his business.
Kajal v. Marwah
The Delhi High Court restored conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that partial proof of loan and dishonoured cheques suffice for criminal liability, and that money lender registration does not bar filing such complaints.