Delhi High Court

92,628 judgments

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New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Diksha

27 Mar 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1712

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.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim negligence reversing truck insurance liability

Harbans Lal Munjal v. Ramesh Kumar Khattar

27 Mar 2014 · Manmohan Singh · 2014:DHC:1696

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.

property appeal_allowed Significant bonafide requirement eviction petition Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 landlord-tenant relationship

Kajal v. Marwah

27 Mar 2014 · V. K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1692

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Cheque dishonour Legally enforceable debt Money lender

Amrutappa & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

27 Mar 2014 · Reva Khetrapal; Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1719-DB

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.

service_law petition_dismissed Modified Assured Career Promotion Scheme MACP Scheme financial upgradation grade pay

Geetika Verma v. State

27 Mar 2014 · V.K. Shali · 2014:DHC:1695

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.

civil petition_allowed probate Will Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Letters of Administration

Daljeet Singh Anand v. Harjinder Singh Anand

27 Mar 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:1728

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.

property appeal_allowed Significant partition suit joint ownership conveyance deed fraud allegation

Gasta Cooperative Group Housing Society v. Shri T P Pandey & Ors.

27 Mar 2014 · Najmi Waziri · 2014:DHC:1726

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.

civil petition_dismissed unauthorized construction Delhi Development Authority statutory duty action taken report

Asha Aggarwal v. State

27 Mar 2014 · Deepa Sharma · 2014:DHC:1701

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.

criminal petition_allowed Significant Section 3(1)(x) SC & ST Act Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR abuse of process

SMT SARITA & ORS. v. SHRI VIMLESH & ORS.

27 Mar 2014 · SURESH KAIT, J. · 2014:DHC:1708

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim future prospects multiplier non-pecuniary damages

FRANKFINN AVIATION SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, DESIGNATED AUTHORITY, VCES, SERVICE TAX

27 Mar 2014 · S. RAVINDRA BHAT; R.V. EASWAR · 2014:DHC:1705-DB

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.

tax appeal_allowed Significant Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme, 2013 Section 106 proviso interpretation Vocational training service tax exemption Pendency of dispute and scheme eligibility

Niranjan Singh v. State

27 Mar 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:1704

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 7 Section 13(1)(d) bribery

Jagdish Kohli v. State of Delhi

27 Mar 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:1703

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.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant quashing of FIR Section 376 IPC rape Section 482 CrPC

Jagdish Kohli v. The State of Delhi

27 Mar 2014 · Indermeet Kaur · 2014:DHC:1700

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.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 376 IPC quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC rape

Aurum Infocomm Limited v. Sh. Desh Raj Mangal

27 Mar 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1709

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 objections Limitation period Unauthorized trading

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Nawab Jan & Ors.

27 Mar 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1710

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order 12 Rule 8 CPC vehicle permit insurance policy breach adverse inference

IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. RAM BAHADUR AND ORS.

27 Mar 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1706

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.

civil appeal_partially_allowed Motor Vehicles Act compensation loss of estate dependency

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. SARITA & ORS.

27 Mar 2014 · SURESH KAIT, J. · 2014:DHC:1707

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.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim rash and negligent driving contributory negligence compensation assessment

Yadunath Singh v. Union of India

27 Mar 2014 · Reva Khetrapal; Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1718-DB

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.

administrative petition_allowed Significant promotion relaxation Departmental Promotion Committee BSF Rules 1999

Nitin Puri v. Pooja Puri

27 Mar 2014 · G. S. Sistani · 2014:DHC:1723

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.

civil appeal_allowed permanent injunction trespass business premises Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC

Kajal v. Marwah

27 Mar 2014 · V. K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1699

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.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Dishonour of cheque Legally enforceable debt Money lender registration