Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Kajal v. Marwah
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the respondent had a legally enforceable debt and failed to repay the cheque amount despite dishonour and notice.
Asha Kuwar & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded statutory compensation to the family of a deceased passenger who died due to an untoward incident caused by overcrowding and a passing train, affirming the Railways' strict liability under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989.
K.K. Reddy v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charge under Section 304-A IPC against the Chief Project Engineer for negligence causing death by falling building material.
Ravinder v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 397 IPC for lack of proof of a deadly weapon but upheld conviction under Section 394 IPC for causing injury during robbery.
Arun Kumar Arora v. Premshanti Kunj Flat Owners Association
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a civil suit under Section 24 CPC, holding that mere procedural grievances and absence of judicial bias do not justify transfer.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Badami Devi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding compensation awarded to the deceased employee's mother, holding that the employer-employee relationship existed and that possession of an LMV licence entitled the deceased to drive the three-wheeler involved in the fatal accident.
Maruti Sale Trading Co. v. Gurdial Chand Khosla Decd. Thru. Lrs.
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a suit dismissed in default, holding that a party should not suffer for the negligence of their advocate and delay caused thereby can be condoned under Order 9 Rule 9 CPC and Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Allahdiya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award granting Rs.8,30,900/- compensation with 50% future prospects addition and 50% whole body disability assessment to a TSR driver injured in an accident.
BHARTI AXA GENERAL INSRUANCE COMPANY LTD v. HAKIMAN & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the application of multiplier 18 for compensation in a motor accident death claim, affirming that the multiplier is based on the age of the deceased and not the claimants.
Microsoft Corporation & Anr. v. Indus Valley Partners (India) Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages against defendants for unauthorized use of pirated Microsoft software, allowing decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to defendants' non-appearance.
M/S BRENNTAG INGREDIENTS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. v. LAMBDA EASTERN TELECOMMUNICATION LTD
The Delhi High Court admitted a winding-up petition against a company for non-payment of admitted debts, holding that a belated and unsubstantiated quality dispute was not a bona fide defense to withhold payment.
Akabuogu Godwinn Ojimma v. Customs
Delhi High Court upheld conviction of three appellants for heroin possession under NDPS Act, affirming chain of custody and admissibility of confessional statements despite minor sample weight discrepancies.
Goodluck Capital (P) Ltd. v. Bihari Forging Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court decreed the plaintiff's suit for recovery of admitted outstanding dues with interest and costs against the defendant who defaulted on payments and failed to contest the suit.
S. Ravinder Singh & Ors. v. Davinder Singh
The Delhi High Court held that the later registered Will dated 07.06.2006 supersedes the earlier Will, entitling the plaintiffs and defendant to equal shares in the suit property and granted a preliminary decree for partition.
Shankho Mitra and Others v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioners as nearest legal heirs of a missing person after due diligence and public notice under the Indian Succession Act.
Suresh v. State
The Delhi High Court reduced the sentence of an appellant convicted under Section 307/34 IPC considering his limited role, simple injuries caused, family responsibilities, and period of incarceration already served, while directing compensation to the victim.
Akabuogu Godwinn Ojimma v. Customs
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of three appellants for heroin smuggling, affirming the sufficiency of evidence on baggage ownership, chain of custody, and voluntariness of confessional statements despite minor sample weight discrepancies.
Akabuogu Godwinn Ojimba v. Customs
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of three appellants for heroin possession under the NDPS Act, ruling that minor discrepancies in sample weight do not vitiate the case when chain of custody and voluntary confessions are established.
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd v. Issak Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the multiplier for loss of dependency compensation must be based on the age of the deceased victim, dismissing the insurance company's appeal against the application of multiplier 18.
Sangeeta Bhambani v. Jatinder Sardana & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for partition of property held in the name of her maternal uncle, holding that vague claims without pleading a coparcenary or fiduciary relationship are barred by the Benami Act and that pre-deceased daughters cannot transmit coparcenary rights under the Hindu Succession Act.