Delhi High Court

92,628 judgments

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Sanjay & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi)

19 Mar 2014 · S.P. Garg · 2014:DHC:1491

The Delhi High Court affirmed conviction under Sections 308/34 IPC but modified the sentence by considering mitigating factors and the custody period already served.

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Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Babu and Anr.

19 Mar 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1508

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal against an employee compensation award, affirming insurer liability and interest from one month after the accident.

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Mohd. Anis Ahmed v. Vipin Kumar and Ors.

19 Mar 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1504

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking enhancement of compensation awarded for injuries sustained in a motor accident, holding the Tribunal's award as adequate and reasonable.

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Ram Prakash v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation

19 Mar 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1503

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award denying payment for extra work, holding that the appellant failed to prove the work was ordered or consented to by the respondent.

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Sh. Gyan Chand & Ors. v. Sh. Ram Chander

19 Mar 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1502

Abhishek Singh v. Mohd. Naushad

19 Mar 2014 · Rajiv Sahai Endlaw · 2014:DHC:1512

The Delhi High Court held that while declaration of title cannot be granted without proof of Will and pending suit, the plaintiff as legal heir is entitled to possession and mesne profits from unauthorized occupants.

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Arvind Kumar v. State; Rohit Tyagi v. State

19 Mar 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:1510-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of appellants based on reliable eyewitness testimony of close relatives corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, dismissing appeals challenging their credibility and procedural aspects.

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Priyam Vada Goel v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd

19 Mar 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1498

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a tenant without exclusive ownership cannot claim injunction against installation of electricity meters in a common staircase.

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Manjeet Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)

19 Mar 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:1505-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Manjeet Singh for murder under Section 302 IPC, rejecting his claim of sudden fight under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, based on reliable injured eyewitness testimony and multiple fatal stab injuries.

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Satpal Mann v. State

19 Mar 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1483

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under the NDPS Act for possession and delivery of ganja, applying statutory presumption of guilt and emphasizing proper seizure and chain of custody, while reducing the sentence from 15 to 10 years.

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Satpal Mann v. State

19 Mar 2014 · V.K. Jain · 2014:DHC:1482

The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under the NDPS Act, affirming statutory presumption of possession and knowledge, and held that minor procedural lapses do not vitiate trial absent prejudice.

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Capt. M.P. Premi v. M/S. India International Airways Ltd.

19 Mar 2014 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:1493

The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s finding that the petitioner’s retirement age was 58 years and awarded back wages for six months at Rs. 44,702/- per month, rejecting claims for higher salary and extended service.

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Badshah Singh v. Delhi Water Supply & Ors.

19 Mar 2014 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2014:DHC:1494

The Delhi High Court upheld lawful termination of a worker who wilfully abandoned service, holding that an intra-office note did not amount to termination and that the Industrial Tribunal’s award denying relief was correct.

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United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Gurmeet Singh

19 Mar 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1501

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, holding that failure to prove invalid driving licence before the Tribunal or on appeal precludes avoidance of liability.

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Oriental Insurance Company v. Madhu Sharma & Ors.

19 Mar 2014 · Suresh Kait · 2014:DHC:1499

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the motor accident compensation award based on consistent evidence establishing the involvement of the insured vehicle in the fatal accident.

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New India Assurance Company Ltd v. Shakuntala Mehta

19 Mar 2014 · Suresh Kait, J. · 2014:DHC:1500

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to a 62-year-old housewife rendered immobile by a motor accident, affirming that limb disability percentages cannot be mechanically equated to whole body functional disability.

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GROUPON, INC v. MOHAN RAO AND ANOTHER

19 Mar 2014 · VIPIN SANGHI, J. · 2014:DHC:1497

The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction protecting the plaintiff's internationally reputed trademark GROUPON against defendants' use in India, recognizing trans-border reputation and prior use in internet-based services.

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Shahid & Ors. v. State

19 Mar 2014 · Veena Birbal · 2014:DHC:1495

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307/34 IPC based on credible injured witness testimony and medical evidence, while reducing the sentence considering the appellants' personal circumstances.

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Amrit Pal Singh v. M/s Alpha Motor Finance Ltd. & Anr.

19 Mar 2014 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2014:DHC:1496

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award for loan repayment, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and upholding the award as within limitation and contractual terms.

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Arvind Kumar v. State; Rohit Tyagi v. State

19 Mar 2014 · Kailash Gambhir; Sunita Gupta · 2014:DHC:1511-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld life convictions under Section 302/34 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony of close relatives corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, rejecting appellants' claims of false implication and procedural lapses.

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