Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Lalan Verma v. Sonu Kumar Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation for 25% permanent disability of the appellant's left lower limb, directing payment with interest and recognizing loss of earning capacity.
New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Lakhan Singh Bisht & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation in a motor accident claim even if the driver was unlicensed, but retains the right to recover the amount from the vehicle owner.
CIT v. Jain Cooperative Bank Ltd
Judgment dated 04.03.2014 in ITA 315/2012 between CIT and Jain Cooperative Bank Ltd by Delhi High Court; detailed order referenced but text not provided.
Maharaj Singh v. Satbir Singh
The High Court held that when summons are served twice, the tenant's 15-day limitation period to file leave to defend runs from the second service, allowing the tenant's application filed within that period.
Ram Janam v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of four appellants for armed robbery based on credible police and complainant evidence despite minor discrepancies in identification.
Sri Balaji Financer v. Suraj Prakash
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's leave to defend in a loan recovery suit under Order 37 CPC, holding that admitted receipt of loan and cheques coupled with mala fide denial of promissory notes justified summary decree for the plaintiff.
Revenue v. Jain Cooperative Bank Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision allowing a cooperative bank's deduction for bad debts written off under RBI's one-time settlement scheme, clarifying the interplay of Sections 36, 41, and 80P of the Income Tax Act.
Singhasan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that weapons recovered pursuant to accused's disclosure statements are admissible without independent witnesses, acquitted two appellants of Section 308 IPC charges, convicted one under Section 324 IPC, and granted all benefit of probation.
Singhasan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified convictions in a group assault case, holding that only the owner who used an iron rod was guilty under Section 324 IPC, while others were liable for lesser injuries, and granted probation with compensation.
Chhatravas, Chandra Arya Vidya Mandir v. The Director, Deptt of Women and Child Dev. & Anr
Delhi High Court held that institutions housing children in need of care and protection must obtain registration under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, and cannot rely solely on licenses under the repealed Women and Children Institutions Licensing Act, 1956.
S.P. Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a CISF Head Constable for assault and misconduct, ruling that procedural lapses were cured by a fresh inquiry and minor amendments to charges did not vitiate the disciplinary proceedings.
Singhasan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified convictions in a group assault case, holding that recovery of weapons under accused's disclosure is admissible without independent witnesses and that only the appellant using an iron rod was liable for grievous injury, while others were liable for simple injuries.
Punjab & Sind Bank v. Mohd. Tayyab & Ors.
Delhi courts have territorial jurisdiction over a money recovery suit where the loan was granted and defendants reside, and courts may reduce interest rates pendente lite and future under Section 34 CPC in light of Supreme Court precedents.
Sarita Arora & Anr. v. Kiran Kad & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's grant of interim injunction restraining alienation of disputed property, affirming the necessity of prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury for such relief.
Ranjeet v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 307 IPC based on credible identification evidence and adverse inference from refusal to participate in TIP, but acquitted him of theft under Section 379 IPC due to lack of corroborative evidence.
Naresh Chadha & Ors. v. Dharamveer Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that tenancy rights under the Delhi Rent Control Act are inherited by all legal heirs if the contractual tenancy was not terminated during the tenant's lifetime, dismissing the appeal and upholding the appellate court's decision denying possession.
Sharad P Jagtiani v. M/S Edelweiss Securities Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a plea invoking arbitration raised in the written statement suffices under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to oust court jurisdiction and mandate reference to arbitration, even without a separate application or specific prayer.
R R Gautam v. P K Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition challenging the UPSC recommendation and MCD's regularization order, affirming that ad hoc doctors' regularization is effective only from the date of UPSC recommendation as per Supreme Court precedent.
Bhanmati Devi & Ors. v. Singh Raj & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by adding 30% future prospects to the deceased's income and increasing amounts for loss of consortium and funeral expenses, directing the insurer to pay the enhanced amount with interest.
UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD v. PHOOL CHAND & ORS
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal and reduced the compensation awarded under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act to the fixed amounts prescribed in the Second Schedule.