Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Pushpa Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to exclude transport allowance from the deceased's salary in calculating compensation for loss of dependency, reducing the awarded amount accordingly.
Subhash Chandra v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that claims for pension fixation constitute a continuing wrong and are not barred by limitation, while claims affecting seniority and promotion are time-barred, and remanded the matter for reconsideration limited to pension fixation and arrears.
Sushila Devi & Ors. v. Naresh Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by correctly calculating income, applying the proper multiplier, adjusting personal expense deductions, and awarding adequate non-pecuniary damages.
Poonam Malhotra v. Union Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed suits protecting plaintiffs' ownership against a fraudulent mortgage claimed by a bank, holding such mortgage invalid and unenforceable under Section 13 of the SARFAESI Act.
Poonam Malhotra v. Union Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed plaintiffs' ownership of property portions, invalidated a fraudulent mortgage-based possession notice under SARFAESI Act, and dismissed the bank's claim after loan clearance.
Poonam Malhotra v. Union Bank of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiffs' ownership and possession rights over the property, quashing the bank's fraudulent mortgage claim and possession notices under the SARFAESI Act.
CIT v. Umesh Chandra Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that the Assessing Officer must record satisfaction and issue notice to third parties within the two-year limitation period applicable to the searched person under Section 158BE, dismissing the Revenue's appeal against the invalidity of a delayed notice.
The State/ Railway Protection Force v. Raju
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under the RPUP Act due to the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory RPF procedural rules and doubts over the voluntariness of the confessional statement.
Manjit Singh & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal by altering the conviction from attempt to murder to voluntarily causing hurt with a sharp weapon, affirming the reliability of injured eyewitnesses and the principle of common intention.
Manohar Lal Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Representation of the People (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2013, ruling that Parliament validly amended electoral law to allow persons in lawful custody to remain electors and contest elections, rejecting mala fides and affirming legislative competence.
Ram Niwas Meena v. GNCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging termination of a probationary police trainee for prolonged unauthorised absence unsupported by credible medical evidence, upholding the disciplinary action as justified and proportionate.
Sarla v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Sarla for kidnapping and abetting rape of a minor, ruling that non-framing of a formal conspiracy charge under Section 120-B IPC does not vitiate conviction absent prejudice, and the victim's minority was sufficiently proved.
Georgy Soman v. Mohinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to a motor accident victim for medical expenses, loss of marriage prospects, education, and future treatment, emphasizing adequate relief for intangible and ongoing losses.
Sadanand Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. Punjab National Bank
Civil court jurisdiction under SARFAESI Act is not barred where fraud is alleged; plaintiffs proved forged mortgage documents by bank and were granted declaration and injunction.
Ashok Mittal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment must be based on reasonable grounds and a speaking order addressing objections, and set aside the reassessment notice partly for impermissible change of opinion and remanded for fresh consideration.
Man Mohan Dass v. Ajay Tyagi
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant from commercial premises under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the landlord's bona fide need and superior right justified eviction despite tenant's defense.
Ashok Mittal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment after four years requires tangible material and a reasoned order addressing objections, and set aside the reassessment notice partly for impermissible change of opinion and remanded for reconsideration on other grounds.
M/S DRS LOGISTICS (P) LTD. & ANR. v. PRS AGARWAL PACKEERS & MOVERS PVT. LTD. & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining defendants from using the plaintiffs' well-known trade marks and domain names, holding that a surname-based mark is protectable upon evidence of distinctiveness under the Trade Marks Act.
Shail Sahni v. Sanjeev Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking extensive RTI disclosures and compensation, holding that the RTI Act does not compel furnishing voluminous non-available information and that misuse of the Act to disrupt administration must be checked.
Ashok Dhar v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of the duly executed and proved Will of Late Shri Manmohan Dhar to the petitioner under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.