Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh. Basant Lal Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Motor Accident Claims Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to award lawyer’s fees, setting aside such an award in the compensation decree.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Nikunj Wadhawan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to a young claimant with 50% permanent disability, affirming the addition of 50% towards future prospects and non-pecuniary damages despite pre-existing epilepsy.
Shamshad @ Bhura & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT, Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for armed robbery with country-made pistols, rejecting their plea of false implication and minor contradictions in prosecution evidence.
Mohd. Tara v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction under Section 392/34 IPC but modified the sentence considering the substantial period already served in custody.
Hazzan Farkhanda Naaz v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a house trespass and theft case due to inconsistencies in prosecution evidence and lack of credible identification.
Rahul @ Sunny v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for attempt to murder supported by credible ocular and medical evidence but reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors.
M/S. COLORBAND DYESTUFF PVT. LTD. v. M/S HOTZ INDUSTRIES LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding-up petition under Section 433(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, holding that a genuine dispute over the debt precludes winding up for inability to pay.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Ram Ishwar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to the claimants, holding the truck driver negligent and rejecting contributory negligence of the deceased.
Delhi Administration v. Sunil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a food adulteration case, holding that insect infestation must be proved at the time of sample collection and post-collection infestation cannot sustain conviction.
K. Sarojini v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed penalty and recovery orders under FERA due to violation of natural justice for improper service and held writ petitions maintainable despite alternative remedy and delay.
Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. & Anr. v. M/s. Aravali International
The Delhi High Court upheld the enforceability of a conditional bank guarantee upon receipt of the stipulated letter of credit within the agreed period, dismissing the bank's appeal and drawing adverse inference for withholding documents.
K. Sarojini v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court quashed penalty orders under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act due to violation of natural justice and held writ petitions maintainable despite alternative remedies and delay.
Surbhi Singh v. The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking refund of fees paid for MCA admission, holding that withdrawal after the stipulated deadline and a vacant seat not filled by another candidate justify forfeiture of the entire fee.
Lilawati & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that a passenger who dies attempting to alight from a running train is not a bona fide passenger under the Railways Act and thus not entitled to compensation under Section 124A.
Nikunj Wadhawan v. Jitender & Ors.
The High Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled accident victim by accepting 50% disability and increasing amounts for conveyance and diet, relying on established principles for comprehensive personal injury compensation.
Shyam v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 394 IPC based on credible sole testimony despite absence of independent witnesses and medical examination, emphasizing quality of evidence over quantity.
Sonu v. Premlata
The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance award of ₹18,000 per month under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, emphasizing that courts may infer true income through guesswork when a spouse suppresses financial details.
Sonu v. Premlata
The Delhi High Court upheld a maintenance pendente lite award of ₹18,000 per month to a wife under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, finding the husband concealed income and emphasizing courts may estimate income where full disclosure is lacking.
Sushil Goyal v. Luckson Siddique & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that where a deceased employee was not registered with ESIC at the time of accident, the employer remains liable to pay compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, dismissing the appeal seeking to shift liability to ESIC.
Sanjeev Tyagi v. State
Judgment delivered by Delhi High Court in Criminal Appeal No. 128/2006 involving appellant Sanjeev Tyagi and the State, with limited details available.