Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Meenakshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing future prospects and awarding additional amounts for non-pecuniary damages, while dismissing the insurer's appeal for reduction.
Lalita Devi and Ors. v. Karambir and Anr
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a fatal motor accident claim by adding future prospects and increasing non-pecuniary damages, relying on Supreme Court precedents.
The Registrar, Indian Council of Arbitration v. K.S. Sidhu
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal, holding that the respondent's claim for arbitration fees was time-barred and unproven, as his appointment was void ab initio and the appellant was not liable to pay fees without receipt from parties.
Jai Gopal Sethi v. Sanjay Sabharwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant's conduct allowed respondents to act as ostensible owners and that the bona fide purchaser's title could not be challenged under Section 41 of the Transfer of Property Act.
KRISHAN DUTT KAUSHIK v. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a disciplinary order and punishment imposed by LIC due to unexplained and inordinate delay of over thirteen years.
M/S. NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD v. HARI SINGH
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation under the no-fault Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act despite the appellant's contention of a hit-and-run and invalid driving license.
Ravi Somani v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the re-minting of commemorative coins with identical specifications, holding it lawful under the Coinage Act, 2011 and not unconstitutional or mala fide.
Trilok v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery under Section 392 IPC based on eyewitness identification, recovery of stolen jewellery, and adverse inference from refusal to join TIP, while reducing the sentence considering time spent in custody.
Narpender @ Pappu v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the criminal appeal of Narpender @ Pappu by referring to a detailed common judgment delivered in a related appeal.
V S Yadav v. Reena
The Delhi High Court held that offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be compounded even after conviction without court permission, subject to Supreme Court guidelines on costs, and acquitted the respondent accordingly.
NARENDRA KUMAR GUPTA v. N.D.P.L.
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, holding that the prosecution failed to prove deliberate meter tampering beyond reasonable doubt where meter seals were intact and possibility of damage due to high voltage spike from the provider existed.
Prashant Jain v. State
The High Court remanded the dowry death case for framing additional murder charges under Section 302 IPC based on supplementary forensic evidence, emphasizing the trial court's duty to amend charges to ensure a fair trial.
MIGLANI KEROSENE OIL DEPOT v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that unreasonable delay and renewal of licence after a conviction estop the authority from cancelling the licence of a new proprietor who was not involved in the offence.
LEASEPLAN INDIA PVT. LTD. v. HALLAX APPLIED POWER PVT.LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's appeal against rejection of a belated written statement filed without condonation of delay and non-payment of court-imposed costs in a suit for possession of leased vehicles.
Gurcharan Singh & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a compensation claim by the Railway Claims Tribunal, holding that the claimants failed to prove the deceased was a bona fide passenger who died due to an untoward incident under the Railways Act.
Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. v. Shri Ashutosh Engineering Industries & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that parties not consenting to arbitration by signing an arbitration agreement or compromise application cannot be compelled to arbitrate, setting aside the order requiring non-consenting parties to participate in arbitration.
Devinder Kaur & Anr. v. Surjit Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a purported family settlement not acted upon and a suspicious Will were invalid, declaring the deceased died intestate and ordering equal partition of the estate among all legal heirs.
M.R. Ghai v. District & Sessions Judge
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking parity of punishment with a co-official, holding that disciplinary proceedings were fair and the dismissal was justified given the distinct findings of misconduct.