Delhi High Court
27,673 judgments
Neelam Bhatia and Ors. v. Ritu Bhatia and Ors.
The Delhi High Court rejected the plaint seeking partition and declaration of title based on an Agreement to Sell and Power of Attorney, holding that only a registered sale deed confers valid title and the suit was barred by limitation.
Renu Mathur v. Ramesh Chander Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for recovery of Rs. 50 lakhs based on valid promissory notes and cheques, granted pendente lite interest and costs, and dismissed the defendants' appeal.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Bhagat; Ashwani Kumar @ Kaka; Rambir
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of accused persons in a kidnapping and robbery case due to lack of credible evidence and unreliable identification.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. MUKESH KUMAR AND ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the multiplier of 18 for calculating compensation in fatal accident claims involving minors below 15 years, dismissing the insurance company's appeal for reduction to 15.
Amit Aggarwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Amit Aggarwal in a money laundering case, holding that prolonged pre-trial detention without trial violates Article 21 when investigation is complete and evidence of proceeds of crime is prima facie lacking.
Romesh Sharma v. The State
The High Court discharged the accused due to vitiated investigation by the complainant officer and absence of prima facie evidence of conspiracy, holding that unreliable tape-recorded evidence without corroboration cannot sustain charges under Section 120B and 302 IPC.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. NARESH CHANDER & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award computing the deceased's cumulative income from two part-time jobs for compensation, emphasizing the relaxed evidentiary standards in motor accident claims and dismissing the Insurance Company's appeal.
GBL Chemicals Limited v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging summoning orders under Section 138/141 NI Act, holding directors vicariously liable despite alleged fraud by a resigned director, and emphasizing that factual defenses require trial.
Shyam Rastogi Trading as Shyam Hosiery Industries and Anr. v. Hugo Boss Trade Mark Management GmbH and Co KG and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's rejection of belatedly filed documents for lack of reasonable cause and procedural non-compliance in a trademark prior user dispute under Order XI Rule 1(10) CPC as applicable to Commercial Courts.
Ankit Jaiswal v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a POCSO case due to the prosecutrix's near-majority age, lack of medical evidence, and her failure to support the prosecution at trial.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Smt Princy Misra & Ors
Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by recalculating income and future prospects considering probationary employment, upheld interest from claim filing date, and adjusted non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Inderjeet v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a POCSO and IPC rape case considering inconsistent prosecutrix statements, prior marriage, and the accused's role in initiating proceedings against her father.
Mohd Affan v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a mobile phone snatching case after he joined the investigation despite initial apprehension of arrest.
Priyanka Sharma & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the family of a deceased railway passenger who fell from a moving train, holding that the Railways are strictly liable under the Railways Act despite delays in ticket production and body recovery.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Dhiraj Trehan; United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Geeta Trehan
The Delhi High Court held that occupants injured in an insured vehicle are entitled to compensation under a comprehensive insurance policy, even if they are legal heirs of the deceased insured owner/driver, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging liability.
Vijay Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a bail application solely on grounds of its volume, holding that courts must consider bail applications on merits and afford a meaningful hearing, especially when constitutional issues are raised.
Ravi Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape and kidnapping based on credible prosecutrix testimony and forensic evidence, while reducing the sentence considering the appellant's circumstances and pre-2013 law.
Omaxe New Chandigarh Developers Private Limited v. Atharva Hotel Superfluitities India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that invocation of arbitration under a lease deed's arbitration clause is not premature despite non-exhaustion of pre-arbitral negotiation and conciliation, and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
Bhoop Singh v. State C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a police officer for demanding and accepting bribe, affirming that minor discrepancies and procedural lapses do not vitiate a well-established prosecution case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Bharti Axa General Insurance Co Ltd v. Rajender @ Bunty
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing functional disability and upholding non-pecuniary damages based on claimant's occupation and permanent injury.