Delhi High Court
29,047 judgments
Prabha Devi v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld probate of a 1996 Will, rejecting forgery claims and inadmissible expert evidence, affirming testamentary capacity and proper execution under the Indian Succession Act.
Delhi State Civil Supply Corporation Ltd v. Rita Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the fatal shooting of an employee shortly after work hours was compensable under the Employee’s Compensation Act, modifying the compensation multiplier to reflect the deceased’s correct age.
J Sivaram v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a large-scale financial fraud case under the BNS and IT Act, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial and imposing strict conditions to prevent tampering or absconding.
Sheetal Goyal v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court upheld MCD's sealing actions in Chandni Chowk, directing petitioners to seek relief before the Appellate Tribunal and allowing temporary de-sealing for rectification under MCD supervision.
Nisha Malhotra & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that partition of property does not amount to subdivision requiring municipal approval and directed sanction of Building Plan for petitioners’ share as per applicable building norms.
National Insurance Company v. Jawahar Prasad Keshri @ Jawahar Shah & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the insurer's liability to pay compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act despite breach of policy conditions, applying the 'pay and recover' principle allowing subsequent recovery from the insured.
Yogesh Yadav v. Ganesh Chander and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence against a driver without a valid heavy vehicle license and allowed the insurer to recover compensation paid from him.
Rajeev Khanpuri & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that empanelment and initial script approval do not entitle producers to payment or commissioning without a concluded contract and final approval, dismissing the petition seeking release of funds for DD-Kashir programmes.
Rinku v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences against a minor, holding that the victim's consistent testimony and satisfactory explanation for FIR delay suffice for conviction despite limited medical corroboration.
Arif v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused despite proclamation proceedings for non-appearance, holding that such proceedings do not bar bail if the accused has already spent considerable custody and imposing conditions to ensure trial attendance.
Prakash Kumar Gautam v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of forgery and criminal conspiracy, applying the principle of parity with co-accused already released on bail and noting completion of investigation.
Vivek Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused under the NDPS Act, emphasizing that prolonged pre-trial incarceration and delay can override the statutory bail bar under Section 37, subject to conditions.
Ramesh Kumar v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that a petitioner declared medically unfit and retired at 55 years cannot claim continuation of service or superannuation benefits beyond that age based on interim orders once final dismissal is attained.
Tushar Bansal & Anr. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sexual harassment and related IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ramakrishna Teletronics Pvt Ltd v. Top Victory Investments Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award, holding that the appellant failed to prove a valid settlement and that the court's interference with the arbitral award was unwarranted.
Neelesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Om Prakash v. Brahm Singh
The High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of an amendment application filed after trial commencement, holding that due diligence must be shown under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to permit such amendments.
Ansal Housing Limited v. Vikas Jain
The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned NCDRC order modifying a consumer dispute decision without hearing the petitioner, remanding the matter for a fresh, reasoned hearing.
Col Ajay Ahlawat & Anr. v. Sudhir Kumar Windlass
The Delhi High Court set aside the trial court's order denying a co-defendant permission to lead evidence despite an unsigned Written Statement, allowing examination of one witness and directing expeditious disposal of the suit.
Ajay & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.