Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Varenya Jain v. Deepak; Renu; Future General India Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a permanently disabled child in a motor accident case by applying the multiplier method and minimum wages criteria for future loss of earnings and attendant charges, following Supreme Court precedents.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Deepshikha Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deceased's monthly income at Rs.25,000/- for compensation but modified the award to avoid double compensation under Love and Affection, partially allowing the insurance company's appeal.
Vishnu Dutt Sharma v. Child Welfare Committee & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Child Welfare Committee's order on employing minors, holding that the petitioner had notice and opportunity to be heard and that disputed facts are not for writ adjudication.
Navbharat Infrastructure Co. v. VKR Eshwaran
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court's jurisdiction over a management contract dispute, dismissed jurisdictional objections in execution proceedings, and affirmed the decree's validity despite mediation adjustments.
Ritu Singhal v. Lions Public School
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a school employee without prior approval of the Director of Education under Section 8(4) of DSEAR is invalid, including for unaided minority institutions, and quashed the suspension orders against the petitioner.
Parbati v. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by accepting oral evidence of the deceased's occupation as Raj Mistri while maintaining the interest rate at 7%.
Akshay Tanna v. John Doe & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining defendants from impersonating the plaintiff and misusing his identity and association with KKR on social media, decreeing the suit against the non-appearing defendant under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC.
Subhash Chander Dabas v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court quashed the reassessment notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for lack of tangible material and invalid reasons, emphasizing that reassessment cannot be based on post hoc reasons or mere change of opinion.
Abhishek Monga v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court upheld the cancellation of the petitioner’s bid for failure to pay the balance amount within the stipulated time under clear tender terms, rejecting his plea for extension based on personal hardship.
Sivankutty & Ors. v. P. K Patra
The Delhi High Court held that limitation for criminal complaints is computed based on offences alleged at filing, not on offences for which summons are issued, dismissing the petition challenging complaint as time-barred.
Vipin Kumar v. K P Rajeev; ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for pain and suffering and loss of amenities in a motor accident claim while upholding medical expenses and attendant charges awarded by the Tribunal.
Inder Mohan Nagpal v. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by an unauthorized individual seeking restoration of DSPCA's management and assets, holding such disputes are civil matters beyond writ jurisdiction.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India v. Nagendra Lakhara & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's interim order allowing 17 candidates to provisionally appear in the SAS Examination 2024, deferring the validity of the CAG's eligibility policy to final adjudication.
Court on Its Own Motion v. Rakesh Kumar Advocate
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt reference against an advocate for disrespectful remarks by accepting his unconditional apology and cautioning him against future misconduct.
Singh, Amicus Curiae v. Ranjit Singh Advocate
The Delhi High Court held that baseless and scandalous allegations against a court by an advocate constitute contempt, but accepted the advocate's unconditional apology and disposed of the contempt reference with caution.
Lallan Prasad Sonkar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 308 IPC based on credible identification and grievous injury evidence but modified the sentence to the period already served considering mitigating circumstances.
Munna Kumar Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition and declared the petitioner fit for appointment as ASI in CISF after subsequent medical evidence disproved the initial ground of disqualification.
EX U/NVK (ME) Pravindera Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to Disability Pension based on composite disability assessed at 50%, rejecting the respondents' denial and clarifying the application of CCS (EOP) Rules on attributability and delay.
Shri Shiv Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider and decide the petitioner's claim for increment in a reasoned and time-bound manner in light of the Supreme Court's decision.
DELHI HINDUSTANI MERCANTILE ASSOCIATION v. DHARAMVIR JAIN & ANR
The Delhi High Court fixed use and occupation charges for a commercial premises based on comparable lease deeds and premises condition, directing the tenant to pay arrears and future charges with conditions for default.