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Jahid v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for kidnapping, molestation, and abduction of a minor but reduced the sentence, ruling out rape due to lack of medical evidence of penetration.
Pramod Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rape based on credible prosecutrix testimony despite inconclusive DNA evidence, dismissing the appellant's appeal.
Mogli @ Som Lal v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for robbery committed with a deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC based on strong corroborative evidence.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Pushpa Devi
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including all regular allowances in monthly income, deducting income tax, adding future prospects, and increasing non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Shalu Nigam v. The Regional Passport Officer
The Delhi High Court held that a passport can be issued without mentioning the biological father's name when the father has abdicated responsibilities, emphasizing the child's right to identity and the mother's status as natural guardian.
Ankita Choudhary v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court held that a university cannot alter OBC reservation eligibility criteria mid-admission process to the detriment of candidates and quashed a last-minute notification restricting OBC certificates to those issued by Delhi authorities for the 2016-17 PG medical admissions.
KRISHNA SOBTI v. STATE
The Delhi High Court held that probate is not required for a Hindu Will in Delhi for granting a succession certificate, allowing the petitioner's appeal and setting aside the lower courts' orders.
Sarabjeet Singh v. Anup Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for specific performance of two agreements to sell urban property, holding that time was of the essence, the plaintiff breached the contract by failing to tender payment timely, and was not always ready and willing to perform.
Neelam Kumari v. GNCTD & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate who passed an examination before the cutoff date possesses the essential qualification despite subsequent improvement exams, and rejected cancellation of the earlier marksheet as a ground for disqualification.
J B Gupta & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court held that a victim cannot appeal against an acquittal before the Sessions Court without obtaining leave of the High Court under Section 378(3) CrPC, setting aside the impugned order allowing such appeal.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Man Mohan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation by excluding future prospects due to lack of evidence and held the insurer liable despite the forged driving license, rejecting the plea for exoneration.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Rajender Prasad
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by rejecting contributory negligence, recalculating loss of future income based on superannuation age, and awarding additional damages for post-judgment surgeries and suffering.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Rajender Prasad
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim, rejecting contributory negligence and recalculating loss of future income based on superannuation age, while increasing interest to 9% per annum.
Rakesh Jain v. Mithilesh Mishra & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal challenging the validity of a General Power of Attorney executed by the landlord, holding that a tenant lacks locus standi to dispute ownership and that the suit was barred by limitation.
Ali Mohmmad Khan v. Pinki & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident claim appeal, setting aside the tribunal's award due to insufficient evidence and remanding the matter for further inquiry with opportunity to lead additional evidence.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SUMAN VERMA
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, holding that absence of a valid permit for the taxi constituted breach of insurance policy terms, entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid from the owner and driver.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SUMAN VERMA
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, holding that absence of a valid permit breached the insurance policy, entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid from the vehicle's owner and driver.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. SUMAN VERMA
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal, holding that absence of a valid permit constitutes breach of policy terms entitling the insurer to recover compensation paid from the vehicle's owner and driver.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Pushpa Devi
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including all regular allowances in the deceased's income and increasing non-pecuniary damages, directing the insurer to pay the revised amount with interest.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. NIRMALA DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and held it liable to pay compensation based on the cover note despite the insurer's claim of dishonored premium payment cheque.