Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Satish Kumar v. State (Govt. NCT Delhi) & Anr.
The High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that statutory presumptions arise upon admission of cheque signatures and can only be rebutted by credible evidence, which the petitioner failed to provide.
Rajendra Singh v. Saroj Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that a cheque issued from the drawer's personal account creates personal liability which cannot be negated by claims of acting on behalf of a society.
Central Bank of India v. Anil Kumar & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an employee for misappropriation of funds, setting aside the Labour Court's reinstatement order due to lack of valid defense and the importance of maintaining integrity in financial institutions.
Mr. Mritunjay v. Ex JWO Brij Mohan Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Coronary Artery Disease, affirming that the burden lies on the employer to prove non-attributability to military service and limiting writ review to jurisdictional errors.
SPC v. EX LME Raju Kumar Tiwari
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for seizure disorder, affirming that the burden lies on the employer to prove non-attributability of disability to military service and that the High Court cannot reappraise factual findings in certiorari proceedings.
Prince Kumar Sharma and Others v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court held that sexual acts with minors under the POCSO Act are offences irrespective of consent and refused to quash the FIR despite the victim's present wishes and settled family life.
Rakesh Kumar Sethi and Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing a reference under Section 18(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 starts from the decision date of Section 30-31 proceedings, allowing the petitioners' claim for enhanced compensation filed within six months thereafter.
Alok Rai v. DDA and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the revocation of a revised sanction plan for balcony extensions, holding no error apparent on record to warrant review.
Isha Chaudhary and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Dhawan Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Deepak Yadav v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Deepa Chawla and Others v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 457, 468, 471, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Vijay @ Noti v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 308/34 IPC based on credible injured witness testimony corroborated by medical evidence, rejecting the appellant's alibi and other defence pleas.
Ambika Institute of Pharmacy v. Pharmacy Council of India
The Delhi High Court quashed the arbitrary rejection of B.Pharm course approval by PCI despite a favorable inspection report and directed grant of approval within Supreme Court-mandated timelines.
Manan Goel v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Look-Out Circular issued against a loan guarantor in absence of any criminal proceedings, holding that LOCs cannot be used as a debt recovery tool and must comply with prescribed legal safeguards.
Frill Infra Developers Private Limited v. Collector of Stamps & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners defrauded in land transactions are entitled to refund of stamp duty and registration fees despite delay beyond statutory limitation, condoning delay under Article 226 and Limitation Act principles.
M/S THEME ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
Delhi High Court upheld debarment and penalty on Independent Engineer for gross negligence leading to bridge collapse, affirming procedural fairness and limited scope of judicial review in technical contractual disputes.
M/S RICHA CONSTRUCTIONS CO v. M/S NBCC (INDIA) LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld restoration of arbitration objections dismissed in default due to counsel's illness, holding that delay can be condoned without formal application if sufficient cause is shown.
Nazra Khatoon v. Mohd. Zafar & Ors.
The court held that a stranger claiming title cannot be impleaded in a partition suit if their presence would alter the suit’s nature, dismissing the petitioner’s application to implead such a party.
Poorna Prajna Public School v. Sandeep Dahiya
The Delhi High Court held that transfer of an employee governed by the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 outside Delhi is illegal and quashed such transfer, affirming writ jurisdiction despite the private school status.