Delhi High Court
63,782 judgments
Ms. Mugdha and Mr. Kamran Khwaja, Advs. v. STATE OF GNCT DELHI .....
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an undertrial accused detained for over seven years in a serious NDPS case, applying Supreme Court precedent mandating bail after prolonged pre-trial incarceration.
Ram Tej v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rape and murder but modified the life sentence to 20 years rigorous imprisonment without remission, balancing mitigating factors with the crime's gravity.
Deepti Gupta v. Rajiv Sodhi
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's order passed amid disruptions, directing a rehearing with proper decorum and separate orders on each application.
Om Prakash & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a railway death compensation claim, holding that verified journey tickets and contextual delay in reporting must be considered before denying compensation under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
Khanna & Annadhanam v. S C Khaneja & Son (HUF)
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of statutory tenants on bona fide requirement grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing tenants' claims of alternate accommodation and site plan errors, and fixed use and occupation charges.
Shankar Kumar Sinha v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that prima facie innocence and lack of conscious possession justify bail despite stringent statutory provisions.
Kareena Bhel v. PP International School
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking school attendance as infructuous due to the petitioner’s prolonged non-attendance and the lapse of the relevant academic years.
IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. UMA DEVI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that compensation in motor vehicle death claims is limited to the statutory Rs. 5,00,000/- under Section 164(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, and enhanced the interest rate to 7.5% per annum, setting aside additional compensation awarded by the Tribunal.
Dinesh Kumar Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT's dismissal of a termination challenge for lack of clean hands, directing adjudication on merits with a detailed order.
Ramesh Pal Mehta v. Adani Wilmar Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s rejection of the petitioner’s belated written statement and condonation of delay application in a commercial suit, emphasizing strict adherence to prescribed timelines and timely invocation of Section 10 CPC.
Delhi Transco Ltd. v. KEC International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral Award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, holding that the Award was not patently illegal or against public policy and that the Court's interference is limited to narrow grounds.
Nagandar Kumar Sharma v. Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the reopening of assessment for undisclosed foreign remittances where prior scrutiny assessment was completed without additions, emphasizing the need for a speaking order and fair procedure.
M/S M. R. OVERSEAS v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s refund claim for zero-rated supplies by remanding the matter for reconsideration in light of the CBIC circular excluding Covid-19 period from limitation and directing consideration of condonation of delay.
Shivam Singh @ Nanhe v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on circumstantial evidence and held that once foundational facts are proved, the burden under Section 106 Evidence Act shifts to the accused to explain, failure of which justifies conviction.
Shakuntala Goel & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed multiple FIRs and criminal proceedings under IPC sections following a voluntary and comprehensive settlement between the parties reached through mediation.
Sanjay Gambhir v. State of Delhi & Anr.
A person who resigns as director before a cheque offence can still be prosecuted if shown to control company affairs at the time of the offence; summoning order upheld.
Vikas Paras @ Ashish Jaiswal v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious cheating and forgery case involving impersonation and forged documents, holding that no ground for bail was made out despite the charge sheet being filed.
R S Bhatia v. Delhi Development Authority and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside an unreasoned Tribunal order imposing pension penalty in disciplinary proceedings and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration.
Ajit Singh v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court set aside an order enhancing surety and FDR amounts for travel abroad permission due to lack of reasons, reaffirming that judicial orders must state cogent reasons especially when restricting fundamental rights.
Anil Kumar Tyagi v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 135, 138, and 150 IPC arising from a commercial electricity bill dispute following a full Lok Adalat settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.