Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
State v. Mohd Zahid
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 308 IPC, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence and the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and lack of independent corroboration.
Infrastructure Watchdog v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging OTS agreements between banks and a corporate borrower, holding that speculative allegations without cogent material do not justify judicial interference or directing investigations.
Directorate of Enforcement v. M/s Prakash Industries Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a provisional attachment order under the PMLA, holding that attachment requires a registered predicate offence and nexus to proceeds of crime, and that procedural safeguards must be observed.
Satya Prakash Bagla v. State & Ors.
The court clarified that 'coercive measures' in an interim order referred only to arrest or custodial interrogation and did not restrain freezing of bank accounts or ongoing investigation.
COURTS ON ITS OWN MOTION IN RE: SUICIDE COMMITTED BY SUSHANT ROHILLA v. Respondent
Delhi High Court dismissed abetment charges in a student's suicide case but mandated systemic reforms including grievance redressal and reconsideration of mandatory attendance norms in higher education.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Dilshad & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award applying Delhi minimum wages for loss of future earnings based on credible evidence that the claimant, though resident of Uttar Pradesh, earned livelihood in Delhi.
Mohd Umar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that amounts recovered in civil proceedings can be adjusted against compensation awarded under Section 138 NI Act in criminal proceedings, allowing proportional reduction of default sentence and directing the appellant's release.
Shakuntla Health Education Foundation v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court held that a nursing college situated on agricultural land is entitled to annual revalidation of NOC and affiliation based on correct assessment parameters under the 2016 policy guidelines, directing fresh inspection and affiliation grant upon compliance.
Charanjeet v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to causing grievous hurt under Section 308 IPC in a scuffle case, reducing sentence to time served.
Competition Commission of India v. Geep Industries & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India cannot levy interest on delayed penalty payments retrospectively without issuing a mandatory demand notice under the 2011 Regulations.
Eshan Gupta and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vishal Chaudhary v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on a genuine amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
United India Insurance Company Limited v. Competition Commission of India
The Delhi High Court held that interest on penalty under CCI regulations cannot be levied during the period of stay granted by the appellate tribunal, and the original penalty order merges into the appellate order for enforcement purposes.
Savitri Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Central Government to grant pension and arrears under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme to the petitioner as the widow of a verified freedom fighter.
Mapex Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting EPC Contractor claims due to lack of evidentiary support, affirming limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act and employer liability for delay damages under the Contract Act.
Union of India v. M/S Jain Steel Industries & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting increased excise duty under a statutory variation clause but reduced the interest rate awarded, emphasizing limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Ravinder Bhel & Anr. v. Vijay Behl (Since Decd) Thr Lrs & Ors.
The High Court allowed the appellants to withdraw their appeal and disposed of the matter accordingly.
Union of India & Ors. v. GP Capt Musunuru Anuroop Kumar Retd
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for coronary artery disease, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are attributable to military service and directing broadbanding benefits from 2014.
Shri Gopal Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 75 BNS based on an amicable settlement between parties, imposing community service as a condition to secure ends of justice.
Vikas v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.