Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Udai Pal v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove the prosecutrix's age below the age of consent, emphasizing the necessity of reliable evidence and scientific age determination.
Ramphal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court acquitted the appellant of molestation charges due to inconsistencies and lack of corroboration in the testimony of a visually impaired prosecutrix, emphasizing the need for corroboration when the testimony is not wholly reliable.
Amir v. State of NCT Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and resumption of cohabitation between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Union of India v. GP Capt Dilip Kumar Saluja Retd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension, holding the disabilities were not attributable to military service.
Pankaj Tomar v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha
The Delhi High Court held that employees of IGIT continue as employees of IGDTUW under the 2012 Act and are not entitled to transfer back to GGSIPU, dismissing the petitioner’s writ seeking such transfer.
Amar Pal Nanhey v. State (GNCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a serious sexual assault case involving a minor, emphasizing the gravity of offences and the need for heightened caution at the bail stage.
Metrro Waste Handling Pvt. Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a short-term tender for non-conforming mixed waste does not infringe the petitioner's exclusive rights under a long-term waste management Concession Agreement.
Amit Jindal v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a dowry harassment FIR following an amicable settlement and corrected typographical errors in its earlier judgment.
Tata Capital Limited v. Pinky
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act after a prima facie finding of a valid arbitration agreement, limiting judicial scrutiny to existence and not arbitrability of disputes.
M/S NARESH KUMAR GUPTA AND CO PVT LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court appointed a neutral arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondent failed to appoint an arbitrator as per the arbitration clause.
Chand Vij v. Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving merits and arbitrability to the arbitral tribunal.
Sangam Vihar Vikas Manch v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court closed the review petition after the GNCTD committed to constructing an Ayushman Arogya Mandir within six months, binding it to this undertaking.
National Highways Authority of India v. Larsen and Tourbo Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside portions of an arbitral award for awarding damages beyond pleaded claims without giving parties an opportunity to be heard, emphasizing strict adherence to pleadings and natural justice under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Directorate of Enforcement v. M/s Hi-Tech Mercantile India Pvt Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of a Provisional Attachment Order under PMLA, ruling that coal block allocation letters do not constitute property or proceeds of crime, and PMLA proceedings must align with the scope of the predicate offence.
KIRANJIT GUJRAL & ORS. v. PAMINDER GUJRAL & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that probate proceedings do not bar partition suits under Section 10 CPC but allowed a stay under inherent powers pending probate adjudication, and upheld a preliminary decree partitioning moveable assets on admissions.
Uppal Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Ircon International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award except setting aside forfeiture of performance security for lack of actual loss and directed payment of post-award interest, affirming that failure to furnish performance security justifies contract termination and earnest money forfeiture.
Mohinder Kumar Verma v. Vinod Rajoria
In absence of a forfeiture clause, a buyer's bona fide refusal to accept delivery due to lack of demarcation and pending claims entitles refund of advance with interest and statutory charge under Section 55(6)(b) of the Transfer of Property Act.
Sanjeev Chadha v. D.P. Sachdeva and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of probate of a registered Will despite delay, holding that the right to apply for probate is continuous and the Will was duly proved in accordance with law.
M/S B S ENVIRO N INFRACON PRIVATE LIMITED v. VIJ CONTRACTS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s dismissal of the appellant’s suit, holding that a signed settlement document and acceptance of payment constituted accord and satisfaction and novation, barring further claims on the contract.
Mohammad Tasleem v. Indian Institute of Technology
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the IIT Delhi report, directing the petitioner to raise all objections in the pending appeal before the District Judge.