Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
D. Raja Shekhar v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that caste certificates issued by other States have pan-India validity for reservation in Delhi recruitments, overruling the Tribunal's reliance on Subhash Chandra and directing implementation of the S. Pushpa and Bir Singh judgments.
Fresenius Medical Care India Private Limited v. Kerry Indev Logistics Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a deed of subrogation-cum-assignment does not extinguish the assured's right to arbitrate, allowing appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes despite insurance settlement.
Amit Gupta v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 420/406/34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, holding that acceptance of the settlement amount precludes continuation of criminal proceedings.
Bharat v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of two appellants for acid attack under Section 326-A/34 IPC, affirming that circumstantial evidence and victim's statements proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite minor contradictions.
National Highway Authority of India v. M/s IRB Ahmedabad Vadodra Super Express Tollways Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the interim arbitral award on preliminary issues regarding competing road definition and premium deferment, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Satya Sharma v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing NDMC to regularize the shop licence in the petitioner's name, holding she is liable only for enhanced licence fees from 2002 with interest from demand dates, not for arrears prior to her possession.
SAPPHIRE MEDIA SERVICES v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court upheld the SDMC’s notices directing removal of advertisements displayed under a concession agreement that violated the Supreme Court-approved Outdoor Advertising Policy, 2017, emphasizing strict compliance with policy terms including contract duration and prior permissions.
B D Khanna Publicity v. Jalveen Rosha
The Delhi High Court held that strict compliance with Section 27(1) of the Delhi Rent Control Act is mandatory for deposit of rent with the Rent Controller, rejected tenant's bona fide doubt claim due to attornment, and allowed deposit for October-November 2020 but disallowed it for December 2020-May 2021.
Harikala & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants under the NDPS Act due to failure of prosecution to prove chain of custody of seized contraband and non-compliance with mandatory procedural safeguards.
Neeraj Bhatt v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and raping a minor, ruling that the prosecutrix's consent was immaterial given her age proven by birth records.
Ramjan alias Pagla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of three appellants for gang rape and robbery, affirming that credible eyewitness testimony and dock identification suffice even without Test Identification Parade or DNA evidence.
Ramjan alias Pagla v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for gang rape and robbery, ruling that eyewitness identification in court is reliable even without Test Identification Parade and that absence of DNA or fingerprint matches does not negate credible prosecution evidence.
SBI General Insurance Co Ltd v. Surendra Kumar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld insurer liability for a fatal accident caused by a negligently stationary tractor-trolley, dismissed contributory negligence claims against the deceased, and enhanced compensation including loss of consortium.
Bharat v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and 11-year sentence of two appellants for acid attack based on credible victim testimony, circumstantial evidence, and failure to explain incriminating facts under Section 106 Evidence Act.
Cement Corporation of India Ltd. v. Steel Authority of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting interest on dues despite a rehabilitation scheme under SICA, holding that absence of express prohibition in the scheme permits such interest awards and limits judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Dalip Kumar Saluja v. Vijay Kumar Saluja
The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer petition under Section 24 CPC to consolidate two suits involving the same property to avoid contradictory decisions and ensure judicial economy.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. S Eswara Reddy & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld denial of extended police custody remand for most accused in a corruption case, allowing further interrogation in judicial custody, but granted limited police custody to one accused brought on transit remand.
Rani Devi Jeswani & Ors. v. Seema Haroon
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for possession in a residential tenancy dispute, holding that statutory tenancy protection is not heritable unless heirs resided with and were dependent on the tenant, and that the tenancy was residential despite incidental commercial use.
Stephen v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of two appellants for heroin possession under the NDPS Act while acquitting a third due to inadmissibility of his confessional statement under Section 67 NDPS Act, clarifying evidentiary and procedural requirements under the Act.
Stephen v. State
Delhi High Court upheld convictions of two appellants for heroin possession under NDPS Act while acquitting one appellant due to inadmissibility of confessional statement under Section 67 NDPS Act.