Delhi High Court
103,789 judgments
Daya Nand v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The court upheld the Revisional Court’s order granting the petitioner a final opportunity to file written submissions on the charge before the trial court and allowed liberty to challenge the framing of charges if inconsistent with the charge-sheet.
Nayyar Abbas v. The State NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging sexual assault arising from matrimonial discord based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS.
Surender @ Sonu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery under Section 392/34 IPC but granted him probation under Section 360 Cr.P.C. considering his youth, lack of antecedents, and rehabilitative potential.
Sooraj Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for rape and abetment based on credible victim testimony despite minor contradictions, defective investigation, and inconclusive medical evidence.
Thukral Mechanical Works v. PM Diesels Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held PM Diesels as prior user of the FIELDMARSHAL mark, cancelled Thukral's registration for non-use by assignor Jain, and decreed infringement and passing off in favor of PMD.
Alok Kumar Dubey v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and related charges, holding that the prosecutrix was not a minor under law at the time and the POCSO Act did not apply, with prosecution failing to prove non-consent beyond reasonable doubt.
Anup Gupta v. State NCT of Delhi
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's procedural order deferring the summoning of a witness under Section 311 CrPC, holding such matters are within the trial court's discretion and not subject to High Court interference.
Surjeet Kumar @ Kalu v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for an accused charged with kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the need for day-to-day trial proceedings to protect prosecutrix testimony.
Ashraf v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the accused's bail application in a POCSO case, holding that hostile testimony of the first informant does not entitle bail when child victims support the prosecution and minor medical ailments do not justify bail.
Ankit Lakra v. State NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a POCSO and rape case involving a nearly 18-year-old prosecutrix, balancing her maturity and consent with the accused’s liberty and trial progress.
Wasim Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under the NDPS Act for possession of intermediate quantity of smack due to prolonged delay in framing charges and absence of adverse antecedents.
STATE NCT OF DELHI v. SANJEEV TANEJA
The High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted the accused for dowry death and cruelty, holding that the prosecution proved all ingredients including the authenticity of the suicide note and the presumption under Section 113-B of the Evidence Act.
Raj Kumar Rastogi v. Delhi Press Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld that a person designated as a trainee under an appointment letter, receiving stipend and undergoing training without evidence of full-time employment, is not a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, and his termination was lawful.
Amit Sharma and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of unauthorized railway quarter occupation and affirmed the lawful adjustment of retirement gratuity against dues arising from such occupation.
Ran Singh and Anr. v. Delhi Transport Corporation and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed disciplinary proceedings and orders against DTC employees where the highest authority had withdrawn charges, holding that a subordinate authority lacked jurisdiction to reinitiate the same charges, and ordered their reinstatement with benefits.
TROPICAL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD & ANR. v. VITTHAL CASHEW INDUSTRIES & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application for condonation of delay in filing leave to defend in a summary suit, holding that no sufficient cause was shown, and decreed the suit in favor of the plaintiffs with interest as per the Settlement Agreement.
Ajay Singh Negi v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC based on reliable injured witness testimony and scientific evidence despite absence of independent eyewitnesses and inconclusive ballistic matching.
Jaideb Dutta v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of dowry death and cruelty charges due to insufficient evidence proving dowry-related harassment soon before the deceased's suicide.
Vijay @ Champion @ Pahari v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions based on a reliable dying declaration despite minor contradictions in police records, emphasizing cognitive factors affecting witness testimony.
Man Singh v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Time-Bound One-Promotion is only a financial upgradation and does not alter the disciplinary authority, thereby upholding the dismissal order passed by the competent authority.