Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Deepak v. State
The Delhi High Court altered the appellant's conviction from attempt to commit rape under Section 376/511 IPC to assault under Section 354 IPC, reducing the sentence to time served based on the evidence and legal principles distinguishing preparation from attempt.
Vikas Sharma & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and related IPC provisions based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Kapil Kumar and Others v. The State and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ram Singh v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 406 IPC based on a compromise between parties in a private dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Raj Rani & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The High Court dismissed the petition to quash the FIR as the offence under Sections 420/34 IPC was compounded and the accused acquitted by the trial court.
Commissioner of Police and Ors v. Constable Sanjay Kumar Dubey
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of departmental proceedings against a police constable due to foundational defects in evidence and violation of natural justice.
MCD v. Hardayal Singh Meena & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the finality of long-standing promotions granted in 2007, dismissing the petition to retrospectively alter promotion dates based on procedural irregularities discovered after fifteen years.
Satyendra Dixit v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a government servant after finding no procedural irregularity or prejudice in disciplinary proceedings despite allegations of non-supply of documents.
Sunil Kumar Kandikuppa v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted in a cheating and forgery case involving a commercial dispute, with conditions to cooperate in investigation and furnish bond.
Sumrat @ Bahadur v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused implicated only in recovery of stolen property with limited evidence and no direct identification, emphasizing that prolonged custody without substantial reason is unjustified.
Pradeep Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused previously absconding, emphasizing that prolonged detention without framing charges and the nature of the offence justify release subject to strict conditions.
King Goswami v. The State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused, holding that mere failure to intervene in an assault without active participation and procedural lapses do not justify arrest.
Arun Kumar Gautam v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a forgery and cheating case based on parity with co-accused and absence of opposition from the investigating agency.
NCC Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A starts from the date of last pleading including rejoinder, and extended the arbitrator's mandate by one year on sufficient cause despite respondent's allegations of misconduct.
Ernst and Young LLP v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, International Circle-1-2-2, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a virtual service permanent establishment is not recognized under the India-UK DTAA, set aside the withholding tax order, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Nord Anglia Education Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int. Tax 2(2) (2), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the assessing officer's rejection of a Nil Withholding Certificate application for managerial services, holding that mandatory procedural requirements under Rule 28AA were not followed and binding Tribunal decisions must be respected unless set aside.
Arti Rani v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that the appellant was liable to pay enhanced license fees at 40%, not 100%, as per the applicable MCD resolution, setting aside the higher demand.
M/S. M.V. OMNI PROJECTS (INDIA) LTD. v. Union of India through Executive Engineer CPWD
The Delhi High Court affirmed that an arbitrator appointed unilaterally in violation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act without an express written waiver is ineligible, rendering the arbitral award liable to be set aside.
Union of India v. Mago Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitral award granting loss of profit and material escalation claims to Mago Constructions, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration awards.
Akash Bindal & Anr. v. State Through SHO and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 289 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 based on a bona fide compromise between the accused and the deceased's legal representatives, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.