Delhi High Court
49,110 judgments
Subhash Chand @ Subhash Chandra v. Reliance Gen Ins Co Ltd & Ors.
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation in a motor accident claim by applying minimum wages for an unskilled worker and awarding additional damages as per Supreme Court precedents.
State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) v. Akram
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a minor sexual assault case, emphasizing the prosecution’s failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite statutory presumptions under the POCSO Act.
Rita Vashishtha v. Anil Kumar Vashishtha
The Delhi High Court upheld a Family Court decree granting divorce on grounds of mental cruelty supported by cumulative evidence and admissions, while recognizing irretrievable breakdown as a relevant circumstance alongside cruelty.
M/S Vashisht Infratech Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving forgery and cheating in a bank loan case, holding that serious economic offences affecting public interest cannot be quashed merely on the basis of settlement.
Biresh v. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging illegal constructions on land due to pending revenue proceedings and the petitioner's failure to approach the court with clean hands.
Ved Prakash Aggarwal v. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the RTI Act does not override the NGT's procedural rules for obtaining certified copies of orders and dismissed the petition challenging the CIC's order.
Shahzad Ali v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Shahzad Ali in a serious assault case due to credible evidence of involvement, non-cooperation, and prior criminal record despite his age and health.
Dr. Reetesh Arora & Anr v. Medical Council of India Through Secretary & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed a medical student subjected to ragging to migrate to another university with relaxed academic conditions to protect his educational interests.
Vinod v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's appeal directing retrospective regularisation as a Mobile Booking Clerk under the Railway Board's scheme, setting aside CAT orders denying such relief.
Commissioner, Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax, Sonepat v. Amit Decorative Plywoods Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the Settlement Commission cannot act as an adjudicating authority and set aside its order settling a central excise duty evasion case due to lack of full and true disclosure and improper rejection of evidence.
Honeycom Synergies v. Commissioner of Customs (Export) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Customs Settlement Commission's imposition of penalty for willful undervaluation of imports and held that rectification applications require hearing and reasoned orders but dismissed the petition challenging the penalty.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Bhagwan Shree Laxmi Narain
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision allowing exemption under Section 11 to a religious trust engaged in spiritual activities, rejecting revenue's disallowances for alleged personal benefit and anonymous donations without material evidence.
Sanjeev Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 451, and 323 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties.
Radhey Shyam Singhal v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Gaurav Gupta & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled through mediation and the complainant withdrew her grievance.
Laxmi Narayan Sharma v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a large cash theft case, holding that the serious nature of the offence and limited recovery of stolen property precluded bail at this stage.
Dr Shashi Bhushan Sonhadra v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the government to expedite filling teacher vacancies and improve infrastructure in government schools, while declining to continue judicial monitoring of the matter.
Rakesh Mishra v. M/S Hukson Trading Corporation
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the petitioner voluntarily left employment after settling dues, dismissing the claim of illegal termination.
DELHI SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMAL v. JOINT LABOUR COMMISSIONER & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that summary recovery proceedings under Section 33C(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act are maintainable when the amount due under a final award can be determined by simple calculation, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to the recovery certificate.
Harjeet Singh Bedi v. M/S Asset Reconstruction Company India Limited
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to pay a higher amount for a property under auction and directed the Recovery Officer to consider the payment proposal before confirming the sale.