Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Nardev @ Sonu v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a genuine school leaving certificate is conclusive proof of juvenility under Section 7A of the JJ Act, 2000, and ordered trial of the accused before the Juvenile Justice Board, overruling the medical age report.
Prashant Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for armed robbery and criminal conspiracy based on credible eyewitness testimony, recoveries, and identification despite absence of public witnesses.
Prashant Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for armed robbery and criminal conspiracy based on credible eyewitness identification, recoveries, and consistent prosecution evidence despite absence of public witnesses.
Prashant Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for armed robbery under Sections 392 and 120B IPC based on credible eyewitness identification and lawful recoveries, dismissing their appeals.
Islam v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant due to material discrepancies in prosecution evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in an attempted robbery case.
Manish Divedi v. Smt Jyotsana
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting ad-interim maintenance of Rs. 10,000 per month to the wife under Section 125 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the husband's obligation to maintain the wife despite her capacity to earn.
Vijay v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for penetrative sexual assault on a minor under POCSO and IPC, holding that consistent and credible child testimony suffices even without corroborative medical or forensic evidence.
INOX AIR PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. RATHI ISPAT LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding leased plant as movable property, dismissed challenges based on res judicata and public policy, and addressed contempt allegations regarding removal of inventorised equipment.
Suresh Chand Goel & Sons (HUF) & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing maintenance of status quo and restraining respondents from constructing on disputed land after quashing of acquisition award and restoration of mutation entries in appellants' favor.
Rakesh Kumar Verma & Ors. v. Radha Krishan Verma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified a partition decree to allow sale of property and equitable distribution of proceeds due to impracticality of physical partition and municipal restrictions, while protecting life interests under the Will.
Nand Ram v. Kanwal Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Plaintiff's partition suit relying on binding admissions of prior family settlements and held that such admissions bar reopening settled partition issues after decades.
Rajiv Gupta v. L. R. Gupta, HUF & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application to set aside a compromise decree in a partition suit, holding that the defendant had knowledge of the suit and was not prevented from appearing, thus upholding the validity of the compromise.
Basant Projects Ltd v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, with the consent of both parties.
Kings Furnishing & Safecompany v. Central University of Jharkhand
The Delhi High Court granted a seven-month extension for completion of arbitral proceedings and passing of the award under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, on mutual consent and ongoing proceedings.
M/S GILL ACQUA HYDRO POWER GENERATION COMPANY PVT.LTD v. M/S THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate a dispute over the quantum of an insurance claim where liability was admitted but payment was withheld.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Ranjeet @ Ganja @ Sombar Roy
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a POCSO case due to failure of the prosecution to prove the victim's minority and the unreliability of her testimony, emphasizing the limited scope of appellate interference in acquittals.
Sachin alias Chajja v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, credible eyewitness testimony, and conclusive forensic proof, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the place of occurrence, witness credibility, and weapon recovery.
Swami Suprakashananda & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted probate of a duly executed Will, holding that probate proceedings concern only the genuineness of the Will and not property title or valuation.
Pankaj Kumar v. Tarak Mandal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition against eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, allowing stay of execution on the tenant's undertaking to vacate and pay dues by a specified date.
Vesta Holding Private Limited v. AKM Enterprises Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that AKM breached the MOU by failing to secure binding leases with anchor tenants, entitling Vesta to refund of earnest money with interest and denying AKM's claim to forfeit the amount or recover damages.