Delhi High Court

47,108 judgments

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Babli @ Shakuntla Devi v. State

21 Aug 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2019:DHC:4096

The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307/34 IPC to causing hurt under Section 323/34 IPC and allowed compounding of the offence with the victim's consent.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 307 IPC Section 34 IPC Section 323 IPC common intention

Coal India Limited v. M/S. Vidarbha Industries Power Limited

21 Aug 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:4083-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside interim orders directing coal supply to a power plant without a valid Letter of Assurance, holding that such mandatory relief at interlocutory stage is impermissible pending final adjudication.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Letter of Assurance Fuel Supply Agreement Group Captive Power Plant Independent Power Plant

MVR Industry Ltd v. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd

21 Aug 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:4095-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against rejection of an objection petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, holding the petition barred by limitation and that the arbitral award was validly served and binding.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitral award Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Limitation Ex-parte proceedings

Employee State Insurance Corporation v. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Yadav

21 Aug 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:4094-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order granting study leave to a doctor despite the petitioner’s belated vigilance complaint, emphasizing adherence to policy and procedural fairness.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant study leave Employee State Insurance Corporation postgraduate medical course 4% limit

Riyaz Khan @ Gainda v. State

21 Aug 2019 · Manmohan; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2019:DHC:4091-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition seeking release on the ground of minority due to lack of documentary proof and the petitioner’s unsatisfactory jail conduct.

criminal petition_dismissed habeas corpus juvenile minority writ jurisdiction

Sangram Pal & Ors. v. Furkan Ansari & Ors.

21 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4105

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation for loss of consortium and love and affection to the deceased's family members as per Supreme Court precedent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant loss of consortium loss of love and affection motor accident claims compensation

Central Bureau of Investigation v. Suresh Kumar Garg & Anr.

21 Aug 2019 · R.K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:4109

The Delhi High Court held that the requirement of sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. for IPC offences by public servants must be decided after evidence and disallowed accused participation at the pre-cognizance stage, setting aside the Special Judge's order declining cognizance for want of sanction.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 197 Cr.P.C. sanction for prosecution Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Indian Penal Code offences

Kamlesh Devi & Ors. v. Munesh Parihar & Ors.

21 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4104

The Delhi High Court set aside the MACT's dismissal of a motor accident claim petition for non-production of FIR and remanded the case for fresh consideration of evidence including the FIR on record.

motor_accident_claims appeal_allowed Significant Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act FIR Eyewitness complaint

Gaurav @ Golu v. State & Anr.

21 Aug 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:4100

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, 354(D), and 509 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC settlement of dispute inherent jurisdiction

CT/GD Ram Krushna Sahu v. Union of India

21 Aug 2019 · Vipin Sanghi; Rajnish Bhatnagar · 2019:DHC:4111-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s period of absence post-dismissal should be treated as continuous service for pay and seniority benefits following reinstatement, directing consequential benefits without arrears of back wages.

administrative petition_allowed Significant reinstatement continuous service DIES NON pay fixation

Lekhraj v. The State

21 Aug 2019 · Siddharth Mridul; Brijesh Sethi · 2019:DHC:4081-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC based on reliable eyewitness and forensic evidence, rejecting defence challenges on witness credibility, motive, and procedural lapses.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 302 IPC murder conviction child witness testimony recovery of incriminating articles

Ankush Jain v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-4

21 Aug 2019 · S. Muralidhar; Talwant Singh · 2019:DHC:4082-DB
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The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of income declarations under the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 due to misrepresentation and suppression of facts, affirming that such declarations are void under Section 193 of the Finance Act, 2016 without requirement of prior notice.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 Finance Act, 2016 Section 183 Section 193

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Sushila & Ors.

21 Aug 2019 · Najmi Waziri · 2019:DHC:4110

The Delhi High Court held that non-possession of a driving license by a deceased motorcyclist does not bar compensation if the accident was caused by the insured vehicle's negligence and upheld the award with 25% contributory negligence, dismissing the insurer's appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim compensation driving license contributory negligence

Coal India Limited v. M/S. Vidarbha Industries Power Limited & Ors.; Union of India v. M/S. Vidarbha Industries Power Limited & Ors.

21 Aug 2019 · G.S. Sistani; Jyoti Singh · 2019:DHC:4084-DB

The Delhi High Court set aside interim orders directing coal supply based on an expired and non-transferable LOA, holding that such mandatory relief at interlocutory stage is impermissible without adjudication on merits.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Letter of Assurance Fuel Supply Agreement Group Captive Power Plant Independent Power Plant

Ratul Puri v. Directorate of Enforcement Government of India

21 Aug 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:4102

The Delhi High Court held that an accused is not entitled to receive a copy of his statement recorded under Section 50(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act during the investigation stage, dismissing the petition challenging the refusal.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 50(2) PMLA statement supply during investigation natural justice

Union of India v. Dr Vijay Ayurvedic College Hospital & Research Centre & Anr

21 Aug 2019 · Hima Kohli; Asha Menon · 2019:DHC:7527-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeals against interim orders permitting provisional admissions to medical colleges, emphasizing adherence to Supreme Court precedent discouraging such relief and clarifying that provisional admissions do not confer final rights.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant provisional admissions interim relief court commissioners on-site inspection

Ajay Kumar Tiwari & Ors. v. State & Anr.

21 Aug 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:4101

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498-A IPC quashing of FIR Section 482 CrPC matrimonial dispute

Mukesh Kumar Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

21 Aug 2019 · Suresh Kumar Kait · 2019:DHC:4093

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the suspension of a government employee pending departmental inquiry, holding that suspension orders are not interfered with absent mala fide or lack of prima facie evidence.

administrative petition_dismissed suspension order departmental inquiry recruitment rules show cause notice

Sudhir Kumar Gupta v. Indra Chand Jain

21 Aug 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:4087

The Delhi High Court set aside a decree for specific performance of sale of a 1/8th share in property due to lack of readiness and willingness by the purchaser and encumbrance on the title.

civil appeal_allowed Significant specific performance agreement to sell marketable title encumbrance

Gurdeep Singh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

21 Aug 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:4092

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement and the complainant's affidavit, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 498-A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC Section 482 CrPC