Delhi High Court
47,108 judgments
Rajan Kumar Anand & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 384, 406, 506, and 34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings in a dispute with predominant civil elements would be oppressive and the possibility of conviction remote.
Ram Kishan v. State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court suspended the appellant’s sentence during appeal due to a valid challenge on prosecution sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing the necessity of competent authority sanction for conviction.
Ratul Puri v. Directorate Enforcement of India, Delhi Zonal Office, New Delhi
Pre-arrest bail was denied to the petitioner in a PMLA money laundering case due to the gravity of offence and necessity of custodial interrogation for effective investigation.
HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD. v. NAINA BHATIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for a fatal road accident, affirming the credibility of the eyewitness and rejecting contributory negligence claims against the deceased motorcycle rider.
Manisha Priyadarshini v. Sri Aurobindo College – Evening & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking reinstatement after expiry of an ad-hoc contract, holding no right to resume duties without contract extension.
Sh. Girish Chand and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that purchasing LTC tickets through unauthorized agents does not constitute misconduct warranting disciplinary action and granted interim relief against recovery of LTC advance pending adjudication.
M/S SAI MOTORS & ANR v. ADITYA JAIN & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld a decree for possession in favor of lessors against lessees who admitted tenancy but disputed title based on an unsettled family settlement, holding that tenancy admission estops title challenge and supports summary possession decree.
Gunjan Sharma v. Commissioner of Customs (Preventive)
The Delhi High Court reduced the penalty on a Customs House Agent for failure to verify importer credentials, affirming that due diligence is required but liability arises only upon admitted lapses or complicity.
GE ENERGY PARTS INC ..... Petitioner Through Mr. Sachit Jolly & Mr. Aarush Bhatia, Advocates v. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX & ANR. .....
The Delhi High Court held that penalty orders under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act passed beyond the six-month limitation period from receipt of the ITAT order by any Commissioner, including CIT (Judicial), are invalid and set aside the impugned penalty orders accordingly.
IMPROVE VYAPAAR PVT. LTD v. VVA DEVELOPERS (P) LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award declining compensation and awarding interest, holding that erroneous contract interpretation by an arbitrator is not a ground for setting aside the award absent patent illegality.
Kiran Kapoor v. The State & Ors
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a valid Will under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in favor of the petitioner wife, with no objections from other legal heirs.
Sanjay Gupta v. Election Commission of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission and Returning Officer are not necessary parties to an election petition under Section 82 of the Representation of People Act, 1951, and must be deleted from the array of parties.
Telecommunication Consultant India Ltd & Anr. v. Anil Bhasin & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to allow amendment of the written statement after trial commencement due to lack of due diligence under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Rajeev Agarwal v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary proceedings against a senior officer of Petronet LNG Limited without Board approval and in violation of natural justice are illegal, affirming the company's status as State under Article 12 and quashing the inquiry report and charge-sheet.
P. Chidambaram v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court denied pre-arrest bail to former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in a high-profile money laundering and corruption case, emphasizing the gravity of economic offences and necessity of custodial interrogation.
Vijay @ Balkhan v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for attempt to murder but reduced the sentence considering the long lapse of time and clean antecedents.
Bharat Bhushan & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC arising from matrimonial dispute based on a bona fide settlement, exercising inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Triloki Nath Chaudhary v. Hari Overseas (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that an employee performing managerial and administrative duties does not qualify as a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Shekhar Garg v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of rape and criminal intimidation, emphasizing the disputed facts and delay in FIR while imposing protective conditions.
P. Chidambaram v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court denied pre-arrest bail to P. Chidambaram in high-profile money laundering and corruption cases, emphasizing the gravity of economic offences and necessity of custodial interrogation.