Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Land & Building Department & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award despite physical possession being taken.
Mohd. Sagir v. BSES and Anr
The Delhi High Court awarded Rs.15 lakh compensation with interest to a petitioner who suffered arm amputation due to electrocution caused by unauthorized construction and held both the property owner and electricity company jointly liable with apportioned negligence.
Hemant Kumar Arya v. Sangeet Natak Akademi; Chandranshu Mehta v. Sangeet Natak Akademi
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the quashing of appointments made without mandatory Ministry representation on the selection committee, holding such appointments illegal and void despite the appointees' continued service.
Chaudhary v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a violent assault case, recognizing self-defense plea and imposing strict conditions to safeguard investigation and trial.
Shri Cretan Marwah & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs and related criminal proceedings based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Bata India Limited v. Subhash Kapoor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application to amend the plaint to include additional facts relevant to the trademark dispute, emphasizing the principles governing amendments under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Nitin Rose & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the application in W.P.(C) 9921/2015 in terms of an earlier order passed in a connected writ petition, without further elaboration.
Hansraj & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to honor the original option given to petitioners to continue in the Subordinate Statistical Service on earlier terms, rejecting the respondents' attempt to impose new prospective terms and repatriate petitioners without option.
Sh. Nitin v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354C, 354D, 506, and 509 IPC based on a settlement between parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further, subject to cost payment.
Vavasi Telegence Pvt Ltd v. Sehdev Yadav
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and upheld the Labour Court's Award holding the termination of the workman illegal and unjustified, directing reinstatement with full back wages.
Rakesh Jain v. V.P. Yadav & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to order a field investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC but directed expeditious disposal of the complaint regarding obstruction of tenant's access.
Bharat & Ors. v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a neighborly dispute over water usage based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's refusal to prosecute further.
Vaibhav Dattani & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 420, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.
Suhaib Ilyasi v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's murder conviction, holding the deceased's death was a suicide unsupported by evidence of homicide.
M/S T G Leisure & Resorts (P) Ltd & Ors. v. M/S Ram Kumar Gupta (HUF)
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of criminal complaints under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that factual disputes regarding security deposit and lease termination cannot be decided at the quashing stage.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Jitender @ Jeetu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to grant recovery rights against the owner and driver of a commercial vehicle who failed to produce the mandatory Route Permit, modifying the compensation award accordingly.
Pradeep Kumar Mittal v. Dinesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing income on skilled wages, rejecting contributory negligence for driving without license, and awarding additional non-pecuniary damages.
Kalam @ Kalamuddin v. Dinesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest awarded to an injured labourer in a motor accident claim, applying medical disability evidence and Supreme Court principles on future prospects.
Fahad Ullah & Anr v. State & Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR for theft of electricity following an amicable settlement and payment of the assessed amount, emphasizing the ends of justice and futility of continuing criminal proceedings.
Samrath Gupta v. M/S Madhuban Electronics Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding up petition under Section 433(c) of the Companies Act, 1956, holding that non-commencement of main business alone does not justify winding up when the company is profitable and the substratum remains intact.