Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting liquidated damages to the Railways for contractor default, holding that the award was reasoned and judicial interference under Section 34 Arbitration Act is limited.
Dinesh Aggarwal & Others v. State & Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for probate of a registered Will due to non-production of the original Will, failure to prove due execution by two attesting witnesses, and suspicious circumstances including omission of immediate family members.
J Durai Murugan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a Review DPC to consider the petitioner for promotion to Assistant Commandant with seniority and benefits protected despite administrative delays and course discrepancies.
ICICI Bank Ltd v. State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that hypothecated vehicles seized in a criminal case should not be released to the accused after discharge if a Debt Recovery Tribunal has appointed a receiver, directing police to release the vehicles only in accordance with the DRT order and law.
Jameel v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for murdering his wife based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Upendra Rai
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to the accused in a corruption and money laundering case, holding that bail is not warranted when investigation is at a nascent stage and there is evidence of attempts to influence witnesses and tamper with evidence.
Union of India v. Vijay Singh Chauhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interest under Section 23(1A) of the Land Acquisition Act is not payable for periods during which acquisition proceedings were stayed by court order, setting aside the lower court's award of such interest.
Harjinder Pal Singh v. The Collector of Stamps Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Vasant Vihar
The Delhi High Court held that stamp duty under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act must be reassessed based on the Circle Rates applicable on the date when the consideration was fixed if delay in Sale Deed execution is not the purchaser's fault.
Dinesh Kumar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a valid caste certificate must be accepted as per advertisement terms and quashed the rejection of a meritorious candidate's appointment on hypertechnical grounds not specified in the recruitment advertisement.
Mukul Trivedi v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie case of criminal dishonesty in retention of earnest money under an agreement to sell warrants trial and refused to quash the criminal complaint under Section 482 CrPC.
Kamal Kant Bansal & Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid despite possession, entitling landowners to compensation under the new Act.
Mukesh Kumar Goyal v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The High Court disposed of the criminal appeal as not pressed after the appellant expressed his unwillingness to prosecute it further.
Raj Kumar v. Corporation Bank
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent bank to decide the petitioner's review petition within four months, allowing the writ petition for timely disposal.
Surender Kumar v. The Director of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition for employment regularization as withdrawn following the petitioner’s settlement with the respondents agreeing to regularize his services and pay salary as per statutory rules.
M/S. FEEZO CHEM & ANR v. RIDLEYLIFESCIENCE PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the execution petition as satisfied subject to the judgment debtor recalling and destroying old stock within prescribed timelines and filing requisite affidavits and Board Resolution.
M/S D.B CORPORATION LTD v. M/S CHD DEVELOPERS LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award holding that the Share Subscription and Advertising Agreements were independent, the refund claim was valid, and the petitioner’s challenge to the award was without merit.
Rishikapoor v. State & Another
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs under Sections 308 and 354/354B IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences in appropriate cases.
Shree Shyampulp & Boardmills Ltd v. M/S Sterlingfinance & Leasing Co
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking quashing of criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act where the petitioner failed to comply with settlement and was wound up, holding that quashing is not warranted without actual repayment or settlement.
Satvinder Singh & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from a minor altercation under Sections 323, 341, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, reaffirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences when continuation of proceedings would defeat the ends of justice.
Surender Garg v. Ashish Verma
The Delhi High Court quashed cheque bounce complaints due to the complainant's failure to serve a legally valid demand notice specifying cheque amounts as required under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.