Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Aradhana Foods and Juices Pvt. Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's remand on disallowance of operating expenses but allowed the appeal on rate of depreciation issue, directing the Tribunal to re-examine the matter afresh.
Om Prakash v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a TSR driver for raping a 9-year-old girl, relying on credible testimony and DNA evidence, but reduced his life sentence to 16 years rigorous imprisonment considering mitigating factors.
Suraj v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under various IPC sections after the parties amicably settled their dispute through mediation and the complainant withdrew the charges.
Raj Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the order rejecting alternate plot allotment due to failure to consider the extent of built-up land and directed reconsideration in accordance with applicable guidelines.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Indu Devi
The Delhi High Court allowed partial modification of compensation awards in a motor accident case, granting insurer recovery rights due to a fake driving license and adjusting compensation as per Supreme Court guidelines.
Sita Ram & Ors v. Manoj Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that property inherited by a father from paternal ancestors post-Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is self-acquired and not ancestral, dismissing the son's suit for partition.
Akachukwu Christopher Nnadi v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 21(b) NDPS Act, ruling that proper notice under Section 50 was given, delay in FSL submission did not vitiate the case, and the investigating officer had valid authority.
Lalita v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed inquiry into the husband's compliance with bail conditions to return 100 grams of gold or its value, affirming the Magistrate's jurisdiction to enforce bail terms and distinguishing maintenance obligations from property return.
Sanjay Kumar Goel v. Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Regular Second Appeal for lack of substantial question of law and non-impleadment of necessary parties, upholding the concurrent findings of the lower courts on evidence insufficiency.
Sunder Lal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC based on credible injured eyewitness testimony and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Rajiv Mehta v. Savita Mehta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against a divorce decree, holding that recall of witnesses under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC is sparingly exercised and condoning delay in appeal filing under the limitation period of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Ikechukwu Chukwubuikem Stanley v. Narcotic Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for a previously convicted accused found in conscious possession of heroin under the NDPS Act, while granting bail to a courier agency owner who lacked knowledge of the contraband.
The Commissioner of Income Tax-6 v. MSB Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the first stay order granted by the ITAT, relying on binding precedent that such appeals are not maintainable.
National Highways Authority of India v. Som Dutt Builders - NCC (JV)
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting partial damages and contractual interest to a contractor for delays in a highway project, affirming the validity of the Hudson formula and rejecting the petitioner's challenge under Section 34.
Ravi Rai v. Medical Council of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Medical Council of India's exoneration of a treating doctor for medical negligence, remanding for reconsideration of punishment, while upholding the punishment of the operating surgeon for performing unauthorized surgery on the wrong foot.
Suresh Kumar Rathore & Others v. The State, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from family property disputes based on a mediated family settlement, emphasizing restoration of peace and futility of continuing criminal proceedings.
M/S. COLLAGE ESTATES PVT. LTD. v. BLUE STAR LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment under a commercial contract, holding the claim was not barred by limitation as the cause of action accrued upon completion and certification of work, not merely on physical commissioning.
Nitin Tyagi & Ors. v. Election Commission of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Election Commission's interlocutory order and directed fresh applications for summoning witnesses be considered on merits, emphasizing procedural fairness in 'office of profit' disqualification proceedings.
Aditya Sharma v. Income Tax Department
The Delhi High Court held that pendency of settlement applications before the Income Tax Settlement Commission does not bar sanction for prosecution or criminal proceedings unless immunity is expressly granted, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of prosecution.
Umashankar & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The High Court held that a Magistrate cannot direct police to conduct an 'enquiry' under Section 202 Cr.P.C., setting aside orders based on such direction and remitting the matter for proper inquiry or investigation.