Delhi High Court
58,461 judgments
Shiv Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, stand lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act due to non-payment of compensation despite possession being taken.
MEJA URJA NIGAM PVT LTD v. RATNA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's refusal to grant interim security or bank guarantee due to lack of prima facie case and clarified that the tribunal cannot review its own orders under Section 17, directing detailed asset disclosure by the respondent.
Dr Rahul Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the cancellation of appointment on medical unfitness grounds, holding that employer-prescribed medical standards are binding and uniformly applicable to all candidates including engineers.
AR v. M/S SHRI COLONIZERS AND DEVELOPERS PVT LTD
Defendants granted leave to defend a summary suit for cheque dishonour only upon depositing the cheque amount, reaffirming that forfeiture of advance payments requires proof of loss under Indian Contract Act.
Ravi v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove the chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt.
Salauddin @ Nuroo v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of Salauddin, upholding his conviction and life sentence for the murder of Ashok based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence.
Surender Kumar v. Girish Kapoor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the second appeal to decree recovery of Rs.70,000 with interest based on unchallenged payment receipts, setting aside prior judgments dismissing the claim for money recovery under an Agreement to Sell.
Anoop Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder and evidence tampering charges due to failure of prosecution to conclusively prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt in a circumstantial evidence case.
Anjani Technopast Ltd & Ors. v. Shubh Gautam
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the summary decree under Order XXXVII CPC where the appellants failed to file timely leave to defend and did not honor settlement terms.
Jai Kishan v. Anamika
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order under Section 125 CrPC, affirming the husband's duty to maintain his wife despite his financial obligations towards his parents and the wife's exemption from filing detailed income documents.
Zeman Technogroup v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of arbitral damages awarded without evidence while maintaining refund of wrongly encashed bank guarantees, dismissing appeals by both parties.
MAGMA HDI GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. DEVKI DEVI & ORS
The Delhi High Court enhanced the motor accident compensation by applying the actual income with future prospects and reduced certain heads of damages in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Roshan Lal v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings under Sections 354A, 354D, 354, and 509 IPC despite a settlement, emphasizing the public interest in prosecuting offences involving sexual harassment and mental depravity.
Praneet Singh Davar v. L S Davar & Co
The Delhi High Court held that a prima facie opinion in an interim order does not influence rectification proceedings before the Registrar of Trademarks and directed independent adjudication thereof.
Sanjay Bansal v. Kusum Lata Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the dismissal of a forgery complaint under Section 340 Cr.P.C. in eviction proceedings, directing the petitioner to pursue appeal under Section 341 Cr.P.C. before the Rent Control Tribunal.
Anil Kumar Jain v. Shiam CGHS Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Cooperative Tribunal’s order rejecting the petitioner’s claim of membership and cash payments to a cooperative society due to lack of credible evidence.
Vineeta v. Pradeep Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal enhancing compensation for motor accident injuries by setting aside contributory negligence and applying correct disability and income assessments.
Lt. Governor and Ors. v. Shadilal Enterprises Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only the Lieutenant Governor's approval is binding in government liquor supply tenders, and suppliers who accepted and performed contracts at the approved rate cannot claim higher prices based on negotiating committee recommendations.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Kamla Chauhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer’s appeal, reducing compensation awarded in a motor accident claim due to invalid driving licence and recalibrating future prospects and non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Roshini v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused under Sections 328, 307, and 34 IPC, relying on CCTV evidence and absence from the scene to prevent wrongful arrest.