Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Land & Development Office v. Lachami Narain HUF
The Delhi High Court held that a building constructed prior to 1952 is deemed sanctioned under the Punjab Municipal Act if no demolition notice was issued, and the L&DO cannot impose damages for unauthorized construction at leasehold to freehold conversion when municipal records accept the building.
Satynarain & Anr. v. Shri Charan Singh
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal dismissing the plaintiff's suit for possession, holding that defendants' long exclusive possession under admitted documents entitles them protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act despite unclear title.
Ashok Arora v. Pramod Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of a suit based on a Will executed under suspicious circumstances, emphasizing the need for clear evidence to prove a Will's genuineness when contradicted by a prior registered Gift Deed.
Akshita Singh v. Lady Shri Ram College for Women & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed Lady Shri Ram College and University of Delhi to admit a candidate whose marks increased upon revaluation after the college cut-off, emphasizing that procedural delays should not deny meritorious students admission rights.
Pintu v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 324/326 IPC based on a mutual settlement reached through mediation, emphasizing the court’s power to end futile criminal proceedings to secure justice and peace.
Pintu v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 324/326 IPC following amicable settlement through mediation, emphasizing the ends of justice and futility of continuing criminal proceedings.
Nitin @Nitu v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 341, 506, and 509 IPC after the parties amicably settled their dispute and undertook not to pursue criminal charges further.
SH MANOJ @ DABLU v. THE STATE
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354 and 506 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Gitesh Ramdeva v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on the parties' amicable settlement and reconciliation in a matrimonial dispute.
Mohd. Bilal v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 468, and 471 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the ends of justice and restoration of peace.
Vinod Khatri & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under IPC and Arms Act based on an amicable settlement between parties, emphasizing the court's discretion to end futile criminal proceedings to secure justice.
Pamela Manmohan Singh v. K.V. Kohli
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicants' plea to be impleaded in a partition suit and to set aside a family settlement, holding that pendente lite transfers during status quo orders do not confer enforceable rights and that the applicants cannot challenge the settlement without appropriate proceedings.
Union of India v. Puran Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 28A(3) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, landowners who missed initial references can seek further enhancement of compensation based on appellate court awards, dismissing the Union of India's appeal.
Surjit Singh v. Suraj Bhan Tanwar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to dismiss a suit for injunction, holding that documents referred to in the plaint are incorporated by reference and the suit is not barred under the Delhi Land Reforms Act.
Bhim Singh v. Suraj Bhan Tanwar
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's refusal to reject the plaint, holding that documents referred to in the plaint are incorporated by reference and the suit is not barred under Section 185 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954.
Manmohan Singh Bhalla v. Assotech Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the ex-management's scheme of compromise under Section 391 of the Companies Act, holding it lacked bona fide, failed to constitute a valid class of creditors, and was unworkable, thereby refusing to revoke the provisional liquidation order.
Vinod Soren v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for kidnapping and penetrative sexual assault of a minor child, relying on forensic DNA evidence and consistent medical and eyewitness testimony.
Arun Chauhan v. State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for the murder of his wife based on reliable minor witnesses, medical evidence, and admissible recovery under Section 27 Indian Evidence Act.
Dr. Vanitha R v. Ministry of Ayush & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the President of the Central Council of Indian Medicine elected under Section 7(1) holds office for a full five-year term, rejecting the Union Ministry's contention that the appellant's tenure was limited to the remainder of a predecessor's term.
Bhushan Lal Khanna v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a rape case arising from a consensual live-in relationship based on a promise to marry, holding that such promise does not constitute rape and custodial interrogation was unnecessary.