Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Mahender Kumar v. BSES Yamuna Power Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition and upheld that disputes classified as industrial disputes must be adjudicated by Labour Courts, not civil courts, and writ jurisdiction cannot be used to re-open such matters.
Deepak Chaudhary v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving rape and related offences, holding that serious crimes cannot be quashed on the basis of compromise under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Rajesh Bajaj alias Rajesh Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that once a revision under Section 397 Cr.P.C. is decided, the petitioner cannot invoke Section 482 Cr.P.C. to re-challenge the framing of charges under Section 498A IPC, dismissing the petition for lack of special circumstances.
Roshan Lal Kalra & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings involving forgery of valuable security despite settlement between parties, emphasizing the overriding public interest in prosecuting serious offences.
Santosh Chawla & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court refused to quash criminal proceedings involving forgery and related offences despite a settlement between parties, emphasizing the overriding public interest in prosecuting serious crimes.
PREMPAL & ANR. v. STATE OF NCT DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking protection against alleged threats, holding that routine police surveillance of individuals listed as 'Bad Characters' is lawful and not malafide.
Sanjay Jha v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking further investigation into a crime involving a child, relying on assurances of ongoing police inquiry and the State's duty to ensure citizen safety.
M/S JVG Finance Ltd. v. Mr. Vivek Omprakash Abrol
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's claim as a bona fide purchaser of a flat sold by a party without title, holding that forged documents cannot confer title and directed the Official Liquidator to take possession as per winding-up orders.
ERA INFRA ENGINEERING LIMITED v. AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that a former employee appointed as arbitrator is not ineligible under the Seventh Schedule and dismissed the petition seeking termination of his mandate, allowing challenges on impartiality to be raised before the arbitral tribunal.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. v. Krishna
The Delhi High Court reduced the motor accident compensation by applying 15% of the deceased's income including future prospects and disallowed loss of love and affection following Supreme Court precedents.
Faisal Shahid & Anr. v. Khalil-Ur-Rehman & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking declaration of ownership based on an unproven oral gift under Mohammedan Law, emphasizing the need for credible evidence and proper proof of execution.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited v. Mayuri Ben M. Chotai
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that a legal heir licensee is entitled to be considered for renewal of catering licenses and awarded damages for wrongful denial of renewal.
L R Vishwanath v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual issues must be tried and not decided at the summoning stage.
Sita Ram & Anr. v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable prosecution evidence and lack of corroboration, emphasizing the necessity of proof beyond reasonable doubt for conviction under Section 302/34 IPC.
State v. Sanjay Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal due to inconsistent eyewitness accounts and medical evidence, affirming the benefit of doubt in favor of the accused in a murder case.
Bundu Khan & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified murder convictions to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC, recognizing sudden provocation and heat of passion in a fatal stabbing case.
Ajay @ Gadnu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC based on reliable eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence, rejecting the claim of sudden fight under Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC.
Delhi Flying Club Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Delhi Flying Club's petition seeking mandamus to constitute the Airport Appellate Tribunal and stay eviction, holding that repeated petitions without fresh grounds constitute abuse of process and that the Airport Authority of India lawfully terminated the expired license.
Naresh S/o. Sh. Ram Kishan & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for accused in a firearm injury case under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of offence and subsequent related criminal acts.
Satish Kumar Gupta v. Shanti Swaroop Gupta and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Satish Kumar Gupta's suit for declaration of ownership of property on grounds of the Benami Act and lack of registered title, while allowing ISKCON's probate petition to proceed without deciding the Will's validity.