Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Sanjay Kumar Valmiki v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl, relying on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence.
Raju@ Chanakya v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence and after examination of material witnesses, subject to protective conditions.
Prabir Mukherjee v. Orient Bell Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order directing the petitioner to furnish proof of solvency of surety in Section 138 NI Act proceedings, dismissing the revision petition.
Tarini Mehta v. Sanjeev Chhabra & Ors.
The court held that life interest holders cannot alienate their life estate, invalidated the sale deed by such holders to strangers, and granted injunction restraining possession pending trial.
Competition Commission of India and Anr. v. Oriental Rubber Industries Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that persons summoned for investigation by the Director General under the Competition Act have the right to be represented by advocates, subject to procedural safeguards to ensure investigation efficacy.
Nirmal @ Nirmala & Anr. v. Ram Chand
The Delhi High Court dismissed an application for substitution of parties under Order XXII Rule 10 CPC, holding that the Applicants were neither necessary nor proper parties and that title claims based on a disputed conveyance deed could not justify substitution.
Punjab National Bank v. Kamlesh Trehan & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the premature dismissal of Punjab National Bank's suits alleging fraud, restoring the suits for trial and permitting impleadment of the deceased employee's legal heirs, emphasizing procedural fairness and proper adjudication.
Surajmal Yadav v. Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral award must address all claims with reasons, and where a claim is omitted, the aggrieved party may seek relief in separate proceedings without assuming implied rejection.
Manpreet Kaur v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from arrest to the petitioner accused of cheating and forgery offences until after her final examinations, directing her to surrender thereafter.
Meera Devi v. Joginder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by increasing assessed disability, income, and heads of damages including attendant charges and artificial limb cost, directing the insurer to pay Rs. 10.56 lakh with interest.
Subhasini Kumari v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's application for compassionate appointment under the Central Government's scheme, emphasizing compliance with government directions by bodies governed by bye-laws.
National Highways Authority of India v. TGV Projects and Investments Private Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award granting force majeure relief for reduced toll traffic due to floods and penalty interest not contemplated by contract, holding such relief contrary to contract terms and public policy.
Kalka Public School v. N.B. Tiwari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the first respondent's resignation was deemed approved by the Directorate of Education due to statutory silence, setting aside the order directing reinstatement.
Megh Raj Dhaka v. New India Assurance Co Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the vehicle owner's appeal, holding that a driver with a valid license for a Light Motor Vehicle is competent to drive a transport vehicle under 7500 kgs despite a name discrepancy, and set aside the insurer's recovery rights against the owner.
Sh. Ravinder Yadav v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioner to file a delayed appeal against his removal from service for misconduct involving overfilling a petroleum tanker, directing the appeal be decided on merits.
Doctor Vinod Sharma and Anr. v. Medical Council of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court condoned the delay in filing an appeal before the Medical Council of India and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on merits after hearing all parties.
The Commissioner of Income Tax v. Pawan Kumar Jain
The High Court remanded the matter for fresh adjudication on whether cash amounts held as imprest constitute loans attracting penalty under Section 271D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Manisha Vij & Ors. v. M/S HSIL Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal permitting the defendants to file additional documents after framing of issues, holding that delay alone cannot justify rejection without considering relevancy and necessity for just adjudication.
Shri Tek Chand Narula and Ors. v. N.D.M.C. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a pre-dated property tax enhancement order and granted the petitioners a fresh hearing to submit documents and raise all grounds.
DELHI INTEGRATED MULTI MODAL TRANSIT SYSTEM LTD v. M/S R. S. SHARMA CONTRACTORS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for loss of profits and held that a settlement letter accepting full and final payment discharges the contract unless coercion is proven by credible evidence.