Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
M/S UNITED NEWS OF INDIA v. GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Authority's order awarding unpaid wages as the dispute was already pending adjudication before the Industrial Tribunal, holding that the Authority lacked jurisdiction.
Anita Verma & Ors. v. Karan Singh
The Delhi High Court held that a stranger claiming interest under a different Will cannot be impleaded as a necessary party in a partition suit where probate has been granted on another Will.
Sunder Lal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction under Sections 489B and 489C IPC, holding that mere possession of counterfeit currency without proof of guilty knowledge is insufficient for conviction.
Shyamu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a 70-year-old appellant for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child, relying on consistent child testimony corroborated by forensic and medical evidence.
Parivartan Sandesh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed an NGO's writ petition seeking direction for investigation of a criminal case due to lack of locus standi, unexplained delay, and absence of connection with the victim.
Rama Krishna v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a cross-FIR assault case, emphasizing procedural relief without commenting on merits.
Braham Singh v. State (The NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case due to inconclusive medical evidence and CCTV footage, imposing conditions to safeguard the trial process.
Prof. Jeet Singh Mann v. National Law University Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the National Law University Delhi to provide a speaking response to the petitioner's Legal Notice treated as a representation within twelve weeks, enabling the petitioner to pursue further remedies.
Ram Chander Lamba v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the rejection of an alternate plot application for failure to provide notice of document deficiencies, directing reconsideration in accordance with natural justice.
Rajbir v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder based on reliable dying declarations and medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Chander Mohan Khanna v. State of Punjab & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that illegal removal without misconduct entitles reinstatement with partial back wages and that forced absence cannot be treated as leave without consent.
Himanshu Saigal v. P K Astir
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the Delhi courts had territorial jurisdiction and the respondent/plaintiff proved the recovery claim due to the appellant's failure to effectively contest the suit.
Bhoop Singh v. Umed Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a suit for declaration of HUF rights, holding that inheritance of ancestral property after 1956 is self-acquired unless an HUF existed prior or was properly created, and that pleadings must specifically detail the existence of an HUF.
Shankar @ Devi Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a step-father for raping his minor step-daughter, affirming that reliable child testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence suffices for conviction without requiring corroboration in all material particulars.
Shanti Devi v. Kanta Devi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the tenant's revision petition and set aside the eviction order, holding that the landlord's abandonment and letting out of adjoining premises negated bona fide need under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.
PNR Realtors Pvt. Ltd. v. Brahma City Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that parties bound by an addendum undertaking to abide by an original agreement are also bound by its arbitration clause.
GLOBAL CREDIT CAPITAL LTD. v. KRRISH REALTY NIRMAN PVT.LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that the courts at the seat of arbitration (New Delhi) have exclusive jurisdiction over arbitration matters despite conflicting jurisdiction clauses, and appointed a sole arbitrator accordingly.
Rajendra Singh Sethia v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition quashing the Settlement Commission's rejection of the customs duty settlement application for non-payment of interest, subject to payment of specified amounts and compliance with procedural conditions.
Prabhat Zarda Factory Co. v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi-I
Delhi High Court remanded excise duty evasion appeals to Tribunal for fresh adjudication due to lack of reasoned order, emphasizing the need for independent examination of contentions and corroboration of confessional statements.
Pannalal Rathore & Anr. v. W.H. Deeth (Ballabgarh) & Co. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for cancellation of a subsequent Agreement to Sell, holding that unregistered agreement purchasers lack locus standi to challenge later agreements and must seek specific performance instead.