Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Ashwani Nath @ Aashu v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a grievous injury case, holding that the severity of injuries and early trial stage preclude bail despite claims of victim aggression.
Gopal Aggarwal v. Munni Devi
The Delhi High Court held the principal employer liable to pay compensation under Section 12 of the Employees’ Compensation Act with a right to recover from the contractor and emphasized the necessity of natural justice before imposing penalty for delayed payment.
Dinesh Kumar v. Mithlesh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and decreed possession in favor of the owner-plaintiff, setting aside the trial court's dismissal based on technical grounds despite undisputed ownership.
MAA TARA ACADEMY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT v. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that an appellate authority must consider documents submitted with an appeal even if not filed before the cutoff date and remanded the matter for reconsideration of the petitioner's application for recognition of a B.Ed course.
Kalim Sheikh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for kidnapping and murdering a child based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence and satisfactory explanation of delay in FIR.
BHARTI AIRTEL LTD v. RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM LTD
The Delhi High Court held that injunction orders based on party concessions must be strictly confined to those concessions and that courts under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC cannot pass fresh directions without a finding of breach.
M/S S.S. Diamonds International v. Nameeta Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in a cheque bounce case, affirming that the presumption of debt under Section 139 NI Act is rebuttable on a probable defence and procedural irregularities did not vitiate the trial.
M/s S.S. Diamonds International v. Nameeta Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in cheque bounce cases, affirming that the presumption of debt under Section 139 NI Act is rebuttable on preponderance of probabilities and non-examination under Section 313 CrPC does not vitiate trial absent prejudice.
M/S S.S. Diamonds International v. Nameeta Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld acquittal in cheque bounce cases, affirming that the presumption of debt under Section 139 NI Act is rebuttable by a probable defence and that non-examination under Section 313 CrPC does not vitiate trial absent prejudice.
M/s S.S. Diamonds International v. Nameeta Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the respondent in cheque bounce cases, holding that the appellant failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt and that the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is rebuttable on the preponderance of probabilities.
Raj Kumar Goel v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners accused of money laundering related to demonetized currency, emphasizing compliance with Section 19 PMLA and the Supreme Court's striking down of twin bail conditions under Section 45 PMLA.
Raj Kumar Goel v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a demonetization-related money laundering case after the Supreme Court struck down restrictive bail conditions under Section 45 PMLA and considering delay in trial and documentary evidence.
Union of India v. Inderjit Mehta Construction Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting payment for additional plaster coating and damages for delay, affirming the tribunal's contract interpretation and rejecting the petitioner's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd v. M/S Unitech Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting claims for establishment expenses, insurance, bank guarantee charges, and escalation, holding that the arbitrator's reasoned findings and consideration of evidence precluded interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Vineet Khosla v. Vikram Bakshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal challenging an interim arbitration relief order, holding that the appeal was barred by res judicata and inordinate delay, and that nullity pleas do not exempt limitation.
M/S UDAY ESTATE PVT LTD & ANR. v. M/S SCHINDLER INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing payment for tailor-made elevator parts supplied under a works contract, rejecting the appellants' challenge based on the Sales of Goods Act and incomplete installation.
Kalu Prasad v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to expeditiously hear the petitioner’s OA for provisional pension despite a pending writ petition, recognizing the petitioner’s financial hardship post-retirement.
Arun Bansal v. NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death based on a reliable dying declaration, while reducing the sentence and ordering compensation to the victim's heirs.
Ashok Kanojia and Ors v. The District & Sessions Judge & Ors
The Delhi High Court directed timely and reasoned consideration of Group 'C' employees' pending service representations regarding change of nomenclature, MACP/ACP grant, and Washing Allowance, emphasizing procedural fairness and compliance with service rules.
Kalu @ Rajvir @ Rinku v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of two appellants for murder and robbery based on extrajudicial confession corroborated by circumstantial evidence including recovery of stolen items and call records, despite discrediting the eyewitness.