Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Shakuntala Devi v. Madan Jha
The Delhi High Court upheld mutation of agricultural land in favour of male heirs under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, holding that the appellant's rights extinguished upon marriage and that the 2005 Hindu Succession Act amendment does not apply retroactively.
Rahul Chaudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that discharge of a formally appointed RPF constable on grounds of unblemished character was unsustainable when the candidate had disclosed pending criminal cases and was acquitted after compounding, directing his reinstatement.
Praduman Patel v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if neither possession is taken nor compensation paid, notwithstanding prior vesting of land in Gram Sabha.
Sameer @ Mustakim v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the primacy of presumption of innocence over mere recovery of weapon.
R B SURI v. STATE & ANR
The Delhi High Court allowed compounding of a cheque dishonour offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, reducing costs in view of the petitioner's age and health, and acquitted him accordingly.
Suraj v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a Section 307 IPC case based on a settlement with the complainant, subject to stringent conditions, without commenting on the merits.
Waseema & Anr v. Saeedah Haque & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' suit for partition and declaration, holding that cancelled Agreements to Sell and GPAs do not confer title and the suit was barred by limitation.
BT&FC Pvt Ltd and Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of the revision petition as settled and acquitted the petitioners under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, imposing costs due to the amicable compounding of the offence.
Kamlesh Kumar Magnani v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to a doctor accused of rape on the false promise of marriage, given the gravity of allegations and non-cooperation with investigation.
National Highways Authority of India v. NCC-VEE(JV)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral tribunal's order allowing a delayed challenge to an arbitrator's appointment on grounds of bias, holding the challenge was within limitation and not amenable to interim judicial interference.
Dr Ananya Sharma v. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing AIIMS to grant admission to a candidate who was allocated a postgraduate medical seat but failed to actively accept it online due to technical issues, emphasizing fairness and reliance on earlier notices and document acceptance.
Vior(International) Ltd & Anr v. Maxycon Health Care Private Limited & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that defendants infringed a valid Indian patent and copyright, awarded damages including punitive damages, and granted relief to the plaintiffs in an ex parte suit for unauthorized manufacture, sale, and false representation.
Sohan Lal v. Jamunawati & Ors.
The High Court dismissed the appeal against the final decree directing auction of partitioned property, holding that the preliminary decree could not be challenged in absence of an appeal or changed circumstances.
Pulkit Aggarwal v. Reliance General Insurance Company Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a grievously injured appellant by awarding additional amounts for loss of amenities, disfiguration, and loss of marriage prospects, recognizing these as valid heads of damages.
Bahadur Dass v. Mohd. Shakeel & Ors
Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded to an accident victim for pain and suffering, loss of amenities, and disfiguration while upholding the loss of income award.
M/S WELLDONE EXIM PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that the Rs. 1 crore threshold in the Incremental Export Incentivisation Scheme is not a cap but a trigger for greater scrutiny, directing the Regional Authority to consider claims beyond this amount through reasoned orders.
Himanshu Dabas & Ors. v. Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed CBSE to conduct the CTET examination within four months, affirming NCTE's authority to mandate annual conduct of the test as a mandatory qualification for teacher appointments.
Hamendra Nath Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that deduction from retiral gratuity based on a cancelled government accommodation allotment order was unjustified and directed refund with interest.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Meenu Bhatiya & Ors
The Delhi High Court modified a motor accident compensation award by confirming truck driver’s negligence, adjusting future prospects addition to 40%, and reducing non-pecuniary damages in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Tarkeshwr Jha v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking Selection Grade Scale on grounds of delay and non-availability of vacancy within the prescribed quota despite seniority.