Delhi High Court
65,510 judgments
Zile Singh v. GNCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, declaring the petitioner's land acquisition proceedings lapsed while keeping the title issue open.
Rajesh Sahni v. Lal Babu Rai & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the compensation awarded under the Employee’s Compensation Act due to lack of credible evidence establishing employer-employee relationship at the time of the fatal accident.
Harish Chander v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court and possession is not taken, clarifying that deposit in government treasury does not amount to payment.
Ashok Kumar v. Lt Governor NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, declaring the subject acquisition lapsed and directing compensation payment to the petitioner.
Hari Prakash & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is neither paid to landowners nor deposited in court, and deposit in government treasury is insufficient.
Sharmila Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that denial of promotion seniority on account of pregnancy constitutes unconstitutional gender discrimination and granted the petitioner notional seniority from the original promotion date.
New Delhi Traders Association v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that special heritage conservation provisions requiring prior permission override general exemptions for minor repairs under the Unified Delhi Building Byelaws, 2016.
Naresh @ Pappu v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed conviction under Section 308 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served, considering the settlement between parties and the complainant's plea for leniency.
Shri Dinesh Kumar Tyagi v. Ministry of Personal, P. G. and Pension
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh independent medical examination to determine the petitioner's fitness for police recruitment after partial liver donation, emphasizing reliance on current medical evidence.
Ashok Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Ashok Kumar for the murder of Abdul Hafiz based on credible eyewitness and medical evidence, dismissing his appeal.
Kent RO Systems Ltd & Anr. v. Pushpendra Yadav & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for infringing plaintiffs' registered designs and trademarks, allowing the suit ex parte against non-appearing defendants based on plaint and affidavits.
Jai Kumar and Ors. v. Airport Authority of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court directed allotment of alternative plot to legal heirs of landowner whose land was acquired, holding delay does not forfeit compensation rights if heirship is established.
M. Gautam Infra Ltd. v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's petition for voluntary winding up of M/s. M Gautam Infra Limited after finding full compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 1956.
Ganga Yamuna Finvest Pvt Ltd (In Leqn) Thr The Official Liquidator v. SMC Global Securities Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal permitting the appellant's delayed written statement to be taken on record to ensure fair trial and expedite suit proceedings.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-18 v. Shri Om Prakash Chandna
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that additions for undisclosed investment cannot be made against the assessee where the property is registered in the spouse's name and no evidence of contribution exists, and that additions based on conjecture without evidence are unsustainable.
Food Inspector v. Rupesh Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that chewing tobacco is regulated under the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 and not the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, dismissing the appeal against non-cognizance of a complaint for alleged food adulteration and misbranding.
Amar Nath v. Jee Ram & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition against its earlier judgment, holding that review jurisdiction under Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC is limited and cannot be used to re-agitate settled issues without any apparent error on the face of the record.
Dalip Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder, attempt to murder, and robbery based on reliable injured witness testimony and circumstantial evidence, and directed victim compensation under Section 357A CrPC.
Jasbir Singh & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed quashing of FIRs arising from a settled land dispute between related parties, emphasizing that serious offences involving forgery and extortion affecting societal interests are generally not quashable, but settlement and civil compromise justified quashing in this case.
Mangal Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, strict no-fault liability applies for railway accident compensation, entitling a bona fide passenger to compensation despite absence of ticket or contributory negligence.