Delhi High Court
63,782 judgments
Department of Customs v. Ram Mohan Gulati
The Delhi High Court held that the Magistrate referred to in Section 110(1B) of the Customs Act is an Executive Magistrate, as the functions are administrative, and dismissed the Department of Customs' petition challenging the dismissal of their application for inventory certification.
Dr. Maheshwar Kumar v. CBI
The High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking further investigation under Section 173(8) Cr.P.C. at the stage of final arguments, holding that such relief is not available through extraordinary writ jurisdiction once the trial is advanced.
Sanjiv Kumar & Ors v. CBI
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging charge framing orders after the criminal trial had reached final arguments, holding that such interference is not warranted at an advanced stage.
Chander Mohan Chadha & Ors. v. Singer India Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that mesne profits under the Rent Control Act accrue only after a final eviction order, and a suit for future mesne profits without possession relief is not maintainable.
Vipin Aggarwal v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a belated application under Section 294 Cr.P.C. for admission and denial of documents after prosecution evidence was recorded, upholding the trial court's order.
Paramjit Kaur v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside dowry death convictions under Section 304B IPC when co-accused was convicted for murder under Section 302 IPC, modifying sentences accordingly.
Paramjit Kaur v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside dowry death convictions under Section 304B IPC where co-accused was convicted for murder under Section 302 IPC, clarifying the distinct legal standards for these offences.
Mahalaxmi Light House v. Chief Electoral Office & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's discretion to deny interest on disputed amounts where justifiable reasons existed, dismissing the petition challenging the award.
Shalini Gupta v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Act on disputed age grounds, directing the petitioner to raise such issues during trial.
Punjab National Bank v. Shri Manohar Lal
The Delhi High Court upheld the substitution of dismissal with compulsory retirement for a retired bank clerk with unblemished service, holding that punishment must be proportionate and judicial review applies when the penalty is arbitrary or disproportionate.
Jagdish Singh v. Indian Airlines & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to make a fresh representation for regularization to the appropriate authority following organizational changes and disposed of the writ petition with directions for timely decision.
Indian Airlines Kamgar Sangthan v. National Aviation Company of India Ltd and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner-Union members' claims for regularization based on ten years' service and sanctioned vacancies, in light of Supreme Court precedents and organizational constraints.
ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited v. Reliance Communications Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent forfeited its right to appoint an arbitrator by failing to do so within the prescribed time, and appointed an arbitrator on its behalf under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
State v. Mohd Zahid @ Langda
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against a lenient sentence under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act, upholding the trial court's discretion considering mitigating factors and the possibility of reform.
Dishon v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court reduced the bail surety amount from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 75,000 under Section 440(2) Cr.P.C. while maintaining other bail conditions.
MD. SALEEM @ SUKHA v. STATE
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for armed house trespass and attempted robbery based on credible injured witness testimony and lawful recovery of weapons at his instance.
Suresh Chanchal v. Om Prakash Parocha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that the appellant was proprietor of the Adarsh Lucky Scheme and that the plaintiff had deposited Rs. 26,000 under it, relying on adverse inference and credible evidence.
Vijender Kumar v. BSC-C&C JV
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation for delay-related costs to a contractor, rejecting the employer's challenge based on contract interpretation and limitation of compensation to extension of time.
Bansi & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed delayed review petitions by the Union of India to recall its 2001 compensation award in land acquisition cases following the Supreme Court's reversal of the foundational precedent, restoring the appeals for fresh adjudication.
National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority v. Modi-Mundipharma Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of NPPA, set aside the earlier order condoning delay, and remanded the writ petition for expeditious hearing on merits by the Single Judge in a drug price control dispute.