Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Amarnath@Kallu & Anr. v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 308 IPC for attempt to commit culpable homicide based on credible injured witness testimony and medical evidence of grievous head injury, dismissing the appellants' claims of self-defense and improper charge framing.
Archana Aggarwal v. Suresh Jindal
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree of divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion under the Hindu Marriage Act, affirming that refusal to allow the husband's mother to live in the matrimonial home and baseless allegations constitute mental cruelty.
Satish Kumar v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 325 IPC for voluntarily causing grievous hurt based on corroborated ocular and medical evidence, dismissing the revision petition.
Jai Kishan v. Jai Bhagwan
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's finding that the suit for recovery of possession was barred by limitation and directed the parties to explore mediation for amicable settlement of family property disputes.
Amit Kumar Gupta v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a resignation tendered with immediate effect becomes final upon tendering and cannot be withdrawn after the notice period or cessation of work, dismissing the petition challenging acceptance of resignation.
DCW Ltd. v. Commissioner of Trade and Taxes, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that statutory declaration forms (Form ST-1) cannot be invalidated by subsequent circulars limiting their validity period and that interpolations do not vitiate the form if the transaction is genuine and covered by registration.
ICICI Bank Ltd v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction in loan recovery suits under Section 20 CPC includes both disbursement and repayment, setting aside trial court's order returning plaints for lack of jurisdiction.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that territorial jurisdiction in civil recovery suits is governed by Section 20 CPC and set aside trial court orders returning plaints based on misapplication of criminal jurisdiction principles.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Rajesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that civil courts have territorial jurisdiction over loan recovery suits under Section 20 CPC, setting aside the trial court's order returning plaints for lack of jurisdiction.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh. Kavinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Claims Tribunal's award including future prospects and inflation in compensation for a motor accident victim with 60% disability, dismissing the insurer's appeal.
Handicrafts & Handlooms Export Corporation of India Ltd. v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the licensee's claims and allowing the licensor's counter claims, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is limited and security deposit forfeiture is justified when actual loss exceeds it.
Joginder Dhka & Ors. v. Rajinder Dhka
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree validating a will and granting possession to the beneficiary, while allowing appellants limited time to vacate due to humanitarian grounds.
Ashu Khan v. Ramphal Tyagi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a possession decree, upheld the trial court's order for rent arrears, and granted the appellant reasonable time to vacate the premises upon depositing the decretal amount.
Army Welfare Housing Organisation v. M/S Mathur & Kapare Associates Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a party participating in arbitration beyond the stipulated time without objection waives the right to terminate the arbitrator's mandate for expiry of time, dismissing AWHO's petition to declare the arbitrator functus officio.
Newtech Cinemas Pvt. Ltd. v. OSR Cinemas and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration agreement exists between the parties by incorporation through a Deed of Adherence and directed appointment of an arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, affirming its jurisdiction as the seat of arbitration.
Fiberfill Engineers v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking appointment of arbitrators, holding that undisclosed 'no claim certificates' signed without timely protest constituted full and final settlement barring arbitration.
Salman & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed bail application of accused in extortion and attempt to murder case citing risk of evidence tampering and gravity of allegations.
Rishi Aggarwal v. M/S VIPUL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPER LTD & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that the suit for specific performance was not barred by limitation and the plaint disclosed a cause of action against the developer who received payments, dismissing the defendant's application to reject the plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC.
Imran v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. without prejudice, directing him to first approach the Sessions Court for regular bail in an extortion and assault case.
Formula One World Championship Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation-3
Delhi High Court held payments for hosting Formula One Grand Prix constitute royalty taxable in India, but FOWC does not have a permanent establishment in India under the India-UK DTAA.