Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Dev Raj v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, holding that credible eyewitness and forensic evidence proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S. MALANA POWER CO.LTD. v. DIR. GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE (POLICY)
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of an amendment denying terminal excise duty refund on capital goods supplied to power projects, ruling it neither arbitrary nor ultra vires the Foreign Trade Act and rejecting promissory estoppel claims.
Jasmeet Singh v. Narinder Singh
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-prosecution, emphasizing adjudication on merits where the accused admitted liability and assured payment.
Rajbir v. State & Anr
The High Court set aside the dismissal in default of a Section 138 NI Act complaint due to a bona fide mistake in noting the hearing date and restored the complaint for trial.
Mahitap Singh Bisht v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing the petitioner's reversion for violation of natural justice and directed fresh disciplinary proceedings with proper hearing.
Pratibha Sharma & Ors v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order directing FIR registration under SC/ST Act and IPC, holding that the Magistrate must apply judicial mind and verify ownership and complaint veracity before ordering police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C.
Bhagat Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, where compensation remains unpaid for over five years after the 2013 Act commenced, are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Syed Sallauddin Pasha v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial discord following a voluntary settlement between the parties, emphasizing the interest of justice and absence of coercion.
The Principal St. Marys School & Anr. v. Rajendra Pratap Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a school employee completing three years of probation is deemed confirmed unless grave and exceptional circumstances justify extension, and termination beyond this without confirmation is unlawful.
Pankaj Oswal v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking protection from coercive action without anticipatory bail, directing petitioners to file anticipatory bail applications and reserving liberty to seek quashing of the FIR later.
Dinesh Elhence v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking refund from DDA on the ground of delay and laches, holding that the petitioner abandoned the right by not seeking refund earlier.
Sh. Ved Prakash v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that reemployment up to 62 years is not a prescribed monetary benefit under Section 10 of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, and dismissed the petition seeking such benefit.
Sat Prakash Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if no possession or compensation occurs within five years of the Act's commencement.
Ajay Sahni v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings initiated under the 1894 Act and pending without possession or compensation for over five years are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Brijesh Singh v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years of the award.
Parminder Singh v. Inderjeet Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a civil suit for non-production of evidence due to procedural irregularities and revived the trial to allow the plaintiff one final opportunity to lead evidence.
Sanjay Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement.
Joint Commissioner of Police v. Constable Phool Singh
The Delhi High Court held that disciplinary penalties imposed after the Tribunal quashed earlier orders for lack of evidence are void, and restored the respondent's service and salary rights.
Kiran Shoes Manufacturers v. M/S Maruti Footwear Company
The Delhi High Court held that suits valued above Rs. 20 lakhs but below Rs. 1 crore pending as on 26.10.2015 remain within its pecuniary jurisdiction under the proviso to Section 7 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and recalled the transfer order accordingly.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Smt Jagroshni & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the motor accident compensation awarded to the deceased's family, confirming the multiplier and future prospects applied were justified based on official salary records.