Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Ramani Tangri & Ors. v. M/S NUTECH PACKAGING
The Delhi High Court upheld the summons against company directors under Section 138 and 141 NI Act, holding that specific averments of being in charge and responsible for the company’s business at the time of the offence are necessary and were sufficiently made.
Vicky @ Sunny v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the convictions of appellants for murder and related offences due to unreliable evidence, non-compliance with procedural safeguards, and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Pradeep Agarwal v. State Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed as premature a writ petition challenging a show cause notice for wilful default, allowing the petitioner to first respond and the bank to decide before judicial intervention.
SHRI SUBHASH CHANDER SACHDEVA AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is not taken and compensation is not paid or tendered to landowners, notwithstanding prior stay orders.
Rahul Kumar Singh v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking admission in LLB course for failure to produce the original degree certificate or proof of non-issuance at counselling as mandated by the university notification.
Suraj Pratap Singh v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate whose qualifying degree result was declared after the first counselling is entitled to be considered for admission in subsequent lists as per the university’s information bulletin, and denied admission on earlier grounds was unsustainable.
Sangeeta v. Anita Arora
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal holding that an inadvertent clerical error in the municipal number of the suit property does not vitiate the decree and can be corrected under Section 152 CPC.
Brigh. Krishna Nandan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The High Court held that a petitioner cannot reopen evidence or recall witnesses belatedly after close of evidence to delay trial under Section 138 NI Act, dismissing the petition seeking forensic verification and recall of complainant.
Nirulas Corner House Pvt Ltd v. Jitender Kumar Pant
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s award of compensation for unjustifiable termination based on a solitary absence, dismissing the employer’s challenge.
PEPSICO INC & ANR v. PARASAPAR DEVELOPERS PVT LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against the defendants’ use of an infringing label similar to the plaintiff’s registered trademark AQUAFINA, recording an amicable settlement including destruction of infringing materials and payment of damages.
DRA-DPJ Tollways Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highway Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that a valid and performed settlement agreement extinguishes prior arbitration agreements, dismissing the petition for appointment of an arbitrator due to lack of credible evidence of coercion or fraud.
Urmila Gupta v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of two accused directors in a large-scale cheating case, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation to uncover the conspiracy and money trail.
Urmila Gupta v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail applications of two former directors in a large-scale real estate cheating case, holding custodial interrogation necessary to uncover the conspiracy and money trail.
Mukesh Jain v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that non-payment of compensation within five years of an award under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 results in lapse of acquisition under section 24(2) of the 2013 Act and granted the petitioner a declaration accordingly.
Udai Pal Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings pending without possession or compensation as on 01.01.2014 are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, even if awards were made earlier.
Ranju Paswan & Ors. v. Mukesh Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the disbursement schedule of compensation awarded to the deceased's legal representatives, allowing financial flexibility subject to court supervision and safeguards for minor beneficiaries.
Shoba Devi & Anr. v. HDFC ERGO GEN INS CO LTD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to enhance compensation and interest in a motor accident claim, including medical expenses and loss of love and affection, while condoning delay in filing the appeal.
Rekha & Ors. v. Abbas Khan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including 30% future prospects in loss of dependency for a deceased aged 42 years.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shiv Sharan Tiwari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident claim compensation awarded by the Claims Tribunal, dismissing the insurer's appeal and leaving open the question of future prospects under Section 163A for future cases.
Mohd Rizwan v. UCO Bank
The Delhi High Court directed phased release of compensation awarded by the Claims Tribunal, setting aside the order locking the entire amount in fixed deposits for 10 years, to ensure claimants’ financial needs are met.