Delhi High Court
71,673 judgments
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner v. Vijaya Bank and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that authorities under the PF Act lack power to lift the corporate veil for recovery of dues and dismissed the petition challenging the auction under SARFAESI Act, emphasizing availability of alternative remedy before DRT.
Shambhu Nath Das & Ors. v. Director of Education & Ors.
Execution proceedings under CPC cannot be used to enforce final judgments in writ petitions; such enforcement must be through contempt proceedings.
Kanwar Singh v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC, holding that rash and negligent driving offences are non-compoundable and cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a private settlement.
Om Prakash Tiwari v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction for administering a stupefying drug to facilitate theft and possession of stolen property, dismissing the appellant's challenge to evidence and sentence.
Raj Kumar Singla v. C.B.I
The Delhi High Court held that at the charge framing stage, the court need only ascertain if there is sufficient ground to proceed, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to charges of criminal conspiracy and cheating based on an allegedly false inspection report.
Jugal @ Vikas v. Govt of NCT
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellants' convictions under Section 307 IPC for lack of intent to kill but upheld convictions under Section 324 IPC for voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon.
Vayam Technologies Ltd. v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes
The Delhi High Court held that the Commissioner’s power under Section 59(2) of the DVAT Act to require production of documents can be exercised even without rules framed under Section 102(2)(z), dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to VAT notices.
Raju v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304-II IPC but reduced the sentence considering provocation and circumstances.
Deepak v. Rajpati
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's request for extension of time to vacate disputed property, directing immediate vacation in compliance with prior court orders.
Balvinder Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court confirmed the appellant's conviction under Section 15 of the NDPS Act for possession of commercial quantity of poppy straw but modified the sentence to the period already served.
Jugal @ Vikas v. Govt of NCT
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions under Section 307 IPC for attempt to murder due to lack of intent but upheld convictions under Section 324 IPC for voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon.
Saroj Mittal v. The State
The Delhi High Court set aside the murder conviction of the mother-in-law, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistent dying declarations and lack of corroborative evidence.
Sarvesh Agrawal v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the appointment of an OBC candidate from the waiting list after a reserved category candidate's resignation, holding the selection process was lawful and non-arbitrary.
Anju Sethi & Anr v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition against SDMC and Directorate of Education as not maintainable, directing the petitioners to approach the Central Administrative Tribunal.
Ashok Kumar & Ors. v. Director General, National Informatics Centre
The High Court dismissed the writ petition against NIC for lack of maintainability, directing the petitioners to seek relief before the Central Administrative Tribunal.
RITESH KUMAR MURTI v. STATE (GNCT OF DELHI)
The Delhi High Court allowed revision to recall a child prosecutrix for cross-examination by the accused's authorized counsel after unauthorized cross-examination by a proxy counsel deprived the accused of a fair opportunity.
Ranjana v. IGNOU Thr. Its Vice Chancellor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court stayed disciplinary proceedings against an employee pending conclusion of related criminal trial, balancing management’s rights and the petitioner’s interest to avoid prejudice.
Din Mohammad v. Nasir Ahmed
The Delhi High Court upheld that possession rights can be enforced based on better title despite GPA and Agreement to Sell not transferring ownership, dismissing the appellant's appeal and awarding mesne profits to the respondent.
Sher Mohammad v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a Muslim girl who has attained puberty has the right to marry and reside with her husband of her own free will, even if under 18 years of age, and refused to restrain her from joining him.
Beerabahadur Yadav v. UOI and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed as withdrawn a petition challenging revised answer keys after the petitioner failed to object and benefited from corrections in a recruitment examination.