Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Sunny @ Sachin v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery with a dangerous weapon under Section 397 IPC but set aside the Arms Act conviction due to lack of proof of the relevant notification, ordering concurrent sentences.
Suresh Chand Garg v. Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that continuous regular service under the MACP Scheme includes prior service in posts with the same pay scale despite direct recruitment to a new post, entitling the petitioner to a third financial upgradation.
Narender Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Indian Navy’s decision to reject a candidate’s appointment due to hyperhydrosis, affirming the discretion of the armed forces in medical fitness standards.
Pratibha Prashar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s appointment as Library and Information Officer was a promotion, not mere upgradation, and dismissed her claim for second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India v. Dinesh Singh Dhanik & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that prior regular service in an equivalent post in the parent department must be counted for seniority fixation upon permanent absorption after deputation under TRAI service regulations.
Mohd. Azharuddin Khan @ Babu v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR under Section 393 IPC based on an amicable compromise between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ravi @ Wasim v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants of robbery charges due to inconsistencies and procedural lapses in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Manav Sharma & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Faizan Akhtar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings under Sections 323, 325, 427, 459, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable compromise between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ankit Taneja & Ors. v. The State of Govt of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Rajpal Bansal & Anr v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Vinod Singh & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 323/325/341/506/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Rajeshwar Rawat v. State Bank of India
The Delhi High Court held that NRIs cannot continue PPF accounts beyond maturity under the statutory scheme and are not entitled to interest on deposits made after maturity, dismissing the appellant's writ petition and appeal.
Rahisuddin v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to contradictions between eyewitness testimony and medical evidence, emphasizing that identification parade is only an investigative aid and cannot alone sustain conviction.
Ved Prakash v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside convictions under Sections 302 and 498A IPC due to contradictory dying declarations and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the need for reliable proof beyond reasonable doubt in dowry death cases.
Staff Selection Commission v. Kritika Raj
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order allowing appointment despite a minor roll number error in a qualifying computer test, holding the error immaterial and not justifying disqualification.
Ravi @ Wasim v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants of robbery charges due to inconsistencies and lacunae in prosecution evidence, emphasizing the requirement of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Ravi @ Wasim v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants convicted of robbery under Sections 392, 397, and 411 IPC due to inconsistencies and lacunae in prosecution evidence and unreliable recovery, granting them benefit of doubt.
State NCT of Delhi v. Krishan Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in an arms and robbery case due to lack of prima facie evidence and inconsistencies in police reports at the charge framing stage.
A.S. Negi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging dismissal of a government servant for immoral conduct, holding that the disciplinary enquiry complied with natural justice and the findings were supported by evidence.