Delhi High Court
71,423 judgments
Amit Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition for lack of territorial jurisdiction, emphasizing the doctrine of forum conveniens and directing petitioners to approach the Allahabad High Court where the majority of the cause of action arose.
Dev Raj v. State; Neeraj Pal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld Neeraj Pal's conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC but acquitted Dev Raj due to lack of clear evidence implicating him.
Umesh v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to unreliable witness testimony, contradictory forensic evidence, and planted weapon, emphasizing the need for fair investigation and credible proof.
DDA v. Shalini Kanwar
The Delhi High Court held that a victim must obtain leave of the High Court under Section 378(3) CrPC before appealing against an acquittal order, dismissing revision petitions filed without such leave as not maintainable.
Raman v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions and seven-year sentences of three appellants for armed robbery causing grievous injuries, affirming the sufficiency of victim identification and evidence despite minor procedural lapses.
ST Microelectronics Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the final assessment and penalty orders for AY 2009-10 as they were not passed within the statutory limitation period nor properly dispatched to the assessee's updated address, emphasizing the necessity of timely dispatch for validity.
M/S. SHIVALI CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. v. JOINT DIRECTOR, ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE, LUCKNOW
The Delhi High Court directed the appellant to file a fresh stay application before the PMLA Tribunal and ordered revival of the status quo order until disposal of the fresh application, after it was vacated due to irrelevant facts in the original stay application.
Ruchika Arora & Ors. v. Vinod Kumar & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by applying correct multiplier and future prospects, rejecting insurer's challenge to income assessment and rental income claim.
Vinod Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that judicial review of sports awards like the Dronacharya Award is limited to procedural fairness and mala fide, and declined to interfere with the expert Selection Committee's discretionary decision awarding the Dronacharya Award to respondent No.4.
Mukesh Kr. Gupta & Ors. v. State (GNCT) Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 288, 337, and 304A 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.
Rajeev Bhalla v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to secure ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.
Ashok Kumar Singhla v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable Section 304A IPC FIR under its inherent powers in Section 482 Cr.P.C. following an amicable settlement between the parties to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sanjay Singhal v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences under IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a matrimonial dispute, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ashok Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the deployment of the petitioner to the Embassy of India in Kathmandu based on peculiar facts, clarifying that the order is not a precedent.
Nitesh Chaudhary v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition for non-prosecution due to the petitioner’s absence and failure to file a rejoinder despite being granted opportunities.
Pappu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for repeatedly sexually assaulting his minor daughter based on conclusive DNA and medical evidence despite hostile witnesses.
Colonel Ramanjit Singh Kapany Sena Medal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner’s fresh representation regarding his transfer request on medical grounds before implementing the impugned order.
Bhagwan Decd Thr LRs v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court condoned a substantial delay in filing a land acquisition appeal, emphasizing a liberal approach to 'sufficient cause' under Section 5 of the Limitation Act to advance substantial justice while balancing interests of parties.
Chittar Lekha v. Ganga Ram
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's second appeal, affirming the respondent's ownership and entitlement to possession of the disputed property based on valid sale documents and caretaker status of the appellant.
Vijayan v. Harinder Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the owner's right to possession against an occupant who repudiated landlord's title, clarifying that tenancy protections under the Delhi Rent Control Act do not apply when the occupant claims ownership.