Delhi High Court
74,231 judgments
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sushil Goel
The Delhi High Court upheld motor accident compensation awards based on minimum wages at accident date and dismissed belated insurance company challenges on driver’s license validity and compensation quantum.
State v. Sumit Kumar
The Delhi High Court granted leave to the State to appeal against the acquittal in a rape case, emphasizing the appellate court's power to re-appreciate evidence and the significance of consent obtained by false promise of marriage.
Sanjay Kumar Bhartiya v. Directorate of Revenue
Anticipatory bail was denied to the managing director accused under Sections 25A and 29 of the NDPS Act due to applicability of Section 37 and his failure to cooperate with investigation.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Shiloo & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by reducing compensation awarded for a fatal motor accident, disallowing future prospects on fixed salary income and correcting the multiplier for loss of dependency.
M/S Sathish Store v. The Special Commissioner (Admn.), Deptt. of Food & Supplies & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition, set aside the dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal against suspension of FPS license, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration including the petitioner’s temporary permission.
Javed Mirza & Ors. v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement including execution of talaqnama and full and final monetary compensation.
Ajay Paswan @ Ajay & Anr. v. State of N.C.T Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while emphasizing cautious application in serious offences.
Prem Chand Sharma v. Ram Gopal
The Delhi High Court held that an oral agreement cannot transfer immovable property title and upheld the landlord's bonafide need for eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRCA, setting aside leave to defend granted to the tenant.
Ejaz Ahmad & Ors. v. State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable offence FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC after prima facie assessment of the case.
Kashmir Singh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act following settlement and full payment by the accused, without affecting other IPC offences under the same FIR.
Farhat Ali Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal case under Section 482 CrPC based on an amicable settlement, emphasizing the inherent power to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Om Prakash Rawat v. Union of India & Anr
The Court disposed of the petition after respondents furnished all relevant documents, granting the petitioner liberty to file a substantive representation against the dismissal order.
Oracle Systems Corporation v. Director of Income Tax (International Taxation)-II and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that re-opening of income tax assessment based on a mere change of opinion without failure to disclose material facts is impermissible and quashed the reassessment notice issued to Oracle Systems Corporation for AY 2005-06.
Zarina @ Razia v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of Zarina @ Razia under the ITP Act and IPC due to invalid investigation by an unauthorized officer and failure of prosecution to prove coercion or compulsion beyond reasonable doubt.
Sabharwal Properties Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Income Tax Officer
The Delhi High Court quashed reopening notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for failing to record clear, coherent reasons indicating escapement of income, emphasizing that reasons cannot be supplemented post-issuance.
Delhi Development Authority v. Unisons Hotel Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the direction that the allottee is entitled to 9% simple interest on conversion charges retained by the DDA during a disputed period, balancing equity despite scheme conditions requiring full arrears payment before conversion.
Haseena v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under the ITP Act and IPC due to invalid investigation by an unauthorized officer and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Lakeland India Private Limited v. Lakeland Gloves and Safety Apparel Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Arrangement between two companies where all parties consented in writing.
Essel Shyam Communication Limited v. Cloudcast Digital Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with certain shareholder meetings and directing convening of creditors' meetings for approval of a Scheme of Arrangement involving demerger by slump sale.
Duke Holdings Limited v. Map Auto Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application under Sections 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956 to dispense with certain shareholder and creditor meetings for a Scheme of Amalgamation, directing only the unsecured creditors of the transferee company to be convened with prescribed procedural safeguards.