Delhi High Court
73,497 judgments
B.S. Dhillon v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if compensation is unpaid for over five years, and this benefit extends to subsequent purchasers under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Lokesh Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences arising from matrimonial disputes.
Captain Guman Singh & Sons v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award terminating a dealership agreement with a valid termination clause, ruling that restoration is not enforceable and only damages for unlawful termination are available.
Rajender Singh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 288, 304A, and 337 IPC based on a full settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of judicial process.
Dhananjay Kumar v. The State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal case involving non-compoundable offences under Sections 381, 467, 468, 471, and 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
N N Sinha & Ors. v. The State Through GNCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ajay Singh Chautala v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against the adjournment of his parole petition, holding that simultaneous parole of co-accused convicts is restricted under the 2010 Guidelines except in special circumstances which were not established.
Amandeep Kaur v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as withdrawn after the petitioner received all claimed pay and allowances from the respondents.
Rumpa Paul & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court directs CISF to pay House Rent Allowance to personnel permitted to live outside official campus without Government Accommodation, following binding precedents upheld by the Supreme Court.
G.B. Wayafalkar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to decide the petitioner's pending representation challenging pay reduction and recovery, in light of a binding Division Bench judgment, despite a pending Supreme Court appeal.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-O9 v. M/s Tinna Finex Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT order holding that writing off capital loans pursuant to a family settlement without prior allowance does not attract Section 41(1) of the Income-tax Act.
Vicky Singh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner due to non-compliance with settlement terms and the serious nature of offences under multiple IPC sections.
PROMAIN LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court held that the ITAT has the power under Section 254(2) to rectify manifest errors including failure to apply the principle of consistency in classifying interest income as business income, and directed the ITAT to reconsider the appeal accordingly.
Vipin Walia v. Income Tax Officer
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings under Section 147/148 of the Income Tax Act initiated by issuing notice to a deceased assessee after limitation period are invalid and quashed such proceedings.
Rakesh Ranjan Verma v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the rape conviction of a minor victim under Section 376 IPC, set aside wrongful confinement charges, and reduced the sentence considering the appellant's conduct and custody period.
Central Board of Film Certification & Anr. v. Pankaj Butalia & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the right to freedom of expression by setting aside CBFC-mandated deletions in a documentary on Kashmir violence, emphasizing that restrictions must have a proximate nexus to public interest.
Mridula Bansal and Anr. v. MCD and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of a suit under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC without proper procedure is erroneous and remanded the matter for fresh consideration strictly on the plaint's averments.
Balbir Singh Punia v. Manoj Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for permanent disability in a motor accident claim by awarding future loss of earning capacity and cost of an artificial limb, applying the multiplier method and ordering structured disbursement.
Ex Head Constable Nand Ram; Ex Constable Dhananjay Kumar S; Rajesh Kumar Sharma v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal and punishment of BSF personnel for accepting bribes, ruling that a plea of guilt is valid despite absence of signatures if procedural safeguards are met and evidence is overwhelming.
Ex Head Constable Nand Ram; Ex Constable Dhananjay Kumar S; Rajesh Kumar Sharma v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal and punishment of BSF personnel for accepting bribes, ruling that a plea of guilt is valid despite absence of signatures if supported by evidence and proper procedure.