Delhi High Court
77,325 judgments
Rajeev Khanna v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years of the award.
Union of India & Ors. v. Harpal Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, holding that non-supply of relevant documents in a departmental inquiry violated natural justice and vitiated the dismissal of a CISF Head Constable.
Sh. Sahil @ Raja v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking custody of Ms. Rubina as she voluntarily chose to stay with her parents, affirming that habeas corpus relief cannot override an adult's clear choice.
Shweta Sabharwal and Ors v. The State Delhi Admn. and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable FIR based on a genuine settlement between parties under its inherent powers, imposing costs for misuse of public resources.
Seven Seas Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. M.R.A. Associaties India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside a winding up petition after parties reached a mediated settlement, subject to revival if payment terms are breached.
Vikas Jain v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the bail granted to accused persons in a cheating case involving disputed land ownership, finding no illegality or perversity in the trial court's reasoned order.
Vikas Jain v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of bail to accused persons in a cheating and forgery case involving disputed land transactions, emphasizing the need for recorded reasons and prima facie consideration at the bail stage.
Dileep Singh Bishta v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 406/498A/34 IPC based on a genuine settlement between parties, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences arising from matrimonial disputes.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Neeraj Sehrawat
The insurer is liable to pay compensation to third parties despite breach of policy conditions but is entitled to recover the amount from the insured if the driver was employed without a valid driving licence.
Tushar Ranjan Mohanty v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reconsideration of adverse APAR remarks with a personal hearing by the Minister, dismissing the petitioner's apprehensions of bias.
Parveen & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and criminal proceedings under Sections 308/341/34 IPC based on a compromise between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC despite the non-compoundable nature of the offence.
Arun Shokeen @ Arun & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406 and 498A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Late K L Pandey School of Nursing v. Indian Nursing Council
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Nursing Council to re-inspect the petitioner’s nursing school upon compliance and fee payment, ensuring procedural fairness in renewal of permission for the GNM course.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd & Ors. v. M/S Jyoti Rubber Udhyog (India) Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed HPCL's appeal in a recovery suit, holding that failure to prove defects or communicate complaints in writing entitles the supplier to payment for goods supplied.
M/S SWAROVSKI INDIA PVT. LTD v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated beyond four years under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, holding that a mere change of opinion without failure to disclose material facts does not justify reopening assessment.
Everest Industries Ltd v. Gulab Malviya
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a Section 138 NI Act complaint, holding that the complainant failed to prove existence of legally enforceable debt and the presumption under Section 139 was successfully rebutted.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & OTHERS v. BHAGWAT SWAROOP
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of 12% interest on delayed leave encashment to a retired government servant, affirming entitlement to interest despite absence of explicit rule.
Pyare Lal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for raping a two-year-old girl, relying on consistent ocular, medical, and forensic evidence, rejecting the plea of false implication.
Sachin @ Tota v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of attempted murder due to failure to establish identity in absence of a Test Identification Parade, emphasizing the necessity of TIP when the accused is unknown to witnesses.
P. N. Shukla v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that additional qualifying service under Regulation 26 of Canara Bank's Pension Regulations, 1995 is conditional on Recruitment Rules approved by the Central Government, and pension revision without prior notice was justified as the benefit was mistakenly granted.