Delhi High Court
80,411 judgments
Gaurav Kumar & Ors. v. Paras Nath Mahto & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 323, 452, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide compromise and compensation to the injured, applying principles from Gian Singh and Narinder Singh.
Commissioner of Customs v. Orion Enterprises
The Delhi High Court allowed the Customs Department's appeal, holding that Agmark test reports conclusively established that the rice consignment was non-Basmati and liable for confiscation under the Customs Act.
Kali Charan and Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years, regardless of physical possession.
Trendsetters v. North Delhi Power Limited
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a suit by a partnership firm for lack of documents, remanding the case to frame issues on registration and authorization with opportunity for additional evidence.
Sandeep Kumar v. Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of leave to defend in a suit by HDFC Ltd. against a borrower, holding the borrower unconditionally liable to repay the housing loan despite disputes with the builder.
Ram Sagar @ Sagar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the appellant for murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence and the last seen theory, dismissing the appeal.
Madhu v. State & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to unreliable dying declarations and lack of direct evidence, emphasizing the necessity of trustworthy evidence for conviction.
Pawan Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing reconsideration of the petitioner's application for alternate plot allotment, holding that limitation must be calculated from the correct date of compensation and mandating a personal hearing and speaking order.
Raj Singh Alias Raju v. State
Delhi High Court upheld convictions for armed dacoity and conspiracy based on credible eyewitness and call record evidence, while reducing sentences from 10 to 8 years RI.
Maqbool Ahmed Qureshi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement.
Shamim Qureshi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement.
Sunanda Jain and Anr v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act initiated over five years before the 2013 Act, without possession or compensation, are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
The Additional Commissioner of Customs v. Shri Ram Niwas Verma
The Delhi High Court held that the Settlement Commission lacks jurisdiction to entertain settlement applications under Section 127B of the Customs Act in cases involving gold, as barred by Section 123 and the third proviso to Section 127B(1).
Saleem and Ors. v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308/323/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC after prima facie assessment of the case.
Nischint Chadha and Ors. v. The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406/498A/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Jugal Kishore v. Lieutenant Governor, Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside a non-speaking order of the Lieutenant Governor dismissing an externment appeal, holding that quasi-judicial authorities must record reasons for their decisions to comply with principles of natural justice.
Neelam Girdhar v. Ravi Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's civil suit for default and non-prosecution due to non-appearance and failure to cure court fee deficiency.
Bhagat Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 325/341/34 IPC but modified the sentence to release the petitioners on probation considering their antecedents, compensation paid, and relationship with the victim.
Union of India and Anr. v. Darshan Lal
The Delhi High Court upheld reinstatement of an employee found absent due to medical reasons but set aside the Tribunal's award of back wages for failure to prove non-gainful employment.
Autodesk Inc & Ors v. Sudesh Rai & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition as withdrawn after the parties reached an out-of-court settlement.