Delhi High Court
79,582 judgments
Santosh Chand Jain and Ors. v. State GNCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 323, 448, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in cases predominantly of civil nature.
Montreaux Resorts P.Ltd. v. Sonia Khosla
The Delhi High Court held that a review petition challenging issuance of notice in contempt proceedings on grounds of defective vakalatnama is not maintainable and dismissed the petition, directing the respondents to seek discharge of the notice instead.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Ram Lal Sahu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal seeking to recover compensation from truck owners, holding that new pleas not raised or proved before the MACT cannot be entertained on appeal.
Bal Bharti Public School v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 09.04.1997 notification under the EPF Act and held the petitioner liable to pay PF contributions at 12% from 22.09.1997 despite the 1998 amendment, dismissing the writ petition.
Narayan Parwal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging the rejection of applications to recall a suit withdrawn by compromise, holding that such recall is not maintainable without proof of authority and that the revisional jurisdiction under Section 115 CPC is limited.
M/S U.D.K. PAPERS PVT LTD v. SHAILEJA PAPERS LTD AND OTHERS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' leave to defend and arbitration plea, decreeing the plaintiff's suit for recovery of unpaid bills with interest, holding that delayed and unsupported defenses of defective goods are not sustainable.
Bhajan Singh alias Gulla v. State
This judgment records the decision on criminal appeals involving Bhajan Singh and Joginder Singh against the State, referencing a detailed prior judgment for substantive reasoning.
Manoj Sharma v. Rahul Jain
The Delhi High Court held that denial of the accused's right to cross-examine the complainant in Section 138 NI Act proceedings violates fair trial principles and quashed the trial court's order closing cross-examination, granting a final opportunity subject to costs.
Sanjeev Sharma & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the High Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end criminal proceedings in such cases to prevent abuse of process.
Ruksana Begum v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of two women for kidnapping and abetting gang-rape of a minor girl, affirming that consent is irrelevant for victims below 16 years and modifying the sentence on humanitarian grounds.
Urmila v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The appeal filed by Urmila was disposed of by the Delhi High Court in terms of a common judgment delivered in a related criminal appeal.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Ram Lal Sahu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal seeking recovery from truck owners, holding that unpleaded and unproved contributory negligence or right of recovery cannot be raised for the first time on appeal.
J.S. Tomar v. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the rejection of re-employment of a retired school principal based on insufficient ACR gradings and upheld the administrative decision.
The Statesman Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging an award under the Working Journalists Act, upholding the original decision for lack of grounds to interfere.
Nafis Malik v. Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals
The Delhi High Court dismissed three writ petitions filed by Nafis Malik as withdrawn upon the petitioner's request.
Supreme Trading Company v. Commissioner Central Excise (Adjn)
The Delhi High Court condoned delay, modified pre-deposit conditions, and restored penalty appeals dismissed by CESTAT for non-compliance, allowing disposal on merits.
Ravi Singhal v. Commissioner Central Excise (Adjn)
The Delhi High Court condoned delay and modified pre-deposit conditions to restore the appellant's excise penalty appeal for adjudication on merits.
Kanta Gupta and Anr v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse if compensation is unpaid for over five years, and that the 2015 Amendment Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights under the 2013 Act.
Kaptan Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years of the award, regardless of physical possession.
Suman Bala v. Kewal Kumar Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed prompt verification and possession of flats under the Punjab Migrants Scheme, emphasizing timely implementation and procedural safeguards to prevent malpractices while protecting genuine beneficiaries.