Delhi High Court
80,866 judgments
Sunni Kadian v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Essential Commodities Act due to procedural lapses and lack of evidence of diversion, upholding the appellate authority's order setting aside cancellation of the petitioner's Fair Price Shop license.
Virender & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT) of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 307 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement at the investigation stage, applying inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC while considering the minor nature of injury and possibility of conviction.
U.P. Rural Institute of Medical Science & Research & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that strict adherence to prescribed cut-off dates and valid Consent of Affiliation is mandatory for approval of medical courses, dismissing the petition challenging rejection of late application.
Kishan Chand & Ors v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is not paid within five years, and the 2015 Amendment Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights.
Rajeev Chawla v. State
The Delhi High Court held that a screw driver is not a deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC, converted the conviction to Section 392 IPC, and ordered the appellant's release considering time already served.
Harish Khurana v. Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition as infructuous after a statutory amendment mandated appointment of company secretaries, removing the petition's cause of action.
Dharmabir Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that personnel not sent for pre-promotional courses due to administrative reasons are entitled to the second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme after 24 years of service.
Mir Singh & Ors. v. Govt of NCT & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of alternate plot allotment due to discrepancies in land identification, directing the authorities to re-examine the case with a personal hearing and pass a reasoned order.
Hero Reality Limited v. Brajesh Nagar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and punitive damages to Hero Realty Limited against defendants for infringing its registered trademark 'HARIDWAR GREENS' by using the deceptively similar mark 'HARIDWAR GREEN CITY'.
Vinod Kumar Singh & Ors v. Devraj Singh & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld rejection of a partition suit on the ground of res judicata, affirming that prior final decisions between the same parties bar subsequent suits absent substantial pleaded facts to reopen partition.
HDFC Bank Ltd & Anr v. Sanjiv Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order closing plaintiff's evidence due to absence of defendant's counsel and granted one opportunity to cross-examine the witness subject to costs.
Urmilla Seth v. Jaideep Seth & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals by consent to set aside directions requiring deposit of rents with the court registry and suspension of maintenance payments, without affecting other parts of the interim order.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Kusum Lata Devi and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a compensation order under the Workmen's Compensation Act, affirming liability to pay compensation with interest where the deceased was employed by the vehicle owner at the time of the accident.
M/S L&T Finance Ltd. v. Depinder Singh Bedi
The High Court upheld the discharge of a director accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that mere directorship without signing the cheque or specific allegations is insufficient for prosecution.
Ram Narayan Singh v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions by street vendors challenging municipal dispossession due to lack of proper pleadings and parties, imposing costs and emphasizing procedural compliance under the Street Vendors Act.
Shinil Kumar v. Union of India & Anr.
Delhi High Court held that CISF employees granted outdoor residence permission without official accommodation are entitled to HRA benefits, adjusting any compensation paid under Rule 61(3).
Gurminder Jit Singh Modi & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal proceeding under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to do so in such cases.
Suraj & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the basis of amicable settlement between parties and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC, emphasizing cautious application in serious offences.
Pran Kumar Kaul v. Indian Overseas Bank & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a bank officer for unauthorized withdrawals and transfers, holding that procedural compliance was met and such misconduct justifies dismissal.
Sandeep Bhatnagar v. State, Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion in partially allowing the petitioner's application to summon defence witnesses and refusing others, emphasizing that the accused's right to summon witnesses and documents is subject to judicial scrutiny to prevent abuse.