Delhi High Court
80,117 judgments
Atul Jain v. Amber Joshi & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of contempt petitions alleging dishonour of post-dated cheques as satisfied upon respondents submitting fresh cheques and providing binding assurances to honour all obligations under the Settlement Agreement.
Ishan Education Research Society v. National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
The Delhi High Court upheld NCMEI's revocation and denial of minority status to educational institutions established by a society that failed to prove genuine establishment and administration by a notified minority community.
Subhash Chand v. MCD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and condonation of delay application filed by MCD, holding that delay was not sufficiently explained and suppression of material facts disentitled the respondent from relief, affirming reinstatement with full back wages to the petitioner under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act.
Umed Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside the petitioner’s removal from CISF service due to violation of natural justice in non-supply of documents and remanded the matter for fresh inquiry.
Ramesh Nagar & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC on the basis of a matrimonial settlement between the parties, applying inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC after a prima facie assessment of the case.
Shashi v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld a murder conviction based on credible single eyewitness testimony despite absence of forensic evidence and minor procedural discrepancies.
Rajesh Khanna v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the old Land Acquisition Act, 1894 lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is unpaid or possession not taken, and mere deposit of compensation in treasury does not constitute payment.
Deenu v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 411 IPC for possession of a snatched gold chain but modified the sentence to account for the period of custody already served.
Virender v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 474 IPC for possession of a forged document but modified the sentence to account for custody already served.
Jhamman Lal v. Tara Chand Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that an oral gift of immovable property without a registered deed is invalid and affirmed possession in favor of the purchaser under a registered sale deed.
Rajesh Thakur v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that promotion benefits must be granted retrospectively based on upgraded ACRs despite the absence of specific DoPT instructions, directing the respondents to hold a Review DPC accordingly.
Sudhir Bansal v. Shyama Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer’s appeal and upheld the Workmen’s Compensation award to the deceased’s family, affirming employer liability for a fatal accident occurring during the course of employment.
Vidyawati v. Punjab Khadi Mandal
The Delhi High Court held that a co-owner substituted as sole petitioner in an eviction suit is entitled to arrears of rent accrued prior to transfer without specific assignment of such arrears.
DCM Limited v. Shri Jassa Ram
The Delhi High Court allowed eviction petitions under Section 14(1)(l) DRC Act, holding that redevelopment mandated and approved by statutory authorities constitutes building work at their instance, justifying eviction.
Balbir Singh and Another v. Deepak Kumar and Ors.
The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary out-of-court settlement in a civil suit before framing of issues, decreed the suit accordingly, and granted a 50% refund of court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.
Amit v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction for rape and criminal conspiracy due to unreliable sole testimony of the prosecutrix and lack of corroborative evidence.
Akshita Kohli v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission for the petitioner to appear in Class XII exams without passing Class XI, holding that attendance and examination records are presumed correct and such disputes require detailed factual inquiry beyond writ jurisdiction.
UP Airways Ltd. v. Pritam Singh
The High Court held that the respondent was a workman under the Industrial Disputes Act and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication after allowing both parties to adduce evidence, setting aside the earlier award of reinstatement without proper enquiry.
Ved Prakash & Ors. v. Deepak & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside the injunction order and permitted amendment of the plaint to challenge an unchallenged gift deed, directing compliance with municipal laws and encouraging mediation.
Sonu Kumar & Ors. v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants under Section 498A IPC due to lack of evidence of specific harassment or cruelty beyond dowry demand and held that mere dowry demand without cruelty is insufficient for conviction.