Delhi High Court
81,916 judgments
Rajan Tomar & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, applying the principles under Section 482 CrPC.
Soma Enterprises Limited v. National Thermal Power Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking appointment of an arbitrator, holding that the Executive Director validly entered the reference as Sole Arbitrator under the contract's arbitration clause.
Harish Lamba v. Kashmiri Lal
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order granting leave to defend in an eviction petition where the tenant raised triable issues regarding ownership and necessity of eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Poonam Khanna and Ors. v. Shri Lav Kumar Kaul E+
The Delhi High Court held that an agreement circumventing statutory eviction procedures is void, affirmed plaintiffs' ownership and possession rights, and awarded mesne profits for unauthorized occupation.
Mandeep Singh & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406 and 120-B IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Pradeep Paswan v. State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for murder based on a credible oral dying declaration corroborated by other evidence, dismissing the appellant's challenge on grounds of hostile witness and alternative suspect.
Suchitra Chandra v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, without possession or compensation for over five years before the 2013 Act, are deemed to have lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Gaurav Sahni & Anr 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 mere deposit of compensation in court without tendering to landowners does not constitute payment.
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation v. Sunita Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence against UPSRTC and clarified that in fatal accident claims of a bachelor, the multiplier for compensation must be based on the age of the deceased or claimant whichever is higher, enhancing the awarded compensation accordingly.
Gyan Singh v. Union of India
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.
Sukhbir Singh 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 Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights.
Gurnam Arora 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 possession is not taken and compensation is not paid, and that mere deposit of compensation in court without tendering to the landowner is insufficient.
Hari Prakash & Ors. 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 under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, and that the 2015 Amendment Ordinance cannot retrospectively affect vested rights.
Meer Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition under the 1894 Act lapses if compensation is unpaid for over five years prior to the 2013 Act, granting the petitioners a declaration of lapse.
Shri Lal Mahal Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax
Judgment dated 28.04.2015 by Delhi High Court in Income Tax Appeals ITA 264/2015 and ITA 265/2015 between Shri Lal Mahal Limited and Commissioner of Income Tax.
Shri Lal Mahal Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax
Appeals filed by Shri Lal Mahal Limited against orders of the Commissioner of Income Tax were heard by the Delhi High Court on 28.04.2015, referencing a related decision in ITA 263/2015.
State v. Pratap Singh
The High Court overturned the acquittal and convicted the accused for rash and negligent driving causing death, holding that the trial court misappreciated evidence and ignored compelling proof of guilt.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Nitasha Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by excluding future prospects on short-term employment and deducting income tax, while affirming inclusion of partnership salary for loss of dependency.
Sheela Banerjee v. Managing Committee National Public School
The Delhi High Court held that private school employees are entitled to salary and gratuity benefits equivalent to government school employees as per the 6th Central Pay Commission and statutory provisions.
Sanjeev Dayal & Anr v. State of Delhi (NCT) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.