Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Shri Ram Rattan Sharma v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings pending under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if not completed within five years, granting the petitioner a declaration of lapse.
Rajni Sharma v. M.C.D.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal’s award reinstating a workman as LDC/Typist, ruling that reinstatement on the post actually held does not amount to regularization or back door entry, and that writ jurisdiction does not permit reappraisal of factual findings.
Dharamvir Sharma v. Fena Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court remanded a labour dispute for re-hearing, holding that a domestic inquiry and termination must be supported by proper evidence including proof of acceptance of full and final settlement.
Rajeev Kaushal v. Institute of Liver & Biliary Science & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking appointment based on the 2013 selection process, holding that courts cannot interfere with the Selection Committee’s suitability decision and that delayed challenges to superseded selection processes are not maintainable.
Sarita Tiwari & Anr. v. M/S Ganga International School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking payment of 6th Pay Commission benefits on the ground of delay and laches, holding that writ petitions filed beyond limitation without pending representation are barred.
Kishan Lal v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a step-father for repeatedly raping his minor step-daughter, ruling that consent is immaterial in sexual offences involving minors under 16 years.
Subhash Chandra Agrawal v. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that IFFCO is not a public authority under the RTI Act as it is neither substantially financed nor controlled by the government, and general fertilizer subsidies do not amount to substantial financing.
Subhash Chandra Agrawal v. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that IFFCO is not a 'public authority' under the RTI Act as it is neither substantially financed nor controlled by the government, dismissing the petitions challenging the CIC order.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited v. Ceylon Biscuits Pvt Ltd and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that electricity dues incurred during liquidation under court-appointed receivership are winding up expenses with priority over secured debts and remanded the quantum determination to the official liquidator.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Sher Singh; The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Pooja
The Delhi High Court held that the Claims Tribunal must first decide negligence before assessing compensation in motor accident claims where the insurer's offer is rejected, remanding the cases for fresh adjudication.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Sher Singh; The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Pooja
The Delhi High Court held that the Claims Tribunal must first decide negligence before assessing compensation when the insurance company's offer based on the Detailed Accident Report is rejected, and remanded the cases for fresh adjudication.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Keshav Nand Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, clarified deduction and multiplier principles for bachelors, and held the insurer liable despite the driver’s fake license due to failure to prove breach of policy.
R.K.SILK MILLS (INDIA) LIMITED v. MCD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award rejecting the supplier’s claims and allowing the purchaser’s counter claims for breach of contract due to supply of substandard cloth and failure to complete supply within the stipulated time.
Chemical Systems Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Simbhaoli Sugar Mills Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant accepted the plant by retaining it without timely rejection, decreed the plaintiff's suit for payment, and rejected the defendant's counterclaim and plea for refund.
Rajinder Singh @ Prasad v. C.B.I.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a public servant for accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, relying on independent witnesses and forensic evidence despite the complainant turning hostile.
Seema Sapra v. General Electric Co. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a cancelled railway tender and seeking whistleblower protection, holding it to be an abuse of the PIL process motivated by personal vendetta and lacking credible evidence.
Arun Kumar Jain v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings pending for over five years without possession or compensation under the 1894 Act are deemed lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act.
Dharminder and Anr. v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Deepak Kawatra & Ors. v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ved Prakash & Ors. v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.