Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Narottam Kumar Jha v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a CISF constable under FR 56(j), holding that such retirement is a bona fide administrative measure based on declining performance and is not punitive.
State v. L.S. Brar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused due to insufficient evidence and procedural lapses in expert testimony.
Anil Dutt Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking compensation and procedural reforms related to acquittals in rape cases, holding that acquittal does not imply malicious prosecution and legislative policy on live-in relationships is beyond judicial domain.
Kalawati @ Chander Kala v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of respondents who were merely attesting witnesses to forged documents, holding that attestation alone does not establish criminal liability for forgery or conspiracy.
Employees State Insurance Corporation v. Sumer Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order granting government servants the benefit of counting previous service for increments under Rule 22-C of the Fundamental Rules, dismissing ESIC's challenge.
Bhim Singh v. Rajiv Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that insurer liability to third parties survives the death of the vehicle owner and is not negated by the driver's invalid licence, allowing claims to proceed despite non-impleadment of legal representatives.
Bhim Singh v. Rajiv Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that insurer liability to third parties under the Motor Vehicles Act survives the death of the vehicle owner and breach of insurance policy conditions, allowing claims to proceed against the insurer despite non-impleadment of legal heirs.
Rohit Bhatia v. Mr. Brij Mohan Bhatia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the execution petition for non-prosecution due to the Decree Holder's continuous failure to appear and file evidence despite repeated opportunities.
Rajender Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court disposed of criminal appeals by the victim and State on the basis of an amicable settlement involving apology and compensation, affirming conviction under Section 324 IPC but acquitting under Section 307 IPC.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. IFCILTD
The Delhi High Court held that Municipal Corporations cannot levy fines by executive instruction without statutory authority under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 or properly framed rules or bye-laws, despite Supreme Court approval of the regulating policy.
Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal Bar Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to promptly appoint the Presiding Officer and staff of the Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal, fixing accountability on the Labour Secretary to ensure no vacancy disrupts the Tribunal's functioning.
Jugjeev Sarna v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 338 IPC and Arms Act for accidental firearm discharge, applying inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC based on settlement and absence of prima facie case.
Aloke Perial (HUF) & Anr. v. M/S Piyush Residence Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court declined to quash criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act before framing of Notice under Section 251 CrPC, directing petitioners to raise objections before the trial court.
Sh. Sri Ram Mann v. Delhi State Ind. Dev. Corpn. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that adhoc appointments cannot be retrospectively regularized without following the regular recruitment process as per the Supreme Court’s ruling in Umadevi.
MICROSOFT CORPORATION & ANR v. AMRITBIR SINGH
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized installation of Microsoft software beyond licensed limits constitutes copyright infringement, granting injunction and damages to the plaintiff.
Kailash Chand Singhal v. Darshana Devi
The Delhi High Court allowed a unilateral compromise application confirmed by the defendant, disposed of the suit for specific performance on the basis of an out-of-court settlement, and permitted release of amounts deposited in court.
Sanjay Malviya v. R.K. Rawal
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under FERA for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements of granting opportunity before prosecution, emphasizing strict adherence to Section 61(2) and principles of natural justice.
Commissioner of Income Tax - Delhi-III v. Shokeen Properties Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of unexplained cash credit additions under Section 68 where the assessee discharged its primary onus and the Assessing Officer failed to disprove the genuineness of transactions with proper inquiry.
M/S SARDA ENERGY & MINERALS LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of tender conditions permitting multiple bids by a single company for different end-use plants in coal block auctions, dismissing the challenge that such conditions lead to cartelization or stifled competition.
Sujeet Kaur Dadial v. State and Others
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration to the petitioner for limited financial assets of the deceased, dispensing with the requirement of an Administrative Bond due to the nature of the estate and absence of objections.