Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Ashok Dogra v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ashok Dogra for dowry-related cruelty and criminal breach of trust, clarifying that acquittal of co-accused does not preclude individual liability under Section 34 IPC and minor contradictions in evidence do not vitiate the prosecution case.
Mohd. Usman v. The State & Another
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under FERA but modified the sentence to a fine under FEMA, clarifying the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction and the transition from FERA to FEMA penalties.
Mohd. Arif Seikh v. The State & Another
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 56 of FERA but modified the sentence to a fine under FEMA, emphasizing the limited scope of revisional jurisdiction and the transition from FERA to FEMA penalties.
Mahendra Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in such cases.
BHARTI AXA GENERAL INS. CO. LTD v. SMT POONAM
The Delhi High Court held that the multiplier for compensation in a motor accident claim must be based on the higher age between the deceased and claimant, reducing the award accordingly while upholding addition for future prospects.
Varun Gupta v. Kanta Devi
The Delhi High Court accepted a voluntary out-of-court settlement in a suit for specific performance, decreeing the suit in terms of the compromise under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC.
Sunita Rani Verma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of the petitioner's claim for age relaxation in recruitment, holding she was over age despite relaxations and thus ineligible.
M/S MAYUR RECREATIONAL & DEV.LTD v. CIT
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal directing fresh determination of annual letting value of property under Section 23 of the Income Tax Act, applying rent control principles to estimate standard rent.
Tractebel Consulting Engineers Private Limited v. Tractebel Engineering Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a joint application to dispense with convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for approval of a Scheme of Amalgamation where majority consents were obtained in writing.
Ganraj Sugars Private Limited v. Ojas Industries Private Limited
The Delhi High Court refused to dispense with convening meetings for a Scheme of Amalgamation due to discrepancies in share exchange ratios and directed the applicants to clarify the errors before further consideration.
M/s. Arcadia Management Services Private Limited v. M/s. HRC Advisory Services Private Limited
The court refused to dispense with convening meetings for a Scheme of Amalgamation due to discrepancies in share exchange ratios and lack of proper authorization for consents by the holding company, directing clarification before further hearing.
Lt Col Vijay Singh Sandhu v. Kingstar Entrepreneur Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court ordered continuation of an interim order during arbitration proceedings and disposed of the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. M/S Siemens Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award in favor of Siemens Ltd. for customs duty refund/duty exemption, dismissing DMRC's objections and directing payment within six weeks.
HUAWEITECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD. v. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 3(2), INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, NEW DELHI
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals filed by Huawei Technologies against income tax orders, directing the appellant to pursue pending rectification applications before the ITAT.
Sat Bhushan Jain v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act but significantly reduced the sentence on humanitarian grounds invoking its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
CIT v. Big Apple Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court initiated contempt proceedings against a non-party for making unsolicited and unsubstantiated allegations that interfered with ongoing income tax appeals and writ petition.
Pramilla Devi v. Brahm Singh
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to the plaintiff, holding her as the rightful owner and possessor of the suit land, and restrained the defendant from interfering with the property.
Promila Gulati v. Anil Gulati
The court upheld the plaintiff's ownership under a registered Gift Deed, rejected the defendant's benami and family settlement defenses, and granted mandatory injunction against the defendant licensee whose license was terminated.
Rattan Lal Arora v. Delhi Vidhyut Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the employer's authority under Rule 9 of the CCS (Pension) Rules to permanently withhold pension and gratuity from a retired employee found guilty of grave misconduct, even without pecuniary loss to the government.
Shaminder Kumar & Ors. v. Nand Kishor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the eviction petition for failure to prove landlordship and better title under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that absolute ownership is not required but prima facie ownership must be established.