Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Sat Bhushan Jain v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act but reduced the sentence on humanitarian grounds, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Commissioner of Income Tax v. Sivalik Cellulose Ltd
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the revenue's appeal by reinstating the disallowance of ₹1.52 crores for unsubstantiated salary claims but upheld deletion of ₹24.30 crores disputed processing charges claims pending adjudication.
Kashmiri Lal Bhutani v. Arvind Kumar Adukia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's second appeal, affirming that restitution of possession under Section 144 CPC is warranted when an ex parte decree is set aside, even after delay, to maintain status quo and ensure meaningful trial.
Ramesh Kumar Jaitley & Ors. v. Satpal Grover & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenants for unauthorized sub-letting without landlord's consent, affirming that non-payment of agreed sum does not affect ownership transfer under a registered sale deed.
Rajender Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act based on a settlement supported by a 'No Dues Certificate', applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Prabhjot Singh @ Bholi v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Pre-arrest bail was denied to the petitioner accused of grievous acid attack due to the gravity of the offence and his more culpable role compared to co-accused granted bail.
Surinder Panchal v. State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint at the pre-summoning stage for failure to disclose a prima facie case and improper party impleadment.
Arvind Kumar Karan & Ors. v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A/34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable mediated settlement in a matrimonial dispute, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Govind Bansal & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR for extortion and criminal conspiracy, holding that serious offences cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise.
Mohd Imran v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 324 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on amicable settlement and compensation, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Bachh Raj Lohia & Anr. v. Bhanu Pratap Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a commercial dispute under Sections 406, 420, 506, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Shiv Kumar v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to reinstate an employee dismissed for misconduct, denying back wages due to his long-term good conduct post-reinstatement and emphasizing proportionality in punishment.
Debasish Nayak v. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a non-working day falling on the last day of prescribed service tenure must be counted for experience calculation, and denial of appointment on the ground of short experience by one day is arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
Uday Kumar Yadav v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that school records are conclusive proof of juvenility under the Juvenile Justice Act and set aside the appellant's life sentence, ordering his release as he was a juvenile at the time of the offence.
M/s Mata Vaishno Finsec (P) Ltd. v. Shailender
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking leave to appeal against dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint, holding that the accused raised a probable defence creating reasonable doubt and no perversity in the trial court's judgment was found.
Bijender Chauhan @ Bijender Kumar v. M/S Financial Eyes (India) Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of a civil suit on the basis of a negotiated settlement and directed refund of 50% court fees under Section 16-A of the Court Fees Act.
CIT v. Big Apple Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court initiated contempt proceedings against an intervener for making unsubstantiated allegations against Income Tax officials and counsel, interfering with ongoing tax appeals.
CIT v. Big Apple Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that unsolicited allegations and communications by an intervener during ongoing tax appeals amounted to prima facie criminal contempt and issued a show cause notice under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
CIT v. Big Apple Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court issued a show cause notice for criminal contempt against an intervener who made serious allegations against Income Tax officials and counsel during pending tax appeals, emphasizing the need to protect judicial proceedings from malafide interference.
INLAND ROAD TRANSPORT PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award dismissing a claim for excess lease charges beyond 25% enhancement, holding such charges arbitrary and violative of Railway Board policy and constitutional principles.