Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Ms. Suman Malhotra, Adv. v. ASHOK KUMAR .....
The Delhi High Court held that in maintenance proceedings, a party admitting employment must disclose income details and produce relevant documents, allowing the appellant to summon witnesses and setting aside the trial court's refusal to compel disclosure.
Ms.Rakhi Dubey and Mr.Anuj Pal, Advocates. v. STATE ....
The Delhi High Court altered the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, modified their sentence to the period already served, and ordered their release.
Grace Advisory Services Private Limited v. KSW Business Ventures (P) Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors based on their unanimous written consent.
Rajesh Batra v. Ranbir Singh Ahlawat
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitration award enforcing a reasonable pre-estimate of damages clause for delay in building plan sanction, distinguishing it from an unenforceable penalty clause.
Arvind Singhal v. Leela Ram
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in motor accident claims by correctly assessing income, applying proper multiplier and future prospects, and upheld medical expenses award based on evidence.
Pushpendra Mohan Dhingra v. Govt. NCT of Delhi
The High Court set aside ex-parte orders under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, holding that absence of employer-employee relationship and improper service of notice warranted a fresh hearing.
Naresh Kharab v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioners accused in a large-scale financial fraud, emphasizing the presumption of innocence, absence of tampering evidence, and the need to balance personal liberty with societal interest.
Santosh Singh & Anr. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition proceedings under the old Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the new LA Act if possession and compensation remain incomplete five years after the award, notwithstanding interim court orders restraining possession.
UOI v. Mukul Gaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of compensation to a passenger injured after falling from a running train, affirming strict liability of railways and that loss of ticket does not negate bonafide passenger status.
DELHI POWER SUPPLY COMPANY LTD. v. M/S HINDUSTAN VIDYUT PRODUCTS LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for recovery of earnest money without a liquidated demand is not maintainable under Order XXXVII CPC and directed the suit to be treated as an ordinary suit, allowing the petitioner to file a written statement.
M/S AMAR PHOTO STUDIO v. LATE SH. NIRANJAN DAS ARORA
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under the DRC Act, ruling that leave to defend applications not pursued or complied with can be dismissed and revisional jurisdiction will not be exercised after possession is taken in execution.
Nitin Sethi v. Rajiv Mehta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator due to non-compliance with mandatory pre-arbitration steps under the contract and BSE rules, and lack of jurisdiction owing to an exclusive Mumbai courts clause.
Ashok Kumar & Ors. v. Vice Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that contractual employees cannot be regularized without sanctioned posts and a proper recruitment process, reaffirming the binding principles of the Supreme Court's Uma Devi judgment.
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The Delhi High Court approved a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors based on majority written consent.
State v. Radhey Shyam @ Radhey
The High Court dismissed the State's leave petition, upholding the acquittal of the accused on charges of kidnapping and rape, emphasizing the principle that acquittals should not be disturbed where two views are possible and recognizing the exception to rape for sexual intercourse with a wife above 15 years.
Mr. Rajat Katyal, Advocate WITH CRL.A. 691 of 2008 MAKISU ..... Mr. Usman Chaudhary, Advocates v. WITH CRL.A. 576 of 2008 IRFAN ALI .....
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants due to unreliable prosecution evidence and investigative lapses in a case involving alleged administration of a stupefying substance and theft.
Mr. Rajat Katyal, Advocate WITH CRL.A. 691 of 2008 MAKISU ..... Mr. Usman Chaudhary, Advocates v. WITH CRL.A. 576 of 2008 IRFAN ALI .....
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants due to unreliable victim testimony and flawed investigation in a case alleging administration of a stupefying substance and theft.
Goverdhan Dass & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld enhanced compensation with 100% escalation for land acquired near a commercial hub, holding that the Supreme Court's limitation on escalation rates does not apply universally.
Goverdhan Dass & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld enhanced compensation with 100% escalation for land acquired near a commercial hub, rejecting the applicability of the 12% per annum escalation rule from Kashmir Singh.
Mahabir Singh v. Dharam Das Gupta
The Delhi High Court disposed of two civil appeals with liberty to the appellants to seek review of the impugned judgment concerning property identification issues before pursuing further challenge.