Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Prem Chadha v. Ratna Saini
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate decree for recovery of loan amount, holding that privity of contract existed despite involvement of a third party and dismissal on lack of privity without framing issue was untenable.
Ran Vir Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as time barred due to unexplained delay of over two years and upheld the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act.
Anjali v. Raja
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's rejection of a petition declaring marriage nullity due to lack of evidence of fraud or unsound consent, allowing the appellant to seek dissolution by other legal means.
Satish Kumar Bhakri v. Mukesh Marwaha
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal as not maintainable and barred by limitation due to prior dismissal without liberty and unexplained delay.
K.K. Modi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if physical possession is not taken and compensation is not tendered and accepted within five years of the award.
SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. INDERJEET SINGH & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability for compensation merely due to the driver's invalid licence unless it proves the insured's negligence or breach of policy conditions.
Kamlesh v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a case under the Essential Commodities Act, holding that the question of excess rice being an offence or wastage is to be decided at trial and the petitioner’s cooperation warranted bail with conditions.
Shashi Jai Krishna v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation remains unpaid for over five years prior to the 2013 Act's commencement, regardless of physical possession.
Anil Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Ajay Pal Singh v. Lt. Governor and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that denial of ad-hoc out of turn promotion to a sportsman fulfilling prescribed criteria without valid reasons is discriminatory and arbitrary, directing grant of promotion with consequential benefits.
UCO BANK v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that TDS under Section 194A of the Income Tax Act is not applicable on interest credited to fixed deposits held in the name of the Registrar General as custodian where the actual beneficiary is not ascertainable, setting aside the demand and related notices against the petitioner bank.
UCO BANK v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that TDS under Section 194A of the Income Tax Act is not applicable on interest accrued on fixed deposits held in the name of the Registrar General as custodian where the actual beneficiary is not ascertainable.
Pardeep Khatri v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of Pardeep Khatri based on circumstantial evidence and admissions, while acquitting Ravi Kumar Tyagi due to lack of conclusive proof of his involvement in the fatal shooting.
Pardeep Khatri v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Pardeep Khatri for murder based on admissions and recovered evidence but acquitted Ravi Kumar Tyagi due to insufficient credible evidence linking him to the fatal shooting.
Pardeep Khatri v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction of Pardeep Khatri based on circumstantial evidence and admissions, while acquitting co-accused Ravi Kumar Tyagi due to lack of proof of his involvement in firing the fatal shot.
Madhavsinh Solanki v. State Thr. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the prosecution sanction and complaint against former External Affairs Minister Solanki for fabricating false evidence by handing over a misleading memorandum to Swiss authorities in the Bofors investigation.
Madan Mohan Sharma v. Min. of Health & FW
The Delhi High Court upheld a government policy excluding dependent sons over 25 from CGHS benefits while allowing unmarried daughters coverage without age limit, holding it constitutionally valid under Article 15(3) and not discriminatory under Articles 14 or 21.
Ritu Kushwaha v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing regularization of daily wager employees with over ten years of service under the Umadevi principle despite abolition of Group-D posts and merger into Group-C posts.
National Highways Authority of India v. A.S. Divyender
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing NHAI to consider deputationists for absorption and promotion based on legitimate expectation arising from recruitment rules and advertisements.
National Highways Authority of India v. A.S. Divyender
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order directing NHAI to consider deputationists for absorption and promotion based on legitimate expectation arising from recruitment rules and advertisements.