Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Union of India v. Angoori Devi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's delayed appeal against a compensation award for land acquisition, holding that delay was not satisfactorily explained and the compensation was legally justified.
Subhash Chand Phull v. State
The Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence and bail to a convicted public servant during appeal on grounds of health and delay, emphasizing proof requirements under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Ashok Kumar Phull v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted suspension of sentence and bail to the appellant convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act during the pendency of appeal subject to stringent conditions.
Union of India v. M/S Computer Sciences Corporation (India) (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award due to unexplained and excessive delay in filing and re-filing beyond the prescribed limitation period, holding that vague reasons like counsel's office shifting do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation of delay.
Devender Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's discretion to refuse police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. in a dispute involving alleged insurance policy fraud, holding that the complaint did not disclose a cognizable offence warranting FIR registration.
M/S United Insurance Co Ltd v. Vinay Nangia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellate court’s grant of pendente lite and future interest at 8% per annum in a rent transaction despite no agreed interest rate, dismissing the insurer’s second appeal.
Imperia Homes Pvt Ltd v. Imperia Structures Ltd
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Imperia Homes Pvt. Ltd. and Imperia Structures Ltd. under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, finding no objections or prejudice to stakeholders.
R E Rogers India Pvt Ltd v. Arya RKR India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement for de-merger of the real estate business of R E Rogers India Pvt. Ltd. into Arya RKR India Pvt. Ltd. under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring statutory compliance and addressing regulatory concerns.
M/S Kandla Port Trust v. M/S PEC Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Permanent Machinery of Arbitrators and dismissed challenges to its awards, holding that arbitration agreements excluding the Arbitration Act are void but do not invalidate the PMA, and that the PMA does not violate the Constitution's basic structure.
M/S Kandla Port Trust v. M/S PEC Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Permanent Machinery of Arbitrators and dismissed Kandla Port Trust's writ petitions challenging arbitral awards and the PMA's constitutional validity, affirming that arbitration agreements excluding the Arbitration Act are void and judicial review remains available.
Tarun Makkar & Ors. v. The State (Government of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. PRAGYA GHILDIAL
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a motor accident victim by rejecting contributory negligence, affirming 100% disability, and applying correct principles for loss of income calculation.
Microsoft Corporation & Anr v. M/S Ajel Technologies Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against defendants for unauthorized use of pirated Microsoft software, based on unrebutted evidence and defendants' failure to appear.
State v. Sujeet Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed the State's appeal, holding that the testimony of a tender-age child witness identifying the accused, corroborated by DNA evidence, was reliable and sufficient to convict for rape despite procedural lapses and initial acquittal.
Brij Mohan Ram Mohan v. N.D.P.L.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, holding that the suit for injunction was maintainable and directed revision of electricity bills for misuse as per the applicable tariff.
Union of India v. Shri Anil Kumar Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order allowing pay stepping-up for a direct recruit Head Constable appointed before 2006, rejecting the Union's challenge based on MHA advice limiting such benefits to recruits after 2006.
UOI v. Doordarshan Programme Professional Union
The Delhi High Court upheld that Central Government employees deputed to Prasar Bharti are entitled to second financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme based on the upgraded pay scales of promotional posts within the Corporation.
Focus Agri-Commodities India Private Limited v. Prudent Agri-Commodities India Private 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 written consents.
Ahlstrom Capital Solar Private Limited v. Sipra Service and Investment Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Ahlstrom Capital Solar Private Limited and Sipra Service and Investment Private Limited, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors due to unanimous consent and absence of creditors.
Vinod v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Vinod for raping a mentally retarded 7-year-old girl, affirming the reliability of the victim’s assisted testimony and corroborative evidence.