Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Sonu v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted four appellants of gang rape charges due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix's testimony and absence of corroborative medical and forensic evidence, emphasizing the necessity of credible and consistent evidence for conviction.
M/S CYGNUS MEDICATE PVT. LTD. v. BANK OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS
The Delhi High Court refused interim injunction to enforce a disputed hospital management agreement amid allegations of fraud and prior termination, directing completion of pleadings before relief.
Veena Seth v. Rajshree Trivedi
The Delhi High Court decreed the Plaintiff's suit for possession and mesne profits, holding that the Defendant unlawfully occupied the terrace portion beyond her rights under the Sale Deed.
United India Insurance Company Ltd v. Jagwati @ Savitri and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's finding that the DTC bus driver's rash and negligent driving caused the accident, dismissing the insurer's appeals challenging liability.
Acheraj Lal Lamba v. Tilak Raj Lamba and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's suit for declaration, partition, and possession of property based on a valid Will and agreements, appointing a commissioner to effect partition.
Satish Gupta v. Mohan Goyal
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bonafide necessity grounds, ruling that no alternative suitable vacant accommodation existed and that eviction is maintainable even if premises are dilapidated and intended for reconstruction.
JSL Media Ltd v. Metro Communications
The Delhi High Court granted unconditional leave to defend in a summary suit where the defendant raised a bona fide triable issue based on a settlement agreement transferring properties in lieu of outstanding dues.
M/S STRATEGIC OVERSEAS PVT LTD v. M/S AJS BUILDERS PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court decreed a recovery suit in favor of the plaintiff with interest after proceeding ex-parte against the defendant who failed to appear and refund amounts paid for unallotted plots.
Pawan Mathur v. Janak MB Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's delayed appeal for want of sufficient cause, emphasizing that vague or negligent reasons do not justify condonation of delay under the Limitation Act.
EDCIL (INDIA) LTD v. VISESH INFOTECNICS LTD
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual penalty clause is enforceable only as liquidated damages upon proof of actual loss, and in absence thereof, only reasonable damages are recoverable for delay in supply and installation of computers.
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that adjustment of income tax refund against outstanding demand without prior intimation and opportunity of hearing under Section 245 is illegal and quashed the adjustment order.
Subhash Chandra Gupta v. Shell India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the question of the petitioner's liability as a director is a matter for trial.
Sadakat v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act on the ground of amicable settlement and divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Devender v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 365/34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between the parties at the preliminary investigation stage, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
M/S ABASKAR CONSTRUCTION (P) LTD. v. DEVI DUTT & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that retrenchment orders issued by a Joint Managing Director with ostensible authority and ratified by the Board are valid, and found no violation of Industrial Disputes Act provisions, setting aside the Labour Court's award invalidating retrenchment.
Raj Kumar Gursahani v. Securities & Exchange Board of India
The Delhi High Court upheld SEBI's circular extending the arbitration limitation period from six months to three years, rejecting the petitioner's challenge to its retrospective application.
Surender Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted a DDA Patwari accused of bribery due to unreliable prosecution evidence and procedural lapses, emphasizing the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt and proper forensic chain of custody.
Ruby v. State
The Delhi High Court held that a genuine municipal birth certificate proving juvenility can be considered at any stage, leading to modification of sentence despite upholding conviction for murder under IPC.
Commissioner of Income Tax-IV v. M/S Himalya International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against deletion of certain export-related expenses and held that TDS provisions did not apply as the foreign consignee agent was not taxable in India.
M/S ABASKAR CONSTRUCTION (P) LTD. v. DEVI DUTT & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that retrenchment orders issued by a Joint Managing Director, ratified by the Board, are valid and lawful, and the Labour Court's findings on compliance with retrenchment procedures under the Industrial Disputes Act were upheld.