Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
CPL B S Siddha v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an Air Force personnel who completes seven years of service before joining a civil post is entitled to discharge and appointment despite applying earlier, treating procedural lapses as technical irregularities.
TIRATH RAM SHAH HOSPITAL v. PRADEEP KUMAR AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition as settled after the petitioner hospital agreed to pay Rs. 2,00,000 each to the respondents/workmen as full and final settlement of their claims.
Cholamandalam MS General Ins Co Ltd v. Gajender Singh Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation award in a motor accident claim, ruling that the insurer cannot avoid liability due to the driver’s fake license absent negligence by the insured and affirmed the 50% addition for future prospects in loss of dependency.
G.S.BHANDARI v. NIRMAL SINGH & ORS
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for an Army officer's permanent disability and loss of future promotion prospects caused by a motor vehicle accident, recognizing loss of career advancement as a compensable injury under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Giri Raj v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court heard LPA No. 444/2013 involving Giri Raj and the Land & Building Department, referencing a related case but providing no detailed judgment in the available text.
Mala Devi v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that failure of sterilization does not establish medical negligence absent breach of duty, and dismissed the petitioner’s claim for compensation beyond the Family Planning Insurance Scheme.
Bernstein Litowitz Berger and Grossmann LLP v. Union of India
Delhi High Court set aside the Authority for Advance Rulings' taxability decision on settlement funds, remanding for fresh consideration of whether the receipts are capital or revenue in nature under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Arvind @ Pintu & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of appellants for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence despite minor omissions in witness conduct.
Savitri Seth and Ors. v. Parshottam Dass
The Delhi High Court held that bonafide necessity for eviction under Section 14(1)(e) must be assessed as on the date of filing the petition, refused to consider subsequent events after long pendency, and allowed eviction of the tenant from part of the premises.
Director of Income Tax (Intl. Tax.)-II v. Panalfa Autoelektrik Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that commission paid to a non-resident commission agent for procuring export orders does not constitute fee for technical services under Section 9(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Kanta Aggarwal & Anr. v. Kalpana Aggarwal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the use of part of a matrimonial residence as a clinic incidental to residential use under the Master Plan of Delhi, dismissing the petitioners' challenge under Article 227.
Dharam Singh v. Mahinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to lead further evidence after a 20-year delay, holding that legal heirs cannot seek reopening of evidence on grounds not raised by the original plaintiff during his lifetime.
VIJAYA BANK v. GOVT. OF NCT, DELHI
The Delhi High Court directed an inquiry into alleged forgery of hypothecation documents and permitted the bank to repossess and sell the vehicle under safeguards, leaving factual disputes open for trial.
Rajesh Kumar v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing correction of discriminatory evaluation in a competitive exam and ordered the petitioner’s appointment as Administrative Officer (Judicial).
M/S. ROXY DRYCLEANERS v. SAMEER WASON & ANR.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on grounds of bonafide necessity, rejecting non-joinder and subsequent possession defenses under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Dr. Ramesh Gupta v. M/S. SAJ PROPERTY PVT. LTD. & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order setting aside interim possession based on unregistered documents and allowed impleadment of a third party whose rights were affected, dismissing the petition under Article 227.
Ambreesh Kumar v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the SC/ST Act based on a genuine settlement between government employee parties, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
State v. Surender @ Sonu Punjabi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions and confirmed the death sentence of appellants Sunil and Sudhir, affirming that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt despite hostile witnesses and procedural challenges.
Raj Pal v. Lt. Governor and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that land acquisition under the 1894 Act lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act where possession was not taken within five years of the award.
Ex. Constable Manik Lal Singh v. The Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of ACP/MACP benefits and promotion due to the petitioner’s adverse disciplinary record and upheld the Screening Committees’ decisions.