Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Naval Kishore v. State
The Delhi High Court held that licensed stamp vendors are public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and upheld their convictions for accepting bribes in excess of stamp paper value.
Ashok Shankarrao Chavan v. Election Commission of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Election Commission's order holding the petitioner liable for failure to lodge election expenses without proper hearing, emphasizing the need for proof of authorization and giving the candidate benefit of doubt in election expense disputes.
Naib Subedar Vijay Bahadur Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's claim for promotion to Subedar and extension of service, holding that mandatory eligibility criteria were not met despite correction of adverse service records.
Nikhil Thukral v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes based on a genuine settlement between parties, applying its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Parvesh Kumar & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Ravinder Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent, applying its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Om Prakash v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the BDO's order and restrained dispossession of land pending disposal of the Section 85 petition under the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954.
Shri Krishan Chander v. MCD
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing MCD to pay death-cum-retirement benefits to the legal heirs of a workman entitled to reinstatement and regularization under binding awards, despite absence of formal regularization order.
Kewal Krishna Loona v. The Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal order of a government servant, holding that the authority issuing the dismissal had jurisdiction and the order was valid despite subsequent notifications.
Jasbir Singh Gill v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that arbitrary denial of promotion to a senior CRPF officer despite DPC and Ministry recommendations, followed by promotion of a junior in identical circumstances, amounted to discrimination, entitling the petitioner to retrospective promotion and benefits.
Mahender Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted two appellants convicted of robbery due to inherent inconsistencies and failure of the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Sudhir Kumar Jain v. Dheeraj Lamba
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside the dismissal of a Section 138 NI Act complaint for non-appearance, restoring the complaint upon sufficient cause shown and subject to costs.
Ghanshyam @ Bittu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 307 IPC, reduced the sentence considering mitigating factors, and emphasized the mandatory duty of courts to award compensation to victims under Sections 357 and 357A CrPC.
Commissioner of Income Tax-III v. M/S SPANK HOTELS LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld the deletion of disallowance of director’s salary under Section 40A(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, holding the payment reasonable based on the director’s qualifications and company’s business growth.
C Shanti Anandam v. JVG Finance
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals challenging rejection of purchase validation applications in company liquidation, remanding for fresh consideration of bona fide purchaser claims and condoning delay.
Bhanu Prakash & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 406, 498-A, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice in matrimonial cases.
Jamil & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution, affirming the court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Nitasha Gaurav Exports Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Companies NCT of Delhi & Haryana
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a company’s name struck off for non-compliance under Section 560(6) of the Companies Act, subject to payment of costs and filing of outstanding statutory documents.
M/S USHA BRECO REALITY LIMITED v. Usha Breco Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Usha Breco Realty Limited and Usha Breco Limited under the Companies Act, 1956, preserving the Income Tax Department's rights to recover tax liabilities.
Shade Capital Pvt. Ltd. v. SSKM Corporate Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Shade Capital Pvt. Ltd. and SSKM Corporate Advisory Pvt. Ltd. under sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and absence of objections.