Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
State v. Akil @ Pappu
The High Court held that firing with intent to kill one person but injuring another attracts conviction under Section 307 IPC by transferred malice, modifying the conviction from Section 326 IPC accordingly.
Vikram Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from matrimonial disputes under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a valid settlement between the parties, emphasizing the court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Wing Cdr SJS Randhawa v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary action against an Air Force officer for unauthorized absence despite administrative delays in leave sanction, emphasizing strict adherence to leave rules in a disciplined force.
Nirmal Kanta v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging pay scale fixation, holding the claim barred by limitation and laches and affirming the distinction between junior and senior posts under recruitment rules.
Ram Avtar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ram Avtar for murdering his wife based on a credible dying declaration and corroborative eyewitness testimony despite absence of forensic evidence.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Umrao Finance and Leasing Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a suit concerning immovable property must be filed in the court having jurisdiction over the property and ordered the plaint returned for filing in the competent court at Bulandshahr, UP.
Ashok Kriplani v. Shiva Texyarn Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow amendment changing 'pledge' to 'mortgage' of shares, holding that shares remain movable property and admissions in pleadings cannot be withdrawn without cause.
Sanjay Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging seniority fixation post-merger of Overseer and Superintendent BR Grade II posts under the Sixth Pay Commission, holding that seniority cannot be retrospectively altered and no mandatory procedure to invite objections exists.
M/S MAHAVIR STORE v. GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the cancellation of a Fixed Price Shop licence for record manipulation and false affidavits, holding that the administrative order was justified and not liable to interference under Article 226.
Akhilesh Kumar Verma v. Maruti Udyog Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside a compensation award for wrongful dismissal due to procedural and evidentiary lapses and remanded the matter for fresh consideration with proper evidence and cross-examination.
Vivek Kumar & Ors. v. The State of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Deep Singh & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement between parties, applying its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in line with Supreme Court precedents.
Satyender Verma & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the ground of amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC.
Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd v. Umesh Kumar Rai and Another
The court held that a borrower's obligation to repay a housing loan is independent of disputes with the builder, dismissing the defendant's leave to defend and decreeing the suit for recovery of outstanding loan amounts.
Sarla Rakheja v. Bimla & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction restraining defendants from alienating the disputed property, emphasizing the plaintiff's strong prima facie case and the need to preserve status quo pending final adjudication.
Saint Soldier Modern Senior Secondary School v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner
The Delhi High Court held that the Employees' Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal cannot condone delay beyond the maximum 120-day period prescribed under the EPF Act and Limitation Act provisions excluding such extension do not apply.
Arun Kumar Sharma v. Pawan Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the landlord's bonafide necessity claim for possession of a ground floor shop, ruling that first floor accommodation does not constitute suitable alternative premises for the business.
Nitin @ Menu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to recall prosecution witnesses under Section 311 Cr.P.C., holding that such power must be exercised judiciously and not to cause delay or fill gaps in evidence.
SHRI JITENDER KUMAR v. AMRIT PAL AGGARWAL & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order allowing amendment of pleadings under Order VI Rule 17 CPC and held that such amendment is permissible if filed within a reasonable time after knowledge of relevant facts.
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's direction that a candidate with equal marks as the last selected unreserved candidate should be considered for appointment if a vacancy arises due to non-joining.