Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Santosh Kumar Jha v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a BSF Medical Officer for possessing disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming the validity of separate prosecution and the admissibility of evidence collected by BSF and CBI.
Sangeeta Ashok v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a KVS employee for embezzlement, affirming that departmental inquiries require proof on preponderance of probabilities and that penalties will not be interfered with unless grossly disproportionate.
GATX INDIA PVT LD v. ARSHIYA RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the lessee was prima facie liable to pay lease rentals until return of the rake, granted partial interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, and balanced equities considering respondents' financial restructuring.
Pooran Chand Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the COFEPOSA detention order against Pooran Chand Sharma due to non-supply of vital documents relied upon, violating his right to make an effective representation under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.
BIRLA SUNLIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. SUNIL YADAV
The Delhi High Court upheld the Insurance Ombudsman's award allowing a life insurance claim, holding that repudiation based on disputed and insufficient evidence of misrepresentation was unjustified.
Bikash Ranjan Rout v. State
The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate has jurisdiction to direct further investigation under Section 173(8) Cr.P.C. but cannot order re-investigation, and upheld the Trial Court's order directing further investigation in the interest of justice.
United Distributors Incorporation v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that labelling defects on imported chocolates are curable by affixing stickers and that vegetable fats in the filling of filled chocolates do not violate food additive regulations, directing clearance of the consignments.
Asif Sayed Khan v. M/S AJS Builders (Pvt) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of the amount paid with interest and damages against a builder who failed to develop the booked flat and deliver possession as assured.
Rajender Singh v. Harpreet Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a counter-claim filed along with the written statement is to be treated as a plaint and may be restored and proceeded with despite non-registration and withdrawal of the original suit.
Munni Devi v. Lokesh Kumar @ Lucky & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a murder case due to lack of direct evidence and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Aarti Sharma v. Billu
The court held that a non-executant party seeking declaration that a deed is void must pay fixed court fee, not ad-valorem fee, and dismissed the petition challenging suit valuation under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC.
Bhagwant Singh Decd. Thr. Lrs. v. Gurcharan Kaur & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a local commissioner at the final stage of eviction proceedings to ascertain unauthorized alterations, holding that such appointment is permissible under the court's discretionary powers and procedural provisions.
Union of India and Anr. v. Dr. S.D. Pradhan
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing pension revision to a government employee absorbed after voluntary retirement, holding that his employment was fresh and not re-employment, thus entitling him to pension benefits under the Pension Rules.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Om Prakash
The Delhi High Court dismissed DTC's petition, upholding the Labour Court's finding that the termination of a workman was illegal due to violation of natural justice in enquiry and insufficient admissible evidence of misconduct.
M.K. Gupta v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking demolition of alleged unauthorized construction, holding that demolition cannot proceed without due process including joint demarcation, notice, and compliance with acquisition laws.
Pradeep Suri v. Simmi Suri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to decide the revision petition on merits after the petitioner deposited the interim maintenance amount, affirming the liability to pay maintenance during pendency of revision petitions under Section 125 Cr.P.C.
Ramesh Chand v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity to file an application under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC, subject to payment of costs.
M/S. SNAM ELECTRICAL PVT. LTD. & ORS v. M/S. MAHAVIR ELECTRICALS & POWER SYSTEMS CONTROLS
The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to grant the accused one opportunity to examine a defence witness in cheque dishonour cases, emphasizing fair trial rights and proper service of summons.
Nanak G. Sheth v. CBI
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner on bail to travel abroad for business meetings during the pendency of a long-pending trial, subject to strict conditions including financial security and submission of passport.
Rajokri New Green Farms Association v. M/S Leaflet Plantations Pvt Ltd & Others
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit in terms of the parties' amicable settlement under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, declaring the sale deeds null and void upon repayment.