Delhi High Court
92,849 judgments
Manoj Kumar Yadav & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 363 IPC on the ground of compromise between parties in a matrimonial dispute, applying its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and serve ends of justice.
Giriraj Prasad Meena v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a dowry death case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove cruelty or abetment of suicide beyond reasonable doubt.
Rukma Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court held that the trial court must frame an additional charge of murder under Section 302 IPC when prima facie material, including witness testimony and dissenting medical opinion, exists, and upheld the legality of a Medical Board constituted for reconciling conflicting opinions.
Commissioner of Income Tax II v. Kuldeep Singh
The Delhi High Court held that exemption under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act applies when an assessee invests capital gains in an under-construction residential property within the prescribed period, even if legal title is not transferred, and allowed related expenses as deductible.
Deepak Khosla v. Company Law Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that filing defective vakalatnamas without wilful disobedience does not constitute contempt, dismissed the petition with costs, and emphasized that procedural defects are curable and must not be used to deny justice.
M/S Bharat Furnishing Co. v. Commissioner of Income Tax and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld penalty under Section 271(1)(a) for 23-month delay in filing income tax return, holding that mere accounting dilemma does not justify delay without reasonable cause.
Dayal Kishan Phadiyal v. Sukhlal Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte eviction decree under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that valid service by registered post precludes condonation of delay in filing leave to defend.
Ramesh Jain & Anr. v. NDMC & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging demolition of boundary walls on government-acquired land, holding that the petitioners lacked title and possession and injunction relief was not warranted.
Gursharan Kaur v. Trilok Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the landlord's petition under Article 227 for eviction, holding that new grounds not raised before lower courts cannot be entertained and concurrent findings on rent and default stand.
Dalip Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of the petitioner's claim for alternative plot allotment and directed the respondent to reconsider the representation afresh after noting an unreasonable delay.
Darshna v. State of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the BDO to decide the petitioner’s representation against demolition within a stipulated time and granted interim protection against coercive action pending such decision.
M/S AI-NAFEES FROZEN FOOD EXPORTS (P) LTD v. PRINCIPAL SERCRTARY
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the SDM’s demolition order on disputed land, holding that the petitioner may contest the matter before the SDM and civil court despite procedural irregularities.
Surender Singh Dalal v. M/S Mother Dairy
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a termination pursuant to a settlement agreement and dismissed the petitioner’s delayed claim under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
Samarth Shiksha Samiti v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking regularization of unauthorized occupation of Shamlat Deh land for running a school, holding that such regularization is an exceptional measure not warranted in absence of government lease or disruption of public utility services.
Bubay @ Maya v. State
The Delhi High Court modified a murder conviction to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, holding that a stabbing during a sudden quarrel without motive does not constitute murder under Section 302 IPC.
Shanti Devi v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appeals against orders of Administrative Civil Judges granting succession certificates lie before the District Judge and not the High Court, dismissing the appeal on maintainability grounds.
Rosa Power Supply Co. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking Deemed Export Benefits, holding that monetary claims barred by limitation cannot be enforced through writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
SMT RAMWATI & ORS. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the rejection of alternative plot allotment applications due to inordinate delay and laches, holding such stale claims non-maintainable.
SMT RAMWATI & ORS. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging rejection of alternative plot applications due to inordinate delay and laches, affirming that stale claims under Government Schemes are not maintainable.
Ashok Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest petition seeking directions to continue investigation against the HPCL CMD, holding that the CVC’s completed investigation and closure of the complaint precluded judicial interference absent mala fide or procedural irregularity.