Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
National Investor Forum Regd. v. Golden Forests India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court confirmed the sale of agricultural land by a Supreme Court-appointed Committee to a successful bidder who had unconditionally accepted the auction terms, rejecting claims for price reduction or multiple registrations based on property area discrepancies.
Ishwar Devi Grover & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will dated 04.03.2013, finding the testator was of sound mind and no objections were raised.
Cenext Consulting & Investment Private Limited v. Cenext Investment & Services Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act, 1956, holding no fresh stamp duty or separate petition for share capital reduction is required, subject to statutory compliance.
Majid Sheikh Mansoori v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Majid Sheikh Mansoori for the murder of his wife based on credible eyewitness evidence and medical proof of fatal stab wounds, rejecting his defence of false implication.
Anil Gupta & Anr v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' plea to quash kidnapping and rape charges, holding that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC must be sparingly exercised and prima facie evidence suffices to proceed to trial despite inconsistencies in the victim's statements.
V.N.Jha, ATO/South Rohini v. Surender @ Kalwa & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions based on strong circumstantial evidence but commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years actual custody, emphasizing the rarest of rare doctrine and sentencing alternatives.
Sunita Chauhan @ Gayatri Devi v. Virender Singh Gusain
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(h) of the Delhi Rent Control Act based on proof of alternative accommodation via ration card, dismissing the tenant's petition under Article 227.
Sh Inder Mohan Arora v. Sh Pawan Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition, holding that disputed factual issues cannot be decided in an Order 7 Rule 11 CPC application and that pecuniary jurisdiction is determined by the amount claimed in a suit for recovery of money.
DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRIVATE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed DIAL's writ petition challenging the Supreme Court's binding directions to abolish contract labour and regularize trolley retriever workers or pay compensation, holding the petition an abuse of process.
Niloo Ranjan Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging admissions at Santosh Medical College, emphasizing that PILs must serve genuine public interest and not personal vendettas.
Gurbaaz Singh & Ors. v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Government to conclusively determine the exact number of vacancies diverted from AEEs' quota before implementing Tribunal-ordered eligibility reviews and promotions in the Central Engineering Service cadre.
Satbir & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving serious offences under Section 354 IPC, holding that such offences are non-compoundable and the investigation must proceed to uphold justice and societal safety.
Hanif v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dacoity with use of deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC, affirming mandatory minimum sentencing while granting limited leniency to one appellant based on personal circumstances and time served.
Gaganjot Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court declined to quash FIR against a petitioner found with a single live cartridge, holding that such cartridge is complete ammunition under the Arms Act and referred the conflicting legal question to a larger bench.
Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court held that claims for disability pension constitute a continuing wrong allowing condonation of delay beyond limitation periods and remanded the matter for adjudication on merits.
State v. Rafiuddin @ Rafe
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a self-immolation case by disbelieving a subsequent dying declaration inconsistent with medical evidence and earlier statements.
Navratra Vinimay Private Limited v. Ragunath Oils and Fats Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned a Scheme of Amalgamation between a wholly owned subsidiary and its holding company under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 without requiring a separate application from the holding company.
Rose Dreams Marketing Pvt Ltd & Anr v. Pride Residency Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Rose Dreams Marketing Pvt Ltd, Sunbless Finvest Ltd, and Pride Residency Pvt Ltd under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, allowing transfer of assets and liabilities and dissolution of transferor companies without winding up.
Jeet Trade Link Pvt Ltd v. Bavin Consultants Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of six private companies with a transferee company under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and addressing regulatory concerns.
Sushil Kumar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Section 304B IPC for dowry death due to lack of proof of harassment soon before death but upheld conviction under Section 498A IPC for cruelty, ordering release after sentence already undergone.