Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Sunil v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 550/2013 by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related case, without issuing a separate ruling.
Bhudev Pal @ Boby v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of appellants for culpable homicide not amounting to murder based on credible testimony of the injured witness and medical evidence, while reducing the sentence from ten to eight years.
Edini Steels Private Limited v. Satish Autogas Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed a Scheme of Amalgamation between two private companies, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors based on their written consents under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956.
EnQuest Offshore Private Limited v. EnQuest Petro Solutions Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between two private limited companies under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring statutory compliance and absence of objections.
M/S Kanjimull and Sons v. Radeka Chaudhary & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted summary decree under Order XXXVII CPC for recovery of Rs. 2.38 crores against defendant no.1 due to dishonoured cheques and non-appearance, but dismissed the suit against defendant no.2.
Subhash Solanki & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 324/34 IPC based on a genuine settlement between neighbors, applying the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in a non-heinous offence.
Union of India v. Dr. O P Nijhawan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition, upholding the CAT's order to reckon special pay for pension benefits and extend it to all eligible retired scientists without requiring individual claims.
Gautam Goswami v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the life convictions of a wife and her paramour for the murder of her husband based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including illicit relationship, administration of sedatives, and manual strangulation.
Rohit Bhardwaj & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce decree, applying its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in matrimonial disputes.
Shanker & Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, applying the inherent power under Section 482 CrPC where the possibility of conviction was remote.
Ravinder Nath Sahni v. Poddar Construction Co. Private Ltd. & Sabina Jajodia
The Delhi High Court held that Sahni's suit for specific performance was barred by limitation and dismissed his claim, upheld the sale deed in favor of Jajodia, and set aside the grant of compensation to Sahni.
th July, 2014 SUDHAKAR SINGH..... Through Mr. K. K. Sud, Senior Advocate with Mr. Chirag Khurana, Mr. Vishal Dabas & Ms. Banita Singh, Advocates. v. STATE.....
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for dowry death and cruelty under Sections 304B and 498A IPC based on the suicide note and evidence of harassment, modifying the sentence under Section 304B to the minimum term.
Ravinder Nath Sahni v. Poddar Construction Co. Private Ltd. & Sabina Jajodia
The Delhi High Court held that Sahni's suit for specific performance was barred by limitation and dismissed his appeal, cancelled the sale deed in favor of Jajodia as a sham transaction, and set aside the compensation awarded to Sahni.
Ravinder Nath Sahni v. Poddar Construction Co. Private Ltd. & Sabina Jajodia
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for specific performance filed beyond the fixed six-month period is barred by limitation and that readiness and willingness to perform is essential for such relief, dismissing the claim and clarifying the burden on bona fide purchasers.
Siri Ram and Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court upheld life convictions under Section 302 IPC for murder, rejecting appellants' claim of a sudden fight and acquittal of co-accused, affirming the credibility of eyewitness and forensic evidence.
Kamal Kishore & Anr. v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and hostile eyewitnesses.
Dinesh Kumar @ Dinesh v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Sections 354 and 302 IPC based on credible ocular testimony and a valid dying declaration recorded by the police officer in presence of a doctor and witnesses.
J.P. Singh v. Director General Railway Protection Force
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal from service of a Railway Protection Force Head Constable for serious misconduct and insubordination, affirming the authority's power to enhance punishment and the applicability of proportionality in judicial review of disciplinary actions.
Raj Kumar Goel v. Bhagwan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Magistrates must exercise discretion judiciously under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. and are not obliged to order FIR registration mechanically when cognizable offences are alleged.