Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Tinku @ Sandeep & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of three appellants for attempt to murder under Sections 307/34 IPC based on reliable injured witness testimony and corroborated evidence despite some hostile witnesses and minor contradictions.
Raju @ Rajpal & Ors. v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified appellants' conviction from attempt to commit culpable homicide to voluntarily causing hurt and granted probation considering the nature of injuries and circumstances.
Veer Singh @ Veeru v. State of the NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 304 Part (1) IPC based on credible and corroborated evidence despite initial contradictions in the key witness's testimony.
Anil Prakash Kashav v. Radha Sethi
The High Court held that once cross-examination is complete, vested rights arise and a witness cannot be recalled for further cross-examination to fill gaps, setting aside the trial court's order permitting such recall.
Mukesh Sondhi and Ors. v. Hemant J. Sondhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed deletion of Defendant No.3 from the suit under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC, holding he was neither a necessary nor proper party to the recovery suit concerning undervaluation of sale consideration.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd v. Ram Sujan Mehto
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim, ruling that income tax returns filed after the accident but subject to TDS are reliable for assessing income and compensation.
Karori Mal v. Santosh Kumari
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction on bonafide necessity by a co-owner landlord, affirming strict compliance with leave to defend timelines and tenant's inability to dispute landlordship in eviction proceedings.
Mukesh Bansal v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 420, 468, 471 IPC against the petitioner based on settlement and reimbursement of the disputed amount, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sameer Sabharwal & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes when justice so requires.
GENCO OFFICERS ASSOCIATION v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that CBI investigation is not warranted in a service-related complaint absent exceptional circumstances and upheld ongoing disciplinary proceedings based on the Central Vigilance Commission's advice.
FIMA INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED v. KRYSYS METALLURGY & TESTING SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed a Scheme of Amalgamation under the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and creditors based on their written consents and absence of secured creditors.
Sandeep Kumar v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate acquitted of criminal charges and who honestly disclosed the case at the time of joining cannot have his appointment cancelled on grounds of involvement in that criminal case.
Gobinda Ch. Behera & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that adverse refixation of government employee pay without issuing a show cause notice violates natural justice and quashed the impugned pay reduction orders.
IDPL v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that employees who took VRS are not entitled to 5th Pay Commission benefits post-retirement, reaffirming the 'golden handshake' principle and considering the employer's economic incapacity.
Union of India v. A.K. Mehrotra
The Delhi High Court upheld that seniority of LDCE candidates for Commercial Apprentices is to be reckoned from the date of empanelment as departmental promotees, not from the date of joining after training.
Devender Pal Singh v. Rajan Pal Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow amendment withdrawing admissions of signatures on documents, emphasizing that contradictory pleadings causing confusion and delay are impermissible.
Mridula Sharma v. The Registrar General, Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the AO(J)/C.M. recruitment exam results, holding that the alleged out-of-syllabus questions did not vitiate the process and the grievance was barred by delay.
Ramesh Ram v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement of a CISF Head Constable for corruption, holding the punishment proportionate and the Reviewing Authority’s suo motu enhancement valid under CISF Rules.
Purnima Lal v. Udit Agrawal
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Article 227 challenging an interlocutory order on maintenance in divorce proceedings, holding that such procedural orders are not ordinarily subject to supervisory interference.
J. S. WALIA v. JAI GOBIND
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of illegal termination of a workman but substituted reinstatement with monetary compensation, emphasizing limited judicial review and evidentiary discretion in labor disputes.