Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Baaj Singh & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court rejected bail to accused involved in a violent property dispute conspiracy, holding that prima facie evidence and the serious nature of offences warranted continued custody.
Hardayal Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court rejected bail to the petitioner accused of serious offences including criminal conspiracy and attempt to murder, holding that prima facie evidence and the gravity of allegations warranted denial of bail at the threshold.
M/S WESTON TUBES (PVT.) LTD. v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurance policy endorsement without specified time is effective from midnight of the date mentioned, thus the enhanced cover was operative at the time of fire, and that the insured did not accept prior payment in full settlement, entitling it to the balance claim amount with interest.
Narender Kumar @ Naresh v. The State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery and obstructing police, affirming that reliable police testimony and recovery of stolen property suffice to prove guilt despite procedural lapses like absence of Test Identification Parade.
Mukesh v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 IPC, reducing the sentence based on the nature of injuries and corroborated evidence.
Narender Kumar @ Naresh v. The State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court disposed of Criminal Appeal No. 394/2012 by referring to a detailed common judgment in a connected appeal, without additional findings.
Union of India & Anr. v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate service matters or issue binding orders, and its recommendations are only recommendatory in nature.
Deepesh Mamodiya v. Chief Commissioner of Customs & Anr.
Delhi High Court allowed compounding of customs offence where petitioner made subsequent clear admissions and paid all dues despite initial contradictory statements.
Zafar Khan v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for voluntarily causing grievous hurt based on reliable victim identification and medical evidence but reduced the sentence considering the circumstances.
M/S Jindal Frozen Foods Ltd v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual one-year limitation clause for arbitration claims is void under Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, and the statutory three-year limitation period applies, dismissing the appeal against setting aside the arbitral award.
Sunil Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recruitment irregularities, holding that procedural errors by an outsourced firm did not prejudice the petitioner or invalidate the merit-based selection.
Asif @ Shabbu v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder and robbery convictions based on credible eyewitness court identification despite absence of test identification parade and procedural irregularities in arrest.
Shailendra Mani Tripathi v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi's decision to conduct the LL.B entrance examination solely in English, emphasizing the necessity of English proficiency for legal education and practice.
Through Mr. K.K. Manan, Mr. Ankush Narang, Mr. Nipun Bhardwaj & Ms. Anjali Rajput, Advocates v. THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
The Delhi High Court upheld the life convictions of three appellants for murder based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing their appeals.
Dr. Rajeev Kumar v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed that objections to JEE Advanced 2014 answer keys be considered by the original committee within a fixed short timeline without extending the examination schedule.
Sankalp Charitable Trust v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking recognition and regulation of unqualified informal health providers, holding that only registered medical practitioners are entitled to practice medicine and courts cannot direct authorities to contravene statutory provisions or interfere in policy matters.
Mool Chand Kucheria v. Union of India & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for implementing a uniform civil code, reaffirming that courts cannot compel the legislature or executive to enact laws.
Tinkoo v. State
The High Court modified the conviction from Section 326 IPC to Section 324 IPC and reduced the sentence from 4 years to 1 year RI, holding that the injuries did not endanger life as required for grievous hurt under Section 326.
Shiv Narain Mittal v. Chander Bhan Mittal
The Delhi High Court allowed the plaintiff's application for a preliminary decree of partition after dismissing the defendant's benami-based counterclaim and appeal, defining equal shares in the suit property.
Raj Khanna v. Mira Chawla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Delhi Rent Control Act, statutory tenancy rights in residential premises devolve only on the spouse living with the tenant at death, and heirs not residing with the tenant have no tenancy rights, allowing the plaintiff's suit for possession and damages against unauthorized occupants.