Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Rohini Educational Society v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court quashed the DDA's penalty demand for unauthorized Additional FAR on an educational society exempted from Additional FAR charges under a 2012 notification, holding that penalty charges must also be waived to uphold the exemption.
Sat Parkash Yadav v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murdering his daughter based on conclusive circumstantial evidence and reliable witness identification despite procedural irregularities and absence of test identification proceedings.
State Bank of India v. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
The Delhi High Court held that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes lacked jurisdiction to recommend reconsideration of a finalized compulsory retirement penalty, allowing the Bank's writ petition challenging the Commission's order.
Kanta Prasad v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the kidnapping and conspiracy convictions of Jai Parkash and Kanta Prasad under IPC Sections 363, 366, and 120B, reducing their sentences considering time served.
Sati Dass v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of a passenger injured in a train accident, holding that minor timing discrepancies do not negate entitlement to statutory compensation under the Railways Act and related rules.
KALINDEE RAIL NIRMAN (EMGOMEERS) LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that a defaulting partner in a joint venture can be substituted by two parties under the contract terms permitting singular terms to include plural, and quashed the rejection of such substitution by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
Mr. Sudhir Nandrajog, Sr. Advocate with Mr. G.K.Pathak, Advocate v. SURINDER KUMAR & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court held that appeals under Section 7(7) of the Payment of Gratuity Act must be filed within 120 days and no condonation beyond this period is permissible, dismissing the University of Delhi's writ petitions challenging dismissal of its time-barred appeal.
V.R.B. Foods Private Limited & Others v. Dr. Oetker India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation between petitioner companies under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 after ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and addressing valuation concerns.
Cox India Limited v. Jagpin Breweries Limited
The Delhi High Court sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Cox India Limited and Jagpin Breweries Limited under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, after finding compliance with statutory requirements and no objections.
Host Buildwell Private Limited & Others
The Delhi High Court approved a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, dispensing with meetings of shareholders and unsecured creditors based on their written consents.
R K NAFRIA v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that during a preliminary inquiry, an employee is not entitled to copies of documents but must be given a meaningful opportunity to inspect relevant records to respond to allegations.
Mohd. Abid alias Bengali v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside a murder conviction due to unreliable eyewitness testimony and inadmissible confession made while the accused was in police custody.
Lalita v. The State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant Lalita of charges under Sections 302 and 498A IPC due to suspicious dying declarations, flawed investigation, and failure to prove her involvement beyond reasonable doubt.
Mehboob Khan @ Babu v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the killing occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation or cruelty.
Amar Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Amar Singh for rape and criminal intimidation, emphasizing the absence of consent and corroborative forensic and testimonial evidence, while acquitting him of trespass.
Jai Prakash & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants due to inconsistent prosecution evidence and failure to conduct a Test Identification Parade, emphasizing the necessity of reliable identification and benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Phool Chand Gupta v. Ram Kishan Grover
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act based on the landlord's bonafide requirement for his son who was about to attain majority imminently.
Kundan Lal v. State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld that a deceased who took sanyas severs natural heirs' inheritance rights, invalidating letters of administration granted under personal law, and dismissed the appellant's appeal with costs.
UOI & Anr. v. Kalpa Suri & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the employer’s appeal, condoning delay in filing the compensation claim and holding the employer liable as intoxication was not proved.
Millennium Express Cargo Pvt. Ltd. v. The Deputy Commissioner of Customs (Import & General)
The Delhi High Court quashed an ex-parte inquiry report against a Customs House Agent for violation of natural justice and directed the authorities to grant a hearing before deciding on suspension or revocation of the license.