Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Sukhvinder Singh v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a vegetable knife used during robbery causing simple injury is not a deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC, setting aside the enhanced sentence while upholding conviction under Sections 392 and 394 IPC with reduced sentences.
Chander Kanta v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Government’s policy of allotting kiosks through transparent tender processes, rejecting hereditary claims without formal licence deeds, while directing consideration under the Disabilities Act.
Amit Ahuja v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking free haemophilia treatment after the Government undertook to provide necessary medication free of cost if required, affirming that treatment decisions rest with medical professionals under existing health schemes.
Naveen Jindal & Anr. v. Zee Media Corporation Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court refused a pre-telecast injunction against defamatory election-related broadcasts about a public figure, emphasizing freedom of speech, fair comment, and NBSA guidelines requiring simultaneous airing of the aggrieved party's response.
Sarbjit Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging dismissal from CISF service, reaffirming that disciplinary authorities must issue a note of disagreement before overruling Inquiry Officer findings, but delay and laches can bar such relief.
Arjun Som Dutt & Anr v. Madhvi Bery & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that plaintiffs lacking legal heirship under the Will or intestate succession laws have no locus to challenge a Codicil and dismissed their suit for partition and declaration of invalidity.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Virender Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation awarded under the Employee’s Compensation Act, holding the insurer liable despite alleged employee negligence and imposed costs on the insurer for a misconceived appeal.
Rahul & Ors. v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of Section 308 IPC charges due to lack of intent to cause death but upheld convictions under Section 323 IPC for simple injuries and granted them benefit of probation with compensation.
Naushad Alam v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction for possession of 1 kg charas under NDPS Act relying on police testimony despite absence of public witnesses, reducing the sentence on appeal.
Mahesh Kumar v. M/S. Fruit and Vegetable Projects
The Delhi High Court upheld the legality of terminating a fixed-term temporary employee under Sections 2(oo)(bb) and 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, dismissing claims of illegal termination and discrimination.
Shamiullah Sheikh @ Sam @ Jeedar & Anr. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellants' conviction for possession of explosives linked to terrorism but reduced their sentence and fine considering mitigating factors and prolonged custody.
Dinesh Mittal & Ors. v. Triveni Infrastructure Development Company Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the applicant's plea to release disputed lands from attachment and compel sale in liquidation proceedings, holding that withdrawal from auction and defective title preclude relief.
Mohd. Sher Nabi Chaman v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking consolidation of three suits under Section 24 CPC due to lack of common questions of law and fact, different parties, and failure to file complete pleadings.
Mohd. Shahid v. State; Mukhtiyar Ahmed v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder on circumstantial evidence due to failure of prosecution to establish a complete chain of incriminating circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Ramo Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded for death due to rash and negligent driving but set aside the Tribunal's award of pleader's fee, clarifying that such fees are not payable under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Ravinder Ram Chander Banshi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of an unqualified person for culpable homicide under Section 304 IPC for causing death of a child by administering intravenous treatment without medical qualification, affirming that medical negligence causing death is a criminal offence.
Mohd. Shahid v. State; Mukhtiyar Ahmed v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of evidence, reliable recoveries, and proper identification procedures.
Naresh v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside the appellant's conviction under Sections 392/34 IPC, holding that mere presence as a driver without evidence of common intention is insufficient for robbery conviction.
CIT v. Om Prakash Arora
The Delhi High Court upheld that income from sale of shares, including bonus shares, was short term capital gains and not business income, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
THE POLO/LAUREN COMPANY, L.P. v. SIDDHARTH CHIBBA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction restraining defendants from false trademark representations but denied damages due to lack of mala fide or proven loss.