Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Mohd. Saleem & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of three brothers for attempt to murder with common intention but modified the sentences of two appellants considering their lesser role and clean antecedents.
Faisal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for attempt to murder based on eyewitness and medical evidence, rejecting the appeal and refusing leniency.
M. Narsimhan v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for robbery under Section 392 IPC but modified the sentence considering the substantial period already served and the appellant's poor economic condition.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. CHHOTE LAL & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal and upheld compensation awarded to a rickshaw puller injured due to rash and negligent driving of a vehicle, relying on credible eyewitness and medical evidence.
L.A. Appeal Nos. 213/2013 & 215/2013
The Delhi High Court upheld enhanced compensation for land acquisition based on land categorization and market value, applying principles from a prior judgment to ensure fair compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Employee State Insurance Corporation v. Bawa Inn
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of interest and penalty demands under the ESI Act due to a bona fide legal dispute over the meaning of 'use of power' and allowed waiver under Regulation 31C(c).
Ghanshyam Bhagwan Aayeer v. State
The Delhi High Court set aside the summoning order in a defamation complaint against company directors, directing the trial court to reconsider their summons after proper prima facie scrutiny and mandatory inquiry under Section 202 CrPC.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences v. Ram Kishore
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside a disciplinary enquiry report and penalty imposed without evidence, emphasizing that statements seeking leniency do not constitute admission of guilt.
REVELL GMBH & CO. KG v. M/s FORE SQUARE RETAIL PRIVATE LTD
The Delhi High Court admitted the winding up petition against a company that disputed payment on the ground of defective goods, holding the dispute to be a sham and the debt due and payable.
Sushila v. Rajesh Bhatia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant’s appeal in a motor accident claim by rejecting contributory negligence and enhancing compensation based on credible evidence.
AT & T Communication Services India (P) Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax-I & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a special audit order under Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act, holding that the Assessing Officer's discretion based on account complexity and the procedural safeguards of natural justice were duly observed.
State v. Sanjay Kumar Valmiki
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction and death sentence for rape and murder due to denial of effective legal representation and ordered a retrial to ensure a fair trial.
Alex Jewellery Pvt Ltd & Ors v. Rolex SA
The Delhi High Court held that an order refusing to reopen ex parte proceedings under Order IX Rule 7 CPC is interlocutory and not appealable under Section 10 of the Delhi High Court Act, 1966, dismissing the appeal for lack of maintainability.
Lt. Col. Munishwar Dev Bakshi v. Parshottam Dass Bakshi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a consent order in a partition suit, ruling that a compromise signed by a party's authorized advocate is binding and dismissed the review application challenging it.
Seritec Electronics Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S. Computer Peripheral Solutions
The Delhi High Court held that a suit instituted by a principal officer of a company is valid under Order 29 Rule 1 CPC despite failure to prove authorization by all directors, and upheld the plaintiff's claim for recovery of unpaid dues due to the defendant's failure to prove payment.
Vijay Lakshmi & Ors. v. Ravinder Seth
The Delhi High Court held that a daughter-in-law has no right to reside in a property exclusively owned by her mother-in-law as it does not constitute a 'shared household' under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and dismissed the appeal challenging possession proceedings.
Prem Chand v. Ram Nath Deceased Through LRs
The Delhi High Court held that a Hindu female's life estate granted by Will converts into full ownership under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, entitling her legal heirs to inherit the property, overruling earlier restrictive precedent.
Pacific India Trade Concern v. Commissioner of Customs (Prev)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against confiscation and penalty for failure to affix MRP stickers on imported packaged goods, holding that such non-compliance attracts confiscation under the Customs Act despite payment of duty.
Lt.COL.B.M.KHOSLA v. COL.S.K.KHOSLA (RETD.) & ORS
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal challenging the partition decree and sale of properties, affirming the finality of the decree and rejecting claims of HUF ownership and invalid wills.
Ashok Sehgal & Anr v. Subhash Chandra Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of tenants on the landlord's bona fide requirement for personal use of a commercial shop, emphasizing limited revisional jurisdiction and the need for tenants to raise prima facie triable issues to defend eviction.