Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Satish Kumar v. M/S. Gandhi Smarak Nidhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a private employer is not 'State' under Article 12 and contracts of personal service cannot be enforced, limiting the remedy for wrongful termination to damages.
Fatima Haron Sharma v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a natural guardian's appeal permitting sale of a minor's property share under Section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, subject to safeguards protecting the minor's interests.
Union of India v. Triveni
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for a bona fide passenger who died from injuries sustained due to an untoward incident inside a train, emphasizing a purposive interpretation of the Railways Act and dismissing the Railway's frivolous appeal.
Gaurav Kapoor & Ors. v. Union of India
The High Court held that a passenger holding a valid ticket remains bonafide despite accidental travel in the opposite direction within the city, and the Railways are strictly liable to pay compensation for death caused by an untoward incident under Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989.
Bhuwan Chand v. NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court altered the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 308 IPC, reducing the sentence based on credible ocular evidence despite minor discrepancies in medical reports.
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. v. Commissioner of Value Added Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the VAT Commissioner must issue prior notice and grant reasonable opportunity before directing a special audit under Section 58A of the DVAT Act, quashing orders issued without such procedure.
Food Corporation of India Workers Union v. Food Corporation of India (Handling) Workers Union
The Delhi High Court held that disputes over trade union registration and name are exclusively governed by the Trade Unions Act, 1926, barring civil court suits and requiring aggrieved parties to seek remedy before the Registrar.
Dharmender Singh v. Dildar Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the dismissal of an application for enhancement of compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, holding that no successive application is maintainable after a final award and that such dismissal is not appealable under Section 30.
Hari Singh Yadav v. State
The High Court acquitted a police officer accused of bribery due to lack of conclusive evidence of demand and acceptance despite recovery of tainted money, emphasizing the necessity of proving both elements beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S BALAJI SALES CORPORATION & ORS. v. HIM ALLOYS & STEELS PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.
Delhi courts have territorial jurisdiction to try offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act where the cheque is presented and dishonoured, and the question of issuance as security is a triable issue.
Prem Chand v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions of police constables for corruption, affirming the validity of investigation, admissibility of scientific evidence, and application of presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act despite minor procedural discrepancies.
SBI Staff Residents Welfare Society v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition withdrawn without permission bars a fresh petition on the same cause of action unless a new cause of action arises or different petitioners file it, thus allowing maintainability of the present petition.
Perfetti Van Melle P.A & Anr v. Anil Bajaj & Ors
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction to Perfetti Van Melle against defendants for infringing the registered 'STOP NOT' trademark and trade dress by using substantially identical packaging.
Sanwar @ Razzak v. State
Conviction under Sections 395/398 IPC cannot be sustained without proof of theft or carrying away of property, leading to acquittal of appellant despite injuries caused during attempted house-breaking.
Shri Kasturi Lal Mehra v. M/S Narshi Pharmaceutical & Surgical (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that an Agreement to Sell does not affect a landlord's right to possession after lease expiry and allowed decree for possession on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC.
Krishan Ram v. State of the NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for murdering his wife based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence including his own disclosure to police, last seen evidence, motive, and failure to provide a plausible explanation.
Mahesh Sunny Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner, Service Tax Commissionerate, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that parking services at airports are not taxable under service tax law for the relevant period and set aside the tax demand and penalties imposed on the appellant.
Mahesh Sunny Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner, Service Tax Commissionerate, New Delhi
Delhi High Court held that car parking services at airports are not taxable under the Finance Act, 1994, and set aside service tax demand and penalties imposed on the appellant.
Pradyot K. Misra v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax Circle 40(1)
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act against a retired IRS officer after finding the reopening based on factually incorrect allegations and held that such proceedings must be dropped when no basis exists.
Mohinder Pal v. Lt. Governor and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pay protection under Fundamental Rule 22 applies only prospectively from 1989 and dismissed the petitioner's claim for retrospective pay fixation for recruitment in 1986.