Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
State v. Ruben & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a double murder case, holding that recoveries under Section 27 Evidence Act must distinctly relate to facts discovered and that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
M/S. SHUBHRA CHIT FUND (P) LTD v. VINOD KUMAR ANAND AND ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld arbitration awards against guarantors, ruling that valid arbitration clauses bind parties and objections cannot be raised for the first time after ex parte proceedings.
Hameed Khan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under Sections 304 Part I and 308 IPC based on credible eyewitness testimony, lawful recovery of weapons, and medical evidence, while modifying sentences.
Directorate of Enforcement v. A.K. Mittal
The Delhi High Court upheld penalties against a company and its directors for misusing foreign exchange by importing goods different from those declared, affirming the presumption under Section 8(4) of FERA and the liability of company officers under Section 68.
Anand Kumar v. Commissioner of Income Tax-VIII, New Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal under Section 260A, upholding the ITAT's remand of the interest income classification issue to the Assessing Officer for reconsideration in light of relevant precedents.
Omveer Singh v. State
The High Court quashed the criminal complaint against police officials for lack of mandatory prior sanction under Section 197 Cr.P.C. and Section 140 Delhi Police Act, emphasizing protection of public servants acting in official capacity.
Vikas Bhutani v. Kedar Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a road accident victim by including loss of income during treatment, future prospects, and loss of education, applying established principles on disability and compensation.
Daya Nand v. Sh. Romal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award relying on circumstantial evidence and police investigation despite absence of eyewitnesses and death of the accused driver.
Vikram @ Ganja v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's sentence by setting aside the conviction under Section 397 IPC due to lack of evidence of use of a deadly weapon, reducing imprisonment from seven to four years under Section 395 IPC.
Satish Sharma v. Vrinda Realtors Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the Company Law Board has the power to suo moto vacate interim orders under the Companies Act, 1956, and may consider related criminal proceedings while adjudicating company disputes.
Santra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that death caused by a person laying on railway tracks is suicide, not an untoward incident, and thus no compensation is payable under the Railway Claims Tribunal Act.
INDIABULLS SECURITIES LTD. v. SUNIL KUMAR HARGUNANI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for adducing evidence on the quantum of loss before awarding compensation in arbitration.
Kamal Malhotra and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The High Court allowed the appeal permitting the natural guardian to file a valuation report and directed the Guardianship Court to pass appropriate orders for sale of minor’s undivided share in property with other heirs’ no objection.
Naresh Kumar v. The Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an employee for prolonged unauthorized absence, holding that such misconduct justifies removal after a fair enquiry and that courts will not interfere absent manifest illegality.
Sangeeta v. Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 630 of the Companies Act against the petitioner for wrongful withholding of company property, affirming the transferee company's locus standi under a sanctioned scheme of arrangement.
Karan Singh v. Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of an ex-employee under Section 630 of the Companies Act for wrongful withholding of company property, affirming the transferee company's locus standi under a sanctioned scheme of arrangement.
Prem Kumari v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will appointing the petitioner as sole executrix, rejecting objections regarding administration rights and property valuation.
Soni Devi & Ors. v. Union of India
The High Court allowed the appeal and awarded compensation to the dependants of a deceased passenger who died due to falling from a train, affirming the Railways' strict liability under the Railways Act.
Sundaram Finance Limited v. Rakesh Kumar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award by ruling that service of arbitration notice is valid despite incomplete address on AD cards, dismissing objections and setting aside the trial court's order.
ROCHE PRODUCTS (INDIA) PVT LTD & ORS v. DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA AND ORS
The Delhi High Court granted a limited interim injunction restraining defendants from using plaintiffs' trademarks and unapproved package inserts pending further hearing, emphasizing the need for Drug Authority approval before marketing.