Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Anupam Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held the Railways strictly liable to pay compensation for the death of a bonafide passenger who fell from a moving train, relying on valid ticket and eyewitness evidence.
Asian Institute of Transport Development v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside a vacant land tax demand against a lessee with incomplete construction, affirming writ jurisdiction to quash baseless revenue demands despite available statutory remedies.
Union of India v. Deva Singh and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of compensation to the dependents of a deceased passenger who fell from a running train, rejecting the Railway's claim of suicide due to lack of reliable evidence.
Om Parkash v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Om Parkash for the murder of Vandana based on credible forensic and police evidence, rejecting his alibi and challenges to the investigation.
Savitri Devi v. Sohan Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the widow's petition to release Rs. 8,00,000 from compensation funds held in Fixed Deposit Receipts following a Tribunal award.
Satish @ Sonu v. The State (Govt. of NCT) Delhi
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction under Section 394 IPC but modified the sentence to the period already served, granting release on account of mitigating factors.
R.P. Khosla & Anr. v. Company Law Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to serve notice under a caveat does not render CLB orders nullities and dismissed the review petition upholding the availability of alternate remedies under the Companies Act.
SMT. RAJINDER KAUR & ORS. .. Petitioner v. DELHI CANTONMENT BOARD ..
The Delhi High Court held that teachers discharging duties of upgraded posts are entitled to retrospective promotion and pay scales from the date of school upgradation, directing a comprehensive exercise to determine seniority and eligibility.
Anupam Sharma v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that the deceased was a bonafide passenger who died due to falling from a moving train, imposing strict liability on Railways to pay compensation.
Shri Ram Pratap Goel v. M/S Manu Enterprises & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that heirs and persons continuing a deceased sole proprietor's business are jointly liable to pay outstanding debts evidenced by post-dated cheques and business records, awarding recovery with interest to the plaintiff.
Suresh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for attempt to murder and sexual assault despite hostile witnesses, relying on victim testimony and medical evidence, but reduced the sentence under the Arms Act considering delay and personal circumstances.
J. Renugadevi & Ors. v. Respondent
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging orders for repossession of hypothecated vehicles due to multiple loan instalment defaults, holding that lenders are entitled to enforce their security despite partial payment proposals or arbitration proceedings.
Brij Mohan v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court acquitted a police officer accused of bribery due to irreconcilable witness testimonies, procedural lapses, and failure of prosecution to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Ramesh Bhateja v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Magistrate must exercise judicial discretion before ordering police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., and dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to order investigation in a commercial dispute.
Bhartiya Engineering and General Mazdoor Union v. The Management of M/S. Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's discretion to separate industrial disputes involving multiple workmen into individual cases, dismissing the petitioner's challenge to club them together.
Rohtas Kumar & Ors. v. State N.C.T. Govt. of Delhi
The criminal appeal filed by Rohtas Kumar and others was disposed of by the Delhi High Court by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related case.
Haqikat Ali v. State N.C.T. Govt. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of the criminal appeal of Haqikat Ali by referring to a detailed common judgment in a related appeal without issuing a separate detailed judgment.
Khalid v. State N.C.T. Govt. of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dacoity under Section 395/34 IPC but modified sentences to the period already served, considering mitigating factors and substantial incarceration.
Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Biro Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer remains liable for compensation despite the driver holding a license for LMV private and not LMV commercial, unless a fundamental breach contributing to the accident is proven, and reduced the compensation multiplier from 18 to 17.
Annisuddin @ Annish v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for robbery involving use of a deadly weapon (knife) based on credible eyewitness identification and recovery of stolen property, while acquitting one accused due to lack of reliable evidence.