Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
Rani Singh v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a police officer absconding after criminal charges, ruling that family pension is not payable despite presumed death after seven years, as dismissal without enquiry was valid and pension rights forfeited.
KTM-AG v. Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the trademark dispute petition as settled and directed cancellation of the "DUKE" trademark registration in accordance with the parties' Settlement Agreement.
Romi Sharma v. Secretary Labour
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that res judicata bars fresh writ petitions on disciplinary dismissal under the Industrial Disputes Act and that the Government's refusal to grant prosecution sanction was lawful and not arbitrary.
Mr. Chatanya Siddhartha, Advocate. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings do not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act once possession is taken and compensation paid, dismissing stale claims of continued possession by landowners.
Manoj Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for murder of an accused who fired indiscriminately into a crowd, holding that such act amounts to murder under clause fourthly of Section 300 IPC despite absence of premeditation or specific intent to kill.
Babloo & Pappu v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court reduced the appellant’s conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, maintaining other convictions and adjusting the sentence to time already served.
Omkar Singh v. Union of India; Braham Prakash Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside compulsory retirement penalties imposed on force personnel for failing to intervene in a sudden assault, holding that disciplinary authorities must consider all relevant circumstances including natural human reactions before imposing punishment.
Omkar Singh v. Union of India; Braham Prakash Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside compulsory retirement penalties imposed on force personnel for failing to intervene in a sudden assault, holding that absence of reasonable opportunity to react negates misconduct.
Ram Kawar HUF v. M/S SMC GLOBAL SECURITIES LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's refusal to summon irrelevant documents under Section 91 Cr.P.C. in a Section 138 NI Act complaint, emphasizing that such power cannot be used for fishing expeditions or to delay trial.
Ashok Kumar v. Mona
The Delhi High Court dismissed the divorce petition for cruelty and mental unsoundness due to the appellant's failure to prove specific incidents or produce medical evidence establishing incurable mental disorder.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Ajay Bhatia
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging execution orders on grounds of inaccurate site plan, holding that the decree's finality bars re-agitation of property identity issues in execution proceedings.
Blue Coast Hotels Limited v. Kamal Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an interlocutory order restraining disbursement of funds, holding such pro-tem protective orders under Section 151 CPC are not appealable.
Rajeev Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld disciplinary action against a CISF Sub-Inspector for dereliction of duty in airport baggage screening, giving primacy to contemporaneous official records over conflicting computer logs.
Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) v. M/S Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision allowing a charitable trust to claim exemption on deemed income arising from temporary donations to other charitable trusts under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Satya Pal Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of a husband for murdering his wife, emphasizing the burden on the accused under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act to explain the homicidal death when presence at the crime scene is proved.
M/S RAMA TENT HOUSE v. Sh. Inderjeet and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld Labour Court awards granting compensation to workmen retrenched by Rama Tent House, affirming the employer-employee relationship and continuous service under the Industrial Disputes Act.
Meera Goyal v. Priti Saraf
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding ₹38 crores to the buyer, holding that the seller's failure to fulfill contractual conditions novated payment obligations and that the arbitration proceedings and award were valid and not liable to be set aside.
Ramesh KC v. Union of India; Ex. NK. Jyoti Kanta Mahapatra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the administrative dismissal of army personnel involved in espionage, affirming that administrative action under the Army Act can be validly taken independent of General Court Martial proceedings.
Ramesh KC v. Union of India; Ex. NK. Jyoti Kanta Mahapatra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of army personnel for espionage, affirming that administrative action independent of Court Martial proceedings is valid when the competent authority applies its mind and due process is followed.
Ravinder Rana v. State through CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ravinder Rana for the murder and attempted murder of fellow constables based on credible eyewitness and scientific evidence, dismissing his appeal.