Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
Jai Bhagwan v. State
The Delhi High Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC based on post-mortem evidence and lack of murderous intention.
Sudhir Udar v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a 13-year delay in applying for allotment of an alternate plot post land acquisition is inordinate and unjustified, thus disentitling the appellant from relief under the scheme.
Ms. Rekha Palli, Senior Advocate with Mrs. Punam Singh, Ms. Ankita Patnaik, Ms. Shruti Munjal, Ms. Garima Sachdeva and Mr.S.A. Akhtar, Advocates. v. UOI & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court held that candidates selected before the New Pension Scheme's commencement but appointed late due to administrative delays are entitled to benefits under the Old Pension Scheme.
Phool Chand v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Phool Chand for murder and theft based on circumstantial evidence, recent possession of stolen property, and false explanations under Section 313 Cr.P.C.
UBV Infrastructures Limited v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award terminating the contract due to forged Bank Guarantees, validating the respondent’s recovery claims and rejecting the petitioner’s counterclaims for return of machinery and compensation.
Pramod Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a CRPF personnel posted in LWE areas had a legitimate expectation to retain his family quarter beyond five years and quashed the demand for market rent for the disputed period.
L/Naik Naveen Kumar v. UOI
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reverting Indian Army personnel from the Parachute Regiment to their Parent Regiments based on voluntary applications and conviction under the Army Act.
L/Naik Naveen Kumar v. UOI
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful reversion of petitioners from the Parachute Regiment to their Parent Infantry Regiments under the Army's policy, dismissing claims of coercion and absence of Parent Regiments.
L/Naik Naveen Kumar v. UOI
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of reverting Indian Army personnel from the Parachute Regiment to their Parent Regiments under the 2002 policy, dismissing claims of coercion and entitlement to continued service in the Para Regiment.
M/S Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. M/S SJVN Limited
Execution petition filed after 12 years seeking enforcement of a Dispute Review Board recommendation is barred by limitation and not maintainable under Order XXI CPC.
Rajbir Singh v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 33(2)(b) ID Act, the Industrial Tribunal's approval of dismissal requires only summary scrutiny of domestic inquiry and prima facie case, and non-informing of Defence Assistant right does not vitiate inquiry absent a request.
Sanjiv Kumar v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a CISF constable for theft based on circumstantial evidence and procedural fairness in the departmental inquiry despite absence of direct eyewitness or certain documents.
Mahender Singh v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal against a Single Judge's order in a probate appeal, holding that Section 100A CPC bars further appeals beyond the Single Judge in appeals arising under special enactments like the Indian Succession Act.
F.S. Chauhan v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of an NTPC employee after a disciplinary enquiry, holding that procedural irregularities and allegations of bias did not vitiate the enquiry where the petitioner was given a fair opportunity and charges were supported by evidence.
Kripa Narain Shahi v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of petitioners' claim for retrospective regularization on the Regular Muster Roll, affirming that regularization is governed by prescribed eligibility criteria and cannot be antedated without lawful basis.
Lalita Yadav v. Mam Raj Yadav
The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of matrimonial petitions from Tis Hazari to Dwarka Courts for the petitioner's convenience, directing expeditious disposal within eight months.
Asha Johri v. Neerja Rajput & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that terrace rights above a barsati floor pass with the sale of that floor unless expressly reserved, declaring the appellant as lawful owner and invalidating a conflicting will.
S.P. Thapliyal v. Secretary General & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Assured Career Progression Scheme, an employee is entitled to the second financial upgradation after 24 years of service irrespective of prior promotions, and directed grant of such benefit to the appellant.
ACME Manufacturing Company Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award ordering refund of advance payment for defective and uncommissioned Hot Mix Plants, affirming limited judicial interference in technical findings under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 12(1), and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond four years is invalid without failure to disclose material facts, and a mere change of opinion does not justify reopening.