Delhi High Court
93,563 judgments
Parbhati Devi & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for dowry cruelty under Section 498A IPC but acquitted the accused of murder under Section 302 IPC due to insufficient evidence, modifying sentences to time served.
Sukumar Chand Jain v. Attam Vallabh Cooperative Group Housing
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed contractual payments must be paid from the due date at the contractual or statutory rate, allowing the appellant's appeal to extend the interest period accordingly.
National Building Construction Corporation v. M/s Sharma Enterprises
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award except for the interest component, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited and the contract barred pendente lite interest.
Ajay Kumar Bhagat and Ors. v. B.L. Sherwal and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a civil contempt petition for non-compliance of an interim order due to delay beyond the one-year limitation period under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Ari Singh (Deceased) Thr. LRs v. UOI
The Delhi High Court dismissed a restoration application filed after a 25-year delay due to insufficient grounds for condonation of delay and upheld the dismissal of the original appeal for default.
Rajveer Sharma v. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are maintainable against the NTPC Pension Trust as it performs a public function, entitling retired employees to mandamus for pensionary benefits under the Scheme.
Bhai Sarabjit Singh @ Dr Sabi Sabharwal v. Smt. Indu Sabharwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a fresh suit challenging a decree based on a compromise settlement is barred under Order XXIII CPC and mere silence does not constitute fraud to invalidate the settlement.
Vipin Kumar and Anr v. Union Public Service Commission and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld UPSC's recruitment process, ruling that introducing a screening test with 50% interview weightage before commencement was lawful and not arbitrary.
Vishav Priya Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Summary Court Martial and punishment awarded for disobedience, rejecting the petitioner's challenge to jurisdiction and procedural irregularities.
ITI Ltd. v. Bharat Photo Circuits Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's suit for recovery of advance payment for allegedly defective goods due to insufficient pleadings and lack of quantifiable evidence, and upheld the non-enforceability of bank guarantees not invoked within validity.
Gunvir Singh Saini v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of visa fraud and forgery, as custodial interrogation was necessary to investigate the criminal conspiracy and recover incriminating evidence.
Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors. v. Inder Jit Dua
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting Selection Grade under the Career Advancement Scheme to a regularised Lecturer without requiring a Master's degree, affirming that CAS benefits extend to pre-1996 recruits appointed by upgradation.
SEP.L/NK.JANG SINGH v. UOI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of an army personnel for murder by Court Martial, ruling that procedural lapses in pre-trial stages do not vitiate a fair trial and that complete circumstantial evidence suffices for conviction.
Rajinder Parshad Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will in favor of the adopted son and sole beneficiary after objections were withdrawn through a settlement, exempting him from furnishing an administration bond.
Rajiv Raizada v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that employees who failed to opt for continuation under CPF by the statutory cut-off date are deemed to have switched to the Pension Scheme and are entitled to pension benefits despite administrative lapses and delay in implementation.
Sabu Trade Pvt Ltd v. Raj Kumar Sabu
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of RKS/STC restraining defendants from using the SACHAMOTI trademark, upholding the prima facie validity of registered trademark rights pending trial.
S.K. Tripathi v. Secretary Agricultural Produce Market Committee & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking regularization of a daily wager terminated for bribery, holding that termination without formal inquiry was valid where natural justice was complied with and Supreme Court directions did not bar termination for misconduct.
Shri Anil Kumar Gupta (Deceased) through LRs v. Smt. Nisha Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, upholding the Rent Control Tribunal's eviction order on unlawful subletting, affirming limited supervisory jurisdiction and evidentiary standards in tenancy disputes under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Nanak Chand v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a muster roll worker, holding that voluntary abandonment of service precludes reinstatement and that compensation in lieu thereof is appropriate absent evidence of unfair labour practice.
Vijay Rajan P. v. UOI
Confirmation of Summary Security Force Court proceedings by the same officer who presided over the trial violates natural justice and warrants quashing of dismissal and reinstatement of BSF personnel.