Delhi High Court
97,710 judgments
Haji Mohd. Altaf v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the framing of charges against the petitioner, ruling that procedural irregularities and absence of a complaint under Section 195(1)(b)(ii) Cr.P.C. do not vitiate trial proceedings where no prejudice is shown.
Shyam Lal Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging acquittals under dowry-related offences and upheld conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death, holding that the evidence did not support deliberate killing or dowry harassment.
Yad Ram & Babloo v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for murder and attempt to murder based on credible eyewitness testimony, affirming that minor contradictions and related witnesses' evidence do not vitiate prosecution, and clarified the requirement of common intention under Section 34 IPC.
Uma Khullar v. Reino Industrial Organics Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court disposed of three connected petitions upon a court-recorded settlement involving payment of Rs. 16 lakhs by the respondent, with provisions for revival and contempt in case of default.
Ranjeet Singh @ Phoolsingh and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against petitioners after the victim affirmed her voluntary marriage through a Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement and no coercion was found.
Mohd. Sahid & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a trivial neighborly dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement, affirming the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to end criminal proceedings that no longer serve justice.
U.P. State Road Transport Corporation v. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner
The Delhi High Court held that damages under Section 14-B of the Employees Provident Fund Act must be imposed through reasoned, discretionary orders within prescribed limits, and quashed mechanical, excessive penalty orders against UPSRTC.
Pawan Ramavat v. DDA
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions filed by non-parties as withdrawn, granting liberty to a proper party to file fresh petitions seeking the same reliefs.
Ramesh Chand v. Land & Building Department; Hira Singh Chauhan v. Land & Building Department
The Delhi High Court directed the Land & Building Department to verify sole entitlement and complete scrutiny of alternative plot allotment applications within fixed timelines, emphasizing procedural fairness and proper communication.
Manushi Sangathan v. Govt of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that arbitrary restrictions on cycle rickshaw licensing and operation are void and mandated the creation of segregated non-motorised vehicle lanes and comprehensive traffic management plans, including for Chandni Chowk, directing coordinated implementation by authorities under judicial supervision.
Ramesh Thakur v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and cognizance order in a gangrape case due to lack of prima facie evidence, scientific reports disproving allegations, and abuse of process, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sarat Chander v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Order dated May 24, 2013, in Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 2022/2011 involving petitioner Sarat Chander and State of NCT of Delhi, with no substantive details provided.
Manju Rani v. Shiv Property Dealer & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that urbanization of land under Section 507(a) of the DMC Act removes the applicability of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, allowing civil suits for possession of such land.
M/S KEVENTER AGRO LIMITED v. M/S KALYAN VYAPAR PVT LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a licensee evicted from licensed premises is entitled only to compensation and not restoration of possession, allowing the owner to let out the property during litigation subject to conditions protecting the licensee's interests.
Keshav Chander Thakur & Anr v. Krishan Chander & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for partition challenging a 1976 Jammu Court decree, holding that the decree is not a nullity absent prejudice to minors and that long-standing family settlements embodied in decrees should not be disturbed on technical grounds.
Rakesh Kumar Saini v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court heard multiple connected writ petitions filed against the Delhi Development Authority concerning administrative actions, with judgment reserved and pronounced in May 2013.
Geeta & Ors. v. UOI
The High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that claimants must prove prima facie that the deceased was a bona fide passenger before the burden shifts to Railways to disprove it, and mere surmises or police statements without examination are insufficient for compensation claims.
Sher Singh @ Bachhu v. State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court affirmed the appellant's conviction for robbery but modified the sentence considering the substantial period already served, ordering his release subject to fine payment.