Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
CIT v. Sadhna Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that additions under section 69B cannot be based solely on the DVO’s valuation report without independent evidence of extra consideration, dismissing the Revenue’s appeal.
Ravinder Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Ravinder Kumar for kidnapping and raping a minor girl below 16 years, ruling that her consent was immaterial, but reduced his sentence from seven to five years' imprisonment.
Ram Gopal v. State (NCT, Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of Ram Gopal under Sections 397/34 IPC due to inconsistent prosecution evidence and procedural defects in investigation, granting him benefit of doubt.
Ravendra Garg v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the retirement age policy for Board level appointments on grounds of estoppel and infructuousness after the petitioner participated in a subsequent selection process accepting the age limit.
Jagjit Singh v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a bank officer for sanctioning loans without security, ruling that non-payment or restricted withdrawal of subsistence allowance does not vitiate departmental enquiry absent shown prejudice, and acquittal in criminal case does not automatically discharge departmental charges.
Arun Kumar Singh v. State of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against an ex parte arbitral award, holding that the appellant was duly served and failed to prove forgery or violation of natural justice.
M.F. Khan v. B.H.E.L & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a fabricated promotion order lacking procedural compliance is invalid and its cancellation lawful, rejecting the petitioner’s claim to the supervisory post.
NAGALAND INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS & SUPPLY CORPORATION LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER
The Delhi High Court held that delay in re-filing objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 beyond the prescribed period cannot be condoned, resulting in dismissal of the petition as time-barred.
Madan Singh & Anr. v. Vee Pee International Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 138 NI Act complaint against petitioners wrongly prosecuted as partners of a proprietorship firm, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC permits quashing when unimpeachable evidence disproves allegations.
Yogender Pratap Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against acquittal in a poisoning case due to contradictions and suspicious conduct in the prosecution's evidence, affirming that benefit of doubt must be given where the case is not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Saket Aggarwal v. Directorate of Revenue
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 174 and 175 IPC for non-compliance of summons issued by an officer not duly empowered at the time, holding retrospective empowerment cannot create offences violating Article 20 of the Constitution.
Om Prakash Khanna v. Ved Prakash Sharma & Anr.
The court upheld the trial court’s order refusing to delete the petitioner’s name from the suit array, holding that a party who assumes responsibility by affidavit is a proper party to the suit.
Major General Shyam Shrivastava v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the army’s interim administrative actions attaching the petitioner pending inquiry, directing final decision on the Show Cause Notice within a stipulated time, and refused to quash the impugned orders.
M/S. ASTER TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. & ANR v. M/S. SAURABH BUILDCON PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by modifying the decree based on the parties' binding agreement for handing over possession and payment of mesne profits.
Prawin Prakahar & Anr. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed kidnapping charges against a man accused of taking away a girl on the verge of majority who voluntarily accompanied and married him, holding that no offence under Section 363 IPC was made out.
Chander Bhan v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for attempted rape but modified the sentence to the period already served, considering mitigating factors and voluntary compensation.
Umesh Barthwal v. GNCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court held that out of turn promotions under Rule 19 of Delhi Police Rules must be granted within the 5% vacancy quota in the year of promotion, allowing retrospective notional promotions with seniority and pay benefits to officers entitled for gallantry-based promotions.
Umesh Barthwal v. GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that police officers entitled to out of turn promotions under Rule 19 must be granted retrospective promotions from the date vacancies accrued, with seniority and notional pay benefits, overruling the Tribunal's denial of such relief.
Umesh Barthwal v. GNCT of Delhi and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that police officers entitled to out of turn promotions under Rule 19 must be granted retrospective promotions with seniority and notional pay benefits from the date vacancies first accrued.
Umesh Barthwal v. GNCT of Delhi and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that police officers entitled to out of turn promotions for gallantry must receive retrospective promotions with seniority and notional pay benefits from the date vacancies accrued, interpreting Rule 19 of Delhi Police Rules pragmatically to effectuate beneficial rights.