Delhi High Court
98,981 judgments
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.
Manjeet Kaur & Ors v. Daya Singh Alias Suphwas Srichawla & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that pre-emptive rights under Section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act do not survive once registered sale deeds have been executed in respect of heirs' shares, dismissing the Plaintiffs' suit for declaration of such rights.
Ex. Asst. Sub Inspector Kehar Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the dismissal of a police officer for unauthorized absence as disproportionate, granted pension benefits, and declined reinstatement due to superannuation.
Maharishi Solar Tech Pvt. Ltd. v. ICICI Bank Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a company cannot be held liable for ESIC dues of a separate entity without evidence of unity and that civil court jurisdiction is not barred where the plaintiff is not the principal employer under the ESI Act.
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.
Union Public Service Commission v. Mukesh Kumar Rohilla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court remitted a selection dispute to the Central Administrative Tribunal for reconsideration in light of a prior circular fixing interview cut-off marks, emphasizing procedural fairness and expeditious disposal.