Delhi High Court
93,075 judgments
M/S BPTP LTD. & ANR. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC arising from a civil dispute over plot allotment following an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that mere breach of contract without fraudulent intention does not warrant criminal prosecution.
Maya Devi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that urbanisation notification under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 renders the Delhi Land Reform Act, 1954 and pending proceedings thereunder non est in law, setting aside impugned orders and allowing parties to seek civil remedies.
Manjri Choudhary v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the imposition of a Rs. 10 Lakh security deposit as a condition for permitting the appellant, a personal guarantor in a bank fraud case, to travel abroad, dismissing her appeal against the interlocutory order.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. D K Industries and Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from default on financial facilities secured by guarantee and mortgage, following compliance with SARFAESI Act procedures.
Arvind Kejriwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court upheld the lawful arrest and remand of Arvind Kejriwal under PMLA, rejecting challenge based on procedural and political grounds.
National Highways Authority of India v. Shri Krishna Murari Sharma and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing NHAI to reckon deputation service for seniority and promotion, invalidating a conflicting circular and affirming statutory regulations as binding.
Anil Kumar Anand v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that UTI AMC, a limited company without governmental control, is not amenable to writ jurisdiction and dismissed the appellant's service-related writ petitions accordingly.
Arun Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order dismissing the contempt petition, holding that the UPSC complied with the Tribunal's directions by provisionally including the petitioner in the IAS Select List due to a prior charge sheet, and clarified the limited scope of contempt jurisdiction.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Hemlata & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the interest rate on motor accident compensation from 9% to 7.5% per annum considering COVID-19 delays, while upholding the award against deduction for compassionate employment benefits.
Jaspal Singh Reyatt v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a property-related forgery and cheating case, holding that custodial interrogation is not justified in a primarily civil dispute based on documentary evidence and emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights under Article 21.
Asha Rani v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the closure of a suicide abetment case, holding that mere mention in a suicide note without proximate causal acts or mens rea is insufficient to proceed under Section 306 IPC.
Pr. Commissioner of I Tax (Central)-II v. M/s Trent East West LPG Bottling Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Income Tax Settlement Commission's order granting settlement and immunity to the assessee, holding that the requirement of full and true disclosure under Section 245C was satisfied despite inconsistent stands, and dismissed the writ petition challenging the settlement.
Jamia Millia Islamia v. Sh. Vikas
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Tribunal's award holding the termination of a probationer without inquiry and retrenchment benefits illegal, directing reinstatement with 50% back wages and dismissing the writ petition challenging the award.
Sanjay Verma v. State Through SHO & Anr.
The Court dismissed the writ petition seeking custody of a major wife who voluntarily chose to stay with her parents, holding that Habeas Corpus cannot be used to override her free will.
Ram Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction under Section 376 IPC and POCSO Act but reduced his life sentence to 10 years considering his age, remorse, and period already served.
Satyendra Nath Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that departmental proceedings against a retired government servant must be instituted within four years of the alleged misconduct, quashing a charge framed beyond this period while allowing other independent charges to proceed.
Ganapa Kalyan Kumar v. Indian Coast Guard & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to participate in a recruitment exam due to delay and laches, holding that relief cannot be granted after subsequent exam stages have commenced.
Life Insurance Corporation of India and Anr. v. Erina Michael
The Delhi High Court quashed the order granting promotion ignoring a penalty imposed without inquiry, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication after allowing the respondent to challenge the penalty and disciplinary proceedings.
Saksham Commodities Limited v. Income Tax Officer Ward 22(1), Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act requires incriminating material specifically linked to the assessment years sought to be reopened, and absent such material, the notices and proceedings are illegal and unsustainable.
Sanjeev Goyal v. Achal Gupta
The Delhi High Court directed the arbitrator to dispose of the interim relief application under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, maintaining the Court's interim order.