Delhi High Court
93,453 judgments
S. Madegowda v. Shri Ram Das Sandhe & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award nullifying a cooperative society election for violating natural justice by not hearing the elected candidates before passing the award.
Ravi Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of cruelty under Section 498A IPC, holding that mere extramarital affair allegations without corroborative evidence do not constitute cruelty sufficient for conviction.
U.P. State Road Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Sanjay Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed UPSRTC's appeal, upheld the tribunal's finding of sole negligence by the bus driver, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 18.24 lakhs for the claimant's permanent disability and loss of earning capacity.
Naeem v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed reduction of surety from two to one in NDPS bail, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 440 CrPC to modify bail conditions considering the accused's financial hardship and fundamental rights.
S v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking to recall the complainant as a witness, holding that repeated adjournments and non-appearance amounted to abuse of process and justified closure of evidence to protect the accused’s right to a speedy trial.
Ram Kishor Arora v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that filing a complaint within the statutory period extinguishes the accused's right to default bail, even if further investigation and some documents like FSL reports are pending.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd. v. Dharam Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer cannot avoid liability for compensation due to an invalid fitness certificate unless expressly provided in the policy, and the registered owner remains liable unless ownership transfer is duly intimated to the RTO.
Jharna v. Delhi High Court Through Registrar General
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the DJS Preliminary Examination answer key, holding that Section 91 Cr.P.C. does not confer an absolute right on the accused to seek document production at the charge framing stage and that the answer key was not demonstrably incorrect.
Laishram Ranjit Singh Meitei v. NIA
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the appellant's appeal to reduce in-default imprisonment terms while upholding substantive sentences after accepting his voluntary plea of guilt under IPC and UAPA charges.
A.S. v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court reduced the life sentence under pre-amendment Section 6 of the POCSO Act to the period already undergone by the appellant, considering mitigating factors and his good conduct.
Amandeep Singh and Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Hemant Kumar and Ors. v. Govt of India Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appropriate government's discretion under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act to refuse reference of a dispute involving alleged sham contract labour, holding that adjudication of such disputes lies exclusively with the Industrial Tribunal.
Kapil & Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and their resumption of cohabitation, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Raja Ram v. Delhi Police
The Delhi High Court directed the police to produce the missing minor daughter, recorded her voluntary statement, and handed her over to her parents after ensuring her welfare and consent.
Shasi Kant v. Union of India; Nand Lal Dahariya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to reconsider the petitioners' eligibility for the post of Principal by disposing of their representations with a speaking order after hearing them, without adjudicating on the merits.
Kalyan Toll Infrastructure Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an arbitrator from a restricted panel of retired government officers violates principles of impartiality, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
INSP/GD Jitender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
Exoneration in disciplinary proceedings does not entitle refund of amounts recovered under separate financial loss proceedings in service matters.
MAX HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for re-adjudication after providing a fair hearing.
Shri Krishna Industries v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.
Zebronics India Pvt Ltd v. Pushpender Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging dismissal of an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC is not maintainable when an appeal under Order XLIII Rule 1(d) CPC is available, and dismissed the petition accordingly.