Delhi High Court
36,666 judgments
Rajesh Marwah v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of a belated application to recall the complainant for cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that such power must be exercised judiciously and not to cause undue delay.
Somdutt Singh v. NCB
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in an NDPS case holding that confessional statements of co-accused are inadmissible against others and Section 37 rigours do not apply without recoveries from the accused.
Azad Singh & Ors. v. Krishna Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed second appeals challenging the validity of a registered Will, holding that an unregistered family settlement photocopy was inadmissible and could not override the Will's ownership rights.
Vikas Sharma v. University of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the eighteen-month validity period for recruitment advertisements applies to both Teaching and Non-Teaching posts, and a candidate has no vested right if the recruitment process is not completed within this period, thereby dismissing the appellant's claim for appointment.
Fahad Rahber v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR under IPC for impersonation and cheating, holding that police discretion in invoking relevant laws during investigation must be respected and quashing at the FIR stage is an exceptional remedy.
Ravinder Kaur v. Rekha Patwa & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to place five sale deeds on record as evidence of alternate accommodation in eviction proceedings without requiring amendment of pleadings, leaving the substantive dispute to the Trial Court.
G.S. Raju v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a public servant for demanding and accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that demand and acceptance can be proved by direct or circumstantial evidence even if the shadow witness turns hostile.
Shaileh Rai v. Surender Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall the complainant witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. after a four-year delay, emphasizing the discretionary nature of such power and the need to prevent abuse of process.
Mrs. Anita Sachdeva & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration with Will annexed to the petitioners upon proof of a valid Will and no objection from the sole surviving legal heir.
RSPL Limited & Anr. v. Tata Sons Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement and passing off suit by consent, with the defendants agreeing to cease use of contested marks and modify their branding to avoid confusion.
Smt. Rubina & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR and criminal proceedings in a kidnapping and sale of a minor child case, holding that such serious offences cannot be compromised away despite parental settlement.
Akbar Ali v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at pre-trial stage on the ground of time barred debt, as enforceability is a trial issue to be decided on evidence.
UMAXE PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. AIR FORCE NAVAL HOUSING BOARD
The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards on the ground that the arbitrator was ineligible and the petitioner did not waive its right to object despite participating in the arbitration proceedings.
Daya Sagar Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitrator by one year under Sections 29A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitration proceedings.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Lcom (Tac) Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for epilepsy diagnosed during service, emphasizing the presumption of attributability and the need for cogent reasons to deny such claims.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -5 v. Jaypee Powergrid Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s ruling that interest earned on fixed deposits from project funds was a capital receipt linked to the power transmission project and not taxable as income from other sources.
Santosh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that once adverse remarks in an officer's APAR are expunged and grading upgraded, the officer is entitled to be considered by a review DPC for promotion as of the date of his batchmates' promotion, and refusal to do so is arbitrary.
Coconut Development Board v. Mohan Das
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's imposition of costs on the Petitioner for non-appearance, holding that the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 should be exercised sparingly and not to interfere with such costs.
M/S Pioneer Aqua v. M/S Top Line Build-Tech (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court transferred an initial-stage winding up petition to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013, holding that such proceedings must be adjudicated by the Tribunal unless irreversible steps have been taken.
Dheeraj Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed payment of full salary and restoration of leave to a Railway Protection Force constable denied salary due to employer’s delay in constituting a Medical Board for medical fitness assessment.