Delhi High Court
64,371 judgments
Manish Kumar v. State and Ors.
The High Court held that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. cannot be used as a substitute for a barred second revision petition and upheld the Magistrate's discretion in refusing to direct police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. absent miscarriage of justice.
Suraj Bhan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery and fraud in property documents, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and cannot be decided at the quashing stage.
Rashmi Soni v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings against a petitioner for alleged COVID-19 quarantine violations, holding that retrospective application of quarantine guidelines is impermissible and no offence was made out.
Vikas @ Pilka v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that serious allegations and corroborated eyewitness evidence preclude bail at this stage.
Anil Kumar Jaggi v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that change of counsel is not a valid ground to recall a witness for further cross-examination once the right has been closed after multiple opportunities, dismissing the petition challenging such closure under Section 311 Cr.P.C.
Rahul Kurariya v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court set aside a medical board's unfitness declaration due to non-compliance with mandatory examination guidelines and directed a fresh examination.
Satinder Pal Singh v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the petitioner’s blacklisting and deportation for lack of due process, restoring his OCI status and right to enter India.
HQ Project Varsha Ministry of Defence Navy Union of India v. Navayuga Van Oord JV
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral tribunal's interim order making contract termination and consequential actions subject to final arbitration outcome, dismissing the petition seeking to limit relief to damages only.
Mamchand v. Narender Kumar @ Neeraj and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions alleging fabrication of documents and allowed the writ petition challenging eviction under the Senior Citizens Act due to lack of proof of marriage and maintenance obligation.
Major Shivali Srivastava v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s plea to defer her transfer posting to Srinagar until July 1, 2024, considering her children’s education and family hardship, directing her to join thereafter as per her undertaking.
Manoj Kumar v. The Commissioner of MCD & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging commercial use of residential properties in Gautam Nagar, holding that such use is permissible under the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 subject to compliance and directed MCD to act against remaining violations.
Aman @ Kardam v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, holding that the grave allegations and corroborated eyewitness testimony warranted denial of bail at this stage.
Mukesh Kumar v. Mohd. Jamal and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition challenging the exclusion of the Custodian of Enemy Property as a party in eviction proceedings, holding that absolute ownership is not required to be proved and the Custodian is not a necessary party under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Anjuri Kumari v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Magistrate's discretion to order police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C must be exercised judiciously and the High Court will not interfere under Section 482 Cr.P.C after dismissal of revision petition unless there is miscarriage of justice or abuse of process.
Rajinder Khurana v. Imperia Wishfield Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court directed the State Consumer Commission to expedite disposal of a pending consumer complaint by granting a final opportunity to the respondent to file evidence and fixing a date for final hearing.
M/S M.S. Contractor v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitration appointment procedure restricting party choice to a limited panel and allowing one party to appoint two-thirds of arbitrators violates principles of impartiality and party autonomy, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator.
Shri Ramesh Kumar Challya v. Smt. Laxmi
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's appeal holding that the tenancy was not protected under the Rent Control Act, the rent was Rs. 6500 per month as proved by a signed document and expert evidence, and the suit for possession and arrears was maintainable and deserved to be decreed.
Bhanu Mohan Kaila v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an assessee cannot be held liable for tax deducted at source but not deposited by the employer, and barred recovery proceedings against the petitioner under Section 205 of the Income Tax Act.
Vijay Kumar Agarwal v. State (Government of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside a mechanically issued non-bailable warrant against the petitioner, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of discretion balancing personal liberty and public interest.
Gulshan @ Aman v. State of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused involved in armed robbery with criminal antecedents, as the serious nature of allegations and pending trial stage did not warrant bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C.