Delhi High Court
93,877 judgments
Rakesh Kumar & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld preventive notices under Sections 107/111 Cr.P.C. in a property dispute, dismissing the petition challenging them and directing police protection for the petitioners.
MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Ltd. v. Ombudsman, Reserve Bank of India
The Delhi High Court held that the RBI Ombudsman must adhere to natural justice by passing reasoned orders and set aside unreasoned rejection orders, remitting the matter for fresh consideration.
Parshu Ram v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for extortion but reduced the sentence to the period already served, exercising discretion due to the petitioner’s age, conduct, and family circumstances.
Master Harsh v. The Commissioner of Delhi Police and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that existing legal provisions adequately address delays in filing chargesheets and victim compensation, dismissing the petition seeking mandamus and compensation for delayed chargesheet in a child injury case.
Abdur Rahman v. Sports Management Board & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief allowing a national squash player to use the SB Stadium facilities despite disputed outstanding dues, emphasizing the need for fair procedure before debarment.
Alia Rajput v. Director of Education and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for pay parity to a Medical Officer in a private unaided minority school, holding that in absence of statutory recruitment rules and prescribed qualifications, employment terms are contractual and no legal right to pay parity arises.
Samvit Dhar v. Rhythma Kaul
The Delhi High Court disposed of the maintenance appeal by recording a mutual settlement between spouses resolving all matrimonial disputes and pending litigation.
Yashpal v. Mukesh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Magistrate's order directing police inquiry into the petitioner's alleged cohabitation with another woman and children under the DV Act, dismissing the petition challenging such procedural directions.
S v. The State and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that polygraph test results are inadmissible and cannot be relied upon at the charge framing stage, set aside the Trial Court's order discharging accused based on such tests, and disapproved court-ordered polygraph tests at bail stage.
South Delhi Motorcycles & Anr. v. IDFC First Bank Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning orders in cheque dishonour complaints under Section 138 NI Act, holding that disputed factual defenses cannot be adjudicated at the quashing stage and that amalgamation transfers all liabilities to the successor bank.
Amit Sharma v. State
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a large-scale online financial cheating case due to the gravity of the offence, the accused's role as beneficiary, and non-cooperation with investigation.
M/S Raghav Aditya Chits Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. M/S Maya Toys
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking forensic examination of disputed cheques, holding that mere denial of signatures without specific evidence of forgery is insufficient to rebut the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Rajesh Kapoor v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside a demand notice and assessment order passed without considering the assessee's reply, directing a fresh assessment with a personal hearing.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - 15 v. Madhu Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeal, holding that reassessment proceedings under Section 148 are invalid if the notice is not served at the correct address known to the Assessing Officer.
Yashpal Sharma v. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a privatized company with majority private shareholding is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226, dismissing the petition challenging disciplinary proceedings.
Rajiv Mehra & Anr v. Ravi Bhushan
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's revision petition and set aside the dismissal of eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, holding that bona fide requirement is presumed and the tenant failed to prove availability of suitable alternative accommodation.
Master Aditya Vikram Kansagra & Anr. v. Mr. Perry Kansagara
The Delhi High Court held that maintenance claims under Sections 18 and 20 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act before Family Courts attract fixed court fee, not ad valorem court fee, ensuring non-discriminatory and accessible justice.
Ravi Bhushan v. Rajiv Mehra & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition challenging the Rent Control Tribunal's partial allowance of the landlord's eviction appeal as infructuous due to a subsequent eviction order.
ACG Aircraft Leasing Ireland Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that lessors of leased aircraft are entitled to access aircraft documents and records for meaningful inspection and maintenance, rejecting merger doctrine objections and granting interim directions to protect aircraft value.
Ariz Khan v. State of Delhi
Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of Ariz Khan for murder in the Batla House encounter, relying on credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by ballistic, electronic, and medical evidence.