Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Isha Chaudhary and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Dhawan Kumar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Deepak Yadav v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Deepa Chawla and Others v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420, 457, 468, 471, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Vijay @ Noti v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 308/34 IPC based on credible injured witness testimony corroborated by medical evidence, rejecting the appellant's alibi and other defence pleas.
Ambika Institute of Pharmacy v. Pharmacy Council of India
The Delhi High Court quashed the arbitrary rejection of B.Pharm course approval by PCI despite a favorable inspection report and directed grant of approval within Supreme Court-mandated timelines.
Manan Goel v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Look-Out Circular issued against a loan guarantor in absence of any criminal proceedings, holding that LOCs cannot be used as a debt recovery tool and must comply with prescribed legal safeguards.
Frill Infra Developers Private Limited v. Collector of Stamps & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners defrauded in land transactions are entitled to refund of stamp duty and registration fees despite delay beyond statutory limitation, condoning delay under Article 226 and Limitation Act principles.
M/S THEME ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT. LTD. v. NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
Delhi High Court upheld debarment and penalty on Independent Engineer for gross negligence leading to bridge collapse, affirming procedural fairness and limited scope of judicial review in technical contractual disputes.
M/S RICHA CONSTRUCTIONS CO v. M/S NBCC (INDIA) LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld restoration of arbitration objections dismissed in default due to counsel's illness, holding that delay can be condoned without formal application if sufficient cause is shown.
Nazra Khatoon v. Mohd. Zafar & Ors.
The court held that a stranger claiming title cannot be impleaded in a partition suit if their presence would alter the suit’s nature, dismissing the petitioner’s application to implead such a party.
Poorna Prajna Public School v. Sandeep Dahiya
The Delhi High Court held that transfer of an employee governed by the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 outside Delhi is illegal and quashed such transfer, affirming writ jurisdiction despite the private school status.
Neeraj Guglani v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-15 & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the rejection of condonation of delay in filing income tax return due to petitioner’s medical illness and accountant’s mistake, directing fresh consideration with a reasoned order under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act.
R B Bhasin v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that where DDA delays allotment due to its own fault, the flat price payable is that prevailing on the writ petition filing date, and interest cannot be charged for the delay.
Pawan @ Puran Chand & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a non-compoundable matrimonial offence FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS to prevent abuse of process.
SI Vikram, PS Timarpur v. Daya Shankar
The High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rash driving case due to material contradictions in eyewitness testimony and the principle of double presumption of innocence in appeals against acquittal.
S S Bankers Association and Anr v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court clarified the correct application of Regulation 26 of the Bank Employees Pension Regulations, 1995, directing the Bank of India to add specified additional qualifying service for pension computation and pay arrears to eligible retired employees.
Vikas Kumar v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant in a POCSO case due to hostile witnesses, discrepancies in forensic evidence chain of custody, and contradictions undermining the prosecution's case.
Dr. Paramjit Singh Nagi v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw his writ petition challenging a transfer order after the transfer was reversed and posting order cancelled, leaving open the option to revive the petition if aggrieved again.
Baba Bamdev Ram v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and criminal intimidation charges due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative medical evidence, granting him the benefit of doubt.