Delhi High Court
94,045 judgments
State v. Usha Devi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal for murder of a child, set aside convictions under the Juvenile Justice Act, and directed compensation for wrongful prosecution due to lack of evidence and flawed investigation.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-6, New Delhi v. Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's order allowing the assessee's claim of deduction under Section 35 without a revised return and dismissed the revenue's appeal challenging various disallowances and depreciation classifications.
Parvesh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to allow a street vendor to vend in accordance with his certificate and to release seized goods under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Monika Singh and Anr. v. Sudha Prasad
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of an application to reject a plaint under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, holding that issues relating to title and reliefs sought under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act must be adjudicated on merits and not at the plaint rejection stage.
Sushanta Kumar Mandal v. State
The Delhi High Court held that it cannot interfere with a trial court's discretion to grant adjournments under its writ jurisdiction unless there is perversity, patent illegality, irrationality, or procedural irregularity.
Hindware Home Innovation Limited v. Havells India Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial suit by enforcing a court-mediated settlement agreement, binding the parties and refunding court fees.
Urmil Pathak v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The court remanded the matter for evidence to determine if the gift deed was conditional on care under Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act before revoking it, emphasizing the need to prove such conditions for voiding property transfers to senior citizens.
Ajay Agarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 287 and 304A IPC for death by electrocution, holding that negligence cannot be ruled out without trial especially given prior similar incidents at the petitioner's factory.
Ugo Geoffery Franklin v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged custody, imposing strict conditions including passport deposit and embassy assurance to ensure trial attendance and prevent absconding.
District Magistrate West District v. Josan Diagnostics Centre & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of a 28-day delay in filing a revision petition under the PC&PNDT Act, emphasizing a liberal, justice-oriented approach over technical dismissal.
Sher Khan v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a Section 363 IPC case after considering the prosecutrix's age via ossification test and her statement indicating consensual relations.
J.S. Gaur v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s challenge to adverse ACR gradings communicated post-DPC, affirming that a rejected representation post-communication does not invalidate the DPC’s promotion decision.
Suresh Tiwari & Anr. v. Madhu Tiwari
The Delhi High Court set aside an interim maintenance order against the father-in-law under Section 19 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act due to absence of coparcenary property in his possession.
Sumit Panwar v. State & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Sections 354/354A/354B/323/509 IPC based on an amicable settlement and imposed social service conditions on the parties.
Kashish Jain v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused after prolonged custody, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy trial under Article 21 and balancing it against the seriousness of offences involving forgery and criminal conspiracy.
Vipin Gupta & Ors. v. The State Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Aditya Sharma v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging rape on false pretext of marriage, holding that the investigation must be allowed to proceed as the allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences.
Shri Rajiv Kumar Nigam v. State
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a former bank branch manager accused of sanctioning loans on fabricated documents after investigation completion and chargesheet filing, emphasizing that pre-trial detention serves no purpose under such circumstances.
Ubah Casmir Amobi v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a foreign national accused under the NDPS Act after prolonged custody, imposing stringent conditions including passport deposit and embassy assurance to ensure trial attendance.
Krishan Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a CRPF constable for unauthorized prolonged absence without credible medical proof, emphasizing discipline as essential in armed forces service.