Delhi High Court
63,783 judgments
Rihan @ Noor Mohammad v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376/506 IPC and POCSO Act in a rare case where the complainant and accused married, settled disputes, and have minor children, emphasizing the welfare of children and interest of justice.
Manish Jain v. Reserve Bank of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the classification of the petitioner’s bank accounts as fraud for failure to provide an opportunity of hearing, affirming that natural justice must be observed before such classification under RBI Master Directions.
Cairnhill CGPE Limited v. Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging an order under Section 163 of the Income Tax Act after the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal quashed the impugned order, holding that such petitions are not maintainable post-tribunal order.
Sumiran Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a transfer order, directing the petitioner to join the posting and submit a representation to be considered as per official guidelines.
Prince Nagar v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a young accused in a case involving casteist abuse and assault, emphasizing bail principles and imposing strict conditions to protect witnesses and ensure trial integrity.
Naveen Kumar Sharma v. Asst. Commissioner Food and Civil Supply and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking CBI investigation and revocation of a fair price shop license, holding that criminal remedies under CrPC must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
Jindal Steel and Power Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the e-auction results for a coal mine, holding that no credible technical glitch was proven and refusing to reopen the concluded auction process.
Suresh Mehto v. Lakhvinder Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the motor accident appeal by setting aside contributory negligence attributed to the claimant and directed enhanced compensation including future prospects for permanent disability.
Vikas Singh v. Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the medical rejection of a candidate for ITBP service, holding that the Medical Board’s findings of congenital anomalies rendering him unfit were valid and binding.
Sheena v. Chirag Nath
The Delhi High Court set aside the Family Court’s order allowing amendment of the respondent’s written statement after trial commencement for lack of due diligence, emphasizing strict compliance with Order VI Rule 17 CPC to prevent trial delays.
M/S SHIVBHOLA FILAMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER CGST & ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside GST refund rejection orders for lack of opportunity to be heard and directed reconsideration after proper reconciliation and hearing.
CITICORP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED v. SHIV-VANI OIL & GAS EXPLORATION SERVICES LTD
The Delhi High Court transferred the winding up petition of Shiv-Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services Ltd. to the NCLT, directing release of verified third-party properties post disposal of company assets and reimbursement of security expenses by secured creditors.
Lhingneihat Lhouvum v. IO, Narcotics Control Bureau & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in a commercial heroin trafficking case under the NDPS Act, holding that the prima facie material did not satisfy the stringent conditions of Section 37 for denial of bail.
Piyush Gopal Bandhopadhyay v. State (EOW)
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to a senior IFS officer accused of cheating and forgery after prolonged custody and completion of investigation, subject to conditions.
Ashok Malhotra and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a family property dispute following an amicable mediated settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
M/S ADYA INFRACON PRIVATE LIMITED v. PHOENIX ARC PVT. LTD & ANR.
Delhi High Court held that the stay order of Bombay High Court did not affect the jurisdictional transfer of recovery proceedings and directed the Recovery Officer to decide the petitioner's application expeditiously.
Bhagat Singh & Anr. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Sections 406, 420, 120B, and 34 IPC, holding that the investigation should proceed as the allegations disclose cognizable offences and quashing at this stage is premature.
Hari Ram Tiwari v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a government employee after holding that the domestic inquiry was conducted fairly and in accordance with natural justice principles.
Darshan Singh v. Chairman Cum Managing Director, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that pay fixation benefits for notional promotion are payable only from the date of actual joining, not from the date of notional promotion, and refused to direct promotion or investigation without sufficient grounds.
Vanya Jain v. Ambit Finvest Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging a demand notice under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act is premature and must await action under Section 13(4) before statutory remedies under Section 17 can be invoked.