Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Harminder Singh Anand v. Harcharan Singh
The Delhi High Court granted a one-time opportunity to the petitioner to recall a prosecution witness for further cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. due to the petitioner’s medical incapacity from a gunshot injury, setting aside the trial court’s dismissal of the application.
Sushil Kumar v. The State GNCTD
The Delhi High Court held that the accused must be granted a single opportunity to cross-examine the main prosecution witness in a POCSO case despite delay, balancing fair trial rights with witness protection.
Anjaney Telefilms (P) Ltd. and Another v. Chitrashala Multi Media (P) Ltd.
The High Court set aside trial court observations disallowing confrontation and admitting email evidence without verification, directing objections on electronic evidence admissibility to be decided at trial's final stage.
ICAR v. Dr. Rajender Prashad and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT order on pension increments for mid-year retirees, holding the matter covered by the Supreme Court's April 2023 judgment.
Suresh Kumar Jagwani v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court stayed disciplinary proceedings pending the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision on the petitioner's challenge to the Inquiry Officer's appointment.
Komal Ganatra v. New Delhi Palika Parishad Samaj Kalyan Samiti & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and condoned delay, holding that concealment of an eviction notice amounted to lack of clean hands justifying dismissal of the original petition.
Commissioner of Income Tax (International Taxation)-2 v. L.G. Electronics Inc. Korea
The Delhi High Court held that no appeal lies under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act against miscellaneous application orders of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, directing the appellant to seek remedy via writ petition under Article 226.
Guneet Singh Dhingra & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that registration of an FIR during pendency of a complaint case under section 200 CrPC is permissible unless shown to be an abuse of process, and dismissed the petition seeking quashing of FIR No. 685/2021 alleging cruelty and misappropriation.
Rajeev Khatri v. Commissioner of Customs (Export)
The Delhi High Court held that penalty under Section 112(a) of the Customs Act for abetment requires knowledge of the wrongful act, and absent such knowledge, penalty cannot be imposed on a customs broker who unknowingly facilitated illegal importation.
Vikas Lakra v. The State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR under Section 379 IPC, holding that the allegations and recovery of stolen property justify investigation and trial, and quashing is not warranted at this stage.
Rani v. Rakesh
The High Court held that discharge of accused under Section 249 Cr.P.C. due to complainant's absence is a final order amenable to revision and must be exercised judicially, setting aside the discharge and restoring the complaint.
G. Malarvizhi & Ors. v. P. Sampath & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act, ruling that inquiry under Section 202 CrPC is not mandatory by examining witnesses on oath and that Delhi courts have jurisdiction as the cheque was dishonoured there.
The Statesman Limited v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition holding that the petitioner, having acquiesced to the Authority's jurisdiction and contested on merits, cannot raise a belated jurisdictional challenge regarding payment of arrears under the Working Journalists Act.
Firoz Khan and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act following a voluntary and amicable settlement between the matrimonial parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Himanshu Singhal and Ors. v. State (NCT) of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process.
Ashok Kumar Jain v. Bhajan Kaur
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging an eviction order under the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that revisional jurisdiction does not permit reappreciation of evidence and bald denials without specific pleadings are insufficient to defend eviction.
Bindu v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the requirement of seven years continuous practice immediately preceding the application date for District Judge eligibility under Article 233(2), dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to Rule 9(2) of the DHJS Rules.
Mahendra Kumar v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for probate of a Will dated 11.04.2013 due to failure of the petitioner to prove its due execution amidst suspicious circumstances and lack of medical evidence.
Chaalak Shakti & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of uniform requirements prescribed for drivers of public service vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act, rejecting challenges of vagueness and arbitrariness under constitutional provisions.
Diva Singh v. The Estate Officer
The Delhi High Court set aside an eviction order passed without hearing during the Covid-19 pandemic, emphasizing the mandatory application of natural justice in eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act.