Delhi High Court
103,150 judgments
Girish Sagar & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.)
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce.
Aniket Choudhary & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323/325/341/506/34 IPC based on a compromise between parties and absence of public interest, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Manhar Sabharwal v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed three FIRs arising from private family disputes based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S Bhagwan Corporation v. Commissioner of Customs ICD Patparganj
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging absolute confiscation and penalty under the Customs Act, holding that denial of redemption was lawful for prohibited goods and that delay in statutory appeal barred writ relief.
Chopra Land Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Late Jatinder Nath
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging an arbitral award on limitation, completion, and construction cost claims, affirming the award except for personal liability on one appellant.
Harshvardhan Goel v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Additional Sessions Judge's order directing FIR registration for alleged cheating and forgery in a partnership firm dispute, emphasizing the necessity of police investigation when prima facie material exists and evidence is not fully in complainant's possession.
Gangadharan C v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation complaint, holding that absence of publication of defamatory words to the public negates the offence under Section 500 IPC.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Amit Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused due to infirmities in recovery and identification, extending benefit of doubt under Sections 394, 397, 411 IPC.
Mirza Ibrahim Baig v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery of property documents, holding that criminal proceedings can proceed independently despite a pending civil suit on the same subject matter.
Somwati v. Suresh Jain
The Delhi High Court held that the interim moratorium under Section 96 IBC does not stay criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, setting aside orders that adjourned such proceedings sine die.
M/S CSAT SYSTEM (P) LTD v. APPELLANT AUTHORITY UNDER THE PAYMENT OF GRATUITY ACT, 1972 AND ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that the Controlling Authority and Appellate Authority appointed by the State Government lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate gratuity claims against a multi-state company, affirming that only authorities appointed by the Central Government have such jurisdiction under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
Govind Singh Mauni v. Tej Bhan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's appeal enhancing compensation for loss of future earning capacity and related heads by applying the multiplier method and recognizing functional disability despite continued employment.
INDIAN BANK v. MOHAN MURTI SHANDILYA
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint alleging forgery and false claim of secured creditor status by Indian Bank under Section 340 CrPC, holding the allegations to be an afterthought and continuation of proceedings an abuse of process.
Arjun Singh @ Parth Devnath v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court upheld convictions but commuted appellant's sentences to the period already served considering mitigating circumstances and maintained fines.
Ganesh v. Union of India (Ministry of Railway)
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal of a passenger injured after falling from a running train, holding he was entitled to compensation despite non-recovery of ticket, emphasizing the beneficent nature of railway claims law.
Mohd. Shadab v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The High Court set aside murder convictions due to lack of intent and pre-existing heart condition, converting them to convictions for voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 IPC.
Through: Mr. Puneet Rai, SSC with Mr. Ashwini Kumar, JSC v. M/S MAHAGUN (INDIA) PVT. LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeals of the Income Tax Department, upholding the Tribunal's decision that TDS on annual lease rent payments to development authorities is required prospectively as per established precedent.