Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Gaurav Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from matrimonial disputes, including serious offences under Section 377 IPC, on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Swapnil Kamble & Ors. v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes upon the parties' voluntary and comprehensive settlement, reaffirming the scope of Section 482 CrPC in such cases.
Piyush Jain and Ors. v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process of law.
Siddhika Kurele v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court directed correction of the petitioner’s date of birth in CBSE records from 28.05.2007 to 28.02.2007 based on valid public documents to ensure uniformity and accuracy.
Priya Narang v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against a cabin crew member for alleged Covid-19 quarantine violation, holding that prohibitory orders cannot be applied retrospectively without valid quarantine directives.
Mohd Javed and Anr v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under sections 308/34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between neighbors involving simple injuries, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.
Jayanti Devi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only jhuggi clusters notified by DUSIB are entitled to rehabilitation, allowing eviction of non-notified roadside jhuggis after providing alternative shelter.
Sanjay v. State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a private dispute involving simple injuries after the parties amicably settled the matter, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
TITAN UMREIFUNGSTECHNIK GMBH AND CO. KG v. ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS AND ANR
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against patent refusal, holding that approximate claim values and absence of working examples do not justify rejection, and inventive step cannot be denied by arbitrarily combining unrelated prior arts.
Union of India v. M/S. Multi Tech Construction Co.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on calculation of claims, applicability of contractual clauses for damages, and arbitration costs, affirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Suresh Choudhary & Anr v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for compensation, holding that death due to falling from a moving train caused by a jerk qualifies as an 'untoward incident' under the Railway Act.
Nasreen Bano Siddiqui v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a deputationist does not have a vested right to absorption once repatriated and the executive may terminate the absorption process and fill posts by deputation without judicial interference.
M/S Athaang Dichpally Tollway Private Limited v. The National Highways Authority of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court referred contractual disputes involving unilateral imposition of damages under a concession agreement to arbitration, appointing a sole arbitrator and maintaining interim relief.
Vinayak Polytechnic College v. All India Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court directed AICTE to process and decide the petitioner’s application for approval of a new technical institution course by June 30, 2023, disposing of the writ petition challenging the moratorium on fresh approvals.
Amar Chand Sharma v. Anshul Jain
The Delhi High Court granted a final opportunity to the petitioner to lead evidence and summon official witnesses while imposing costs for delay, directing the trial court to proceed expeditiously.
MBL Infrastructure Ltd v. Rites Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral order rejecting amendment of claims that finally disposes of those claims constitutes an interim award and is challengeable under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Khilender Gupta Trading as M/s Bobby Enterprises v. Rakesh Kumar Trading as M/s Sai Birbal Das Foods
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's amendment application to change the date of first use of the trademark "BOOM BOOM" and incorporate additional facts, emphasizing a liberal approach to amendments before trial.
Nitin Khasana @ Kasana v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC, emphasizing absence of risk of tampering with evidence and considering prolonged custody despite serious charges.
NTPC LTD v. NAVJOT SINGH
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to deposit the balance amount as per the Mediator's report and ordered disbursement of funds including release of invested amounts to the rightful claimants, while allowing impleadment of legal representatives of the deceased respondent.
Dhiraj Kumar Singh v. Union of India
Delhi High Court set aside disciplinary penalty imposed on CRPF officer due to procedural irregularities, witness coercion, and double punishment, emphasizing adherence to natural justice.