Delhi High Court
63,002 judgments
Dhruv Chand Pathak v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, and 34 IPC based on a genuine compromise between the parties, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent futile prosecutions.
Renuka Kulkarni v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court set aside DDA's non-speaking lease termination of a Dharamshala for lack of natural justice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing and consideration.
Naresh Guliya @ Naresh Singh v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 509, and 506 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between closely related parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of the criminal process.
CLH Gaseous Fuel Applications Pvt Ltd v. National E Assessment Centre Income Tax Department, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to issue a mandatory show-cause notice and provide an opportunity of hearing as required under CBDT Instruction No. 20/2015.
Rishi Kumar v. Suresh Kumar Arora & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Trial Court erred in retaining possession keys from the admitted owner due to unrelated disputes, directing release of possession to the petitioner.
VANEETA IMPEX PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL E-ASSESSMENT CENTRE DELHI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court set aside an income tax assessment order for failure to grant personal hearing, directing a de novo assessment and compliance by the Resolution Professional with statutory notices.
Dashrath Sharma & Ors. v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Sh Bhupinder Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354/354A IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sh. Nishant Walia & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, emphasizing the court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in such cases.
Namita Singh v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs under Sections 354, 506 IPC and Section 10 POCSO Act based on an amicable settlement, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process.
Bird Airport Hotel Pvt Ltd & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed prosecution against hotel developers for alleged environmental violations, holding that prior environmental clearances and absence of mala fide intent preclude sustaining such complaints.
Arun Kumar @ Varun v. Narcotics Control Bureau
Delhi High Court granted bail to the petitioner in an NDPS case, holding that prima facie material was insufficient to deny bail and statements under Section 67 NDPS are inadmissible.
Gurusharan Singh Chohan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's anticipatory bail application in a fraud case, holding that no exceptional circumstances exist to grant bail despite the filing of the charge sheet and ongoing investigation.
PT DJARUM v. BAJRANG TRADERS & ANR.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement suit by decreeing it in terms of a lawful settlement agreement reached through court-facilitated mediation.
Madan Mohan Sharma and Ors. v. The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed recovery notices seeking excess allowances from retired senior officials, holding such recovery impermissible after five years and without fraud, as it violates equity and Article 14.
D.A.V. College Managing Committee v. Seema Anil Kapoor & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that pay revision arrears under Central Pay Commission recommendations are statutory dues not barred by delay but recoverable only for three years prior to filing the writ petition, dismissing the employer's appeal against interim relief.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that claims for arrears of rent and damages under Section 28G of the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 are subject to the Limitation Act, 1963, and barred claims cannot be enforced by the Eviction Officer.
Mohammad Saber v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under Section 436A CrPC after prolonged detention exceeding half the maximum sentence, emphasizing the mandatory nature of bail unless sufficient reasons for continued detention are recorded.
Rajbir Pal & Anr. v. Kanwar Partap Singh
The Delhi High Court held that Section 14(1)(e) and the special summary procedure under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act apply to commercial premises, affirming the landlord's bona fide need and upholding the eviction order.
Aktiebolaget Volvo & Ors. v. Gyan Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Volvo, restraining defendants from using the 'VOLVO' mark on bicycles and awarding damages for trademark infringement and passing off.