Delhi High Court
63,002 judgments
Amit Podar and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 406 and 120B IPC based on a full and voluntary settlement in a commercial dispute, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
M/S. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LIMITED v. M/S. VISTA INFORMATION SYSTEMS PRIVATE LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding that the award was within the arbitrator's jurisdiction, based on a possible interpretation of contract and evidence, and did not violate principles of natural justice or public policy.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. S K Ghosh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the trial court alone bears the duty to examine the accused under Section 313 Cr.P.C., set aside costs imposed on the CBI for delay in submitting draft questions, and expunged disparaging remarks against the CBI, emphasizing judicial restraint.
Rakesh v. Hoshiyari Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree granting possession and mesne profits to the landlord after valid termination of tenancy, dismissing the tenant's appeal for lack of defense and procedural lapses.
DTC v. Baleshwar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's award reinstating a bus conductor terminated for alleged misconduct, holding that the management failed to prove charges in a proper enquiry and the dismissal was unjustified.
Federation Haj PTOS of India v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the use of the online portal for Haj quota allotment, granting limited relief to petitioners affected by technical glitches to submit documents within 48 hours, without extending general deadlines.
Kiran Bala & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal of a compensation claim, holding that a Monthly Season Ticket authorizes travel in both directions and the location of the deceased's body on the return track does not bar compensation.
Jasmin Singh v. Jasbir Singh & Anr.
Delhi High Court allowed rectification of a consent decree under Section 152 CPC to include an omitted sale consideration amount where parties were in agreement and the omission was inadvertent.
Vinod Kumar v. State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of Vinod Kumar for murder and Arms Act offences, affirming the reliability of circumstantial and hostile witness evidence corroborated by ballistic and medical reports.
Arif Khan v. State (Govt of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that a charge-sheet filed without the FSL report is not incomplete under Cr.P.C. and does not entitle an accused to default bail in NDPS cases involving commercial quantity of contraband.
Nirmala Devi Jindal v. Usha Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding a partner liable for firm debts from the date of the Partnership Deed, rejecting the claim that liability arose only after becoming an authorized signatory.
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir v. Union of India
Delhi High Court allowed NGOs to file FCRA annual returns with SBI account details opened post-amendment date, waiving penalties for delayed compliance due to technical/form requirements.
Ashish Bansal & Ors. v. Sunil Goel & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' appeal to frame additional issues necessary for adjudicating possession and property disputes, setting aside the Trial Court's rejection of such issues.
EX SEP SONVEER SINGH v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking suspension of sentence under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, holding that suspension cannot be granted before completion of half the sentence but liberty to apply thereafter is allowed.
Jai Prakash Singhal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to comply with the trial court's order to join investigation and declined interim relief, emphasizing expeditious disposal of the anticipatory bail application.
Mudit Chawla @ Mohit @ Anchit v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a petitioner accused of cheating, imposing conditions including monetary deposits and travel restrictions to balance the interests of the complainant and the accused during a prolonged trial.
Union of India v. Glove Civil Projects Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation and interest to the contractor, holding that time was not of the essence of the contract and No Claim Certificates obtained under coercion did not bar claims.
Charanjiv Kumar Taneja Trading as Chirag Enterprises v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for restoration of a trademark after a sixteen-year delay, holding that unjustified delay bars discretionary relief under Article 226 despite statutory notice issuance.
Karan Pal Singh v. ARC Arora Projects Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a suit is not liable to be summarily dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on limitation grounds where the plaint discloses a cause of action and contains averments of acknowledgment of debt resetting limitation.
Gauri Dwivedi v. Direct News Private Limited
Delhi High Court holds it has exclusive jurisdiction to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act as New Delhi is the seat of arbitration despite a conflicting jurisdiction clause for courts at Noida.