Delhi High Court
29,724 judgments
Sukhinder Bir Singh v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court partially quashed charges under Sections 354A and 354D IPC for vagueness but allowed trial under Section 509 IPC to proceed, emphasizing the need for prima facie material at charge framing stage.
Pankaj Kakkar & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Shakuntla Health Education Foundation v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition challenging MCD demolition action, granting interim protection and directing the petitioner to file a statutory appeal before the now-functional Appellate Tribunal.
M/S. STAR ENTERPRISES v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the MCD to consider the petitioner's grievances through a personal hearing and pass a speaking order within six weeks, treating the petition as a representation.
Sandeep Dhanuka v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a Look Out Circular issued against a petitioner in absence of any pending cognizable offence, holding that such restriction violates the fundamental right to travel and must comply with Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.
Shashi Arora & Anr. v. State Through Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against distant relatives in a dowry harassment case due to lack of concrete evidence of cruelty or criminal breach of trust, emphasizing restraint against over-implication under Section 498A IPC.
Om Prakash v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside charges against the petitioner for death by negligence and destruction of evidence, holding that mere ownership and uncorroborated co-accused statements do not establish a prima facie case.
Abid v. State (NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging convictions for murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming the reliability of eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence establishing appellants' common intention and participation.
Inderpreet Singh Wadhwa v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court suspended the Look-Out-Circular against a foreign national director during ongoing corporate fraud investigation, balancing investigatory interests with his right to travel subject to stringent conditions.
Arjun v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a serious sexual assault case under BNS and POCSO Act, balancing prolonged custody and trial stage against prosecution interests with stringent bail conditions.
X v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition on grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction and pending proceedings before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, emphasizing the doctrine of forum conveniens and strict compliance with limitation under the POSH Act.
Pushkar Raj & Anr. v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld cross-constituency voting in JNU's Internal Committee elections, dismissing the petition challenging last-minute rule changes as neither arbitrary nor prejudicial.
Paramjit Kharb v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused involved in a large-scale cyber-fraud syndicate, holding that sufficient prima facie evidence and the gravity of offences preclude bail at this stage.
SI Rakesh Kumar v. BIMLA
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted to accused in an inter-state child trafficking case, emphasizing the gravity of offence, risk of evidence tampering, and non-application of judicial mind by the Trial Court.
Mohd Arif v. Amit Chaudhary & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's revision petition, affirming eviction on grounds of bona fide requirement and established landlord-tenant relationship under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
Om Saran Gupta v. State of NCT of Delhi & Nishi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC against a petitioner whose marriage was declared null and void, holding that vague allegations without essential ingredients do not constitute offences and the proceedings were an abuse of process.
Rasul Azam v. The State (Govt of NCT), Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences under the POCSO Act, holding that the victim's age was conclusively proved by school records and testimony, and the prosecution established foundational facts to invoke statutory presumptions.
Aman Chopra & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Anil Singh v. State
The High Court held that a Magistrate cannot summon an accused placed in Column No.12 of the chargesheet without new evidence, setting aside the impugned summoning order as an impermissible review of the earlier cognizance.
Suparshva Swabs India v. AGN International & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of interim injunction, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish goodwill in the mark "TULIPS" extending to perfumes and that the defendants’ use of "AGN TULIP" does not constitute infringement or passing off.