Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
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.
State v. Mohd Zahid
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's acquittal of the accused under Section 308 IPC, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence and the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies and lack of independent corroboration.
Infrastructure Watchdog v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging OTS agreements between banks and a corporate borrower, holding that speculative allegations without cogent material do not justify judicial interference or directing investigations.
Directorate of Enforcement v. M/s Prakash Industries Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of a provisional attachment order under the PMLA, holding that attachment requires a registered predicate offence and nexus to proceeds of crime, and that procedural safeguards must be observed.
Satya Prakash Bagla v. State & Ors.
The court clarified that 'coercive measures' in an interim order referred only to arrest or custodial interrogation and did not restrain freezing of bank accounts or ongoing investigation.
COURTS ON ITS OWN MOTION IN RE: SUICIDE COMMITTED BY SUSHANT ROHILLA v. Respondent
Delhi High Court dismissed abetment charges in a student's suicide case but mandated systemic reforms including grievance redressal and reconsideration of mandatory attendance norms in higher education.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Dilshad & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld a motor accident compensation award applying Delhi minimum wages for loss of future earnings based on credible evidence that the claimant, though resident of Uttar Pradesh, earned livelihood in Delhi.
Mohd Umar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that amounts recovered in civil proceedings can be adjusted against compensation awarded under Section 138 NI Act in criminal proceedings, allowing proportional reduction of default sentence and directing the appellant's release.
Shakuntla Health Education Foundation v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court held that a nursing college situated on agricultural land is entitled to annual revalidation of NOC and affiliation based on correct assessment parameters under the 2016 policy guidelines, directing fresh inspection and affiliation grant upon compliance.
Charanjeet v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to causing grievous hurt under Section 308 IPC in a scuffle case, reducing sentence to time served.
Competition Commission of India v. Geep Industries & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India cannot levy interest on delayed penalty payments retrospectively without issuing a mandatory demand notice under the 2011 Regulations.
Eshan Gupta and Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vishal Chaudhary v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on a genuine amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.