Delhi High Court

101,979 judgments

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M3M India Private Limited v. Bhavya Doshi & Anr.

24 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2473

The Delhi High Court stayed warrants of attachment against third-party properties in execution proceedings on the petitioner depositing 50% of the decretal amount, allowing the petition under Article 227.

civil petition_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India Execution proceedings Warrant of attachment Third-party properties

Nisha Chandola & Anr. v. Manoj Sharma and Anr.

24 Mar 2026 · Subramonium Prasad · 2026:DHC:2449

The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for initiating perjury proceedings under Section 340 CrPC in a partition suit, holding that allegations of false affidavits require substantive proof and cannot justify parallel criminal proceedings at the interlocutory stage.

civil petition_dismissed Section 340 CrPC perjury proceedings false affidavit partition suit

Rajan Ahuja v. State and Anr

24 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2476

The Delhi High Court allowed modification of bail conditions by waiving the residence restriction on the accused, balancing his right to reside with victim protection through alternative safeguards.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail conditions right to reside IPC Sections 354(A), 354(D), 509 victim protection

Sheetal Yadav @ Koyal v. Swapnil Yadav @ Sonu & Ors.

24 Mar 2026 · Subramonium Prasad · 2026:DHC:2448
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The Delhi High Court held that a suit for partition of properties not prima facie agricultural land is maintainable and the plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on the ground of applicability of the Delhi Land Reforms Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954 Section 50(a) agricultural land

Yasir Zaidi v. Man Mohan Arora

24 Mar 2026 · Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma · 2026:DHC:2472
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal to allow forensic examination of disputed cheque signatures where the cheque was dishonoured due to insufficient funds and the accused failed to utilize available opportunities to challenge the signatures.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act forensic examination signature forgery Section 243(2) Cr.P.C.

M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA v. M/S BEL-ACC(JV)

24 Mar 2026 · Subramonium Prasad · 2026:DHC:2450
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting revised contract rates and compensation to the contractor, dismissing the petition challenging the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitral Award Section 34 Arbitration Act Patent Illegality Public Policy

M/S. THERMOKING v. P.O. & Rashtriya General Mazdoor Union

24 Mar 2026 · Shail Jain · 2026:DHC:2443

The Delhi High Court upheld the finding of illegal termination without domestic enquiry but set aside reinstatement and back wages due to delay and non-pursuit by workmen, emphasizing limited writ jurisdiction and discretionary relief.

labor appeal_allowed Significant illegal termination abandonment of service domestic enquiry reinstatement

A. Anand v. Aruna

24 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2477

The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s issuance of a warrant of possession without prior notice in execution proceedings filed within two years, dismissing the petition alleging fraud and lack of notice.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Execution of decree Warrant of possession Order XII Rule 6 CPC

Manish Jain v. Hitech Enteprises & Anr.

24 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2467

The Delhi High Court granted liberty to the petitioner to file an application before the appellate Bench and stayed the warrants of arrest issued against him pending such application.

civil petition_allowed Article 227 of Constitution of India warrant of arrest execution proceedings stay of arrest

Kanishka Sabharwal v. Shri Suresh Kumar & Ors.

24 Mar 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:2459

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a suit challenging property title and possession filed beyond three years from knowledge of adverse claim is barred by limitation and liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant limitation Order VII Rule 11 CPC declaration of title possession

Rohan Book Company Private Limited v. Sachin Tyagi

24 Mar 2026 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2026:DHC:2460

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that vague allegations without specific defamatory statements or particulars do not disclose a cause of action for defamation under Order VII Rule 11(a) CPC.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant defamation cause of action Order VII Rule 11(a) CPC publication

Bilal Malik @ Aman v. State NCT of Delhi

24 Mar 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:2458

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a murder case due to insufficient evidence, his medical condition, and compliance with interim bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed bail Section 302 IPC Section 120B IPC Section 25 Arms Act

Anil Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi

24 Mar 2026 · Girish Kathpalia · 2026:DHC:2446

Bail was denied to the accused in a serious POCSO case involving aggravated sexual assault of a minor, despite prolonged custody and near completion of trial, due to the gravity of the offence and strong prosecution evidence.

criminal bail_denied bail POCSO Act Section 6 POCSO sexual assault

Lalu Prasad Yadav v. Central Bureau of Investigation

24 Mar 2026 · Ravinder Dudeja · 2026:DHC:2436
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The Delhi High Court held that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018 amendment is prospective and does not apply to offences committed before 2018, dismissing the petition to quash FIR and proceedings against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav for lack of prior sanction.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 17A Prevention of Corruption Act prior sanction prospective operation retrospective application

M/S SHREE KAILASH PREM FURNITURE v. SHAGUN FURNITURE

24 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2480

The High Court upheld the trial court's order closing the defendant's right to lead defence evidence and dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of the recall application due to inordinate delay and abuse of process.

civil petition_dismissed Article 227 Constitution of India Section 151 CPC recall of order closure of defence evidence

Narender Kumar Jain v. Pawan Kumar Jain

24 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2482

The Delhi High Court reduced the costs imposed on the petitioner and set aside the order striking off his defence subject to payment, allowing the petition under Article 227.

civil appeal_allowed Article 227 Constitution of India costs striking off defence Order VII Rule 11 CPC

Arjun v. Lalit Kumar

24 Mar 2026 · Rajneesh Kumar Gupta · 2026:DHC:2468

The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's rejection of a summary dismissal application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that disputed factual issues require trial.

civil petition_dismissed Order VII Rule 11 CPC summary dismissal disputed questions of fact Article 227 Constitution

Karan Gera & Anr. v. State Through SHO PS Shalimar Bagh & Anr.

24 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2529

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023.

criminal petition_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC Section 406 IPC Section 34 IPC

Gaurav Sharma & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

24 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2530

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023.

criminal appeal_allowed quashing of FIR Section 498A IPC matrimonial dispute amicable settlement

Rohit Sharma & Anr. v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Ors.

24 Mar 2026 · Manoj Jain · 2026:DHC:2533

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement and the injured party's consent, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS 2023.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant quashing of FIR Section 308 IPC amicable settlement inherent powers