Delhi High Court
58,104 judgments
Shrawan v. State
The High Court upheld the conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC, ruling that absence of medical signs of forcible intercourse does not negate non-consensual sexual assault when supported by consistent testimony and forensic evidence.
Manarajiya & Ors. v. Union of India
The High Court allowed the appeal holding that absence of a journey ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status and remanded the matter for awarding death compensation under the Railways Act.
Jakir Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to accused due to lack of corroborative medical evidence and plausible false implication claim in a gunshot injury case.
Ram Swaroop Gupta & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court allowed the petition to recall a prosecution witness for cross-examination after the accused were unrepresented, emphasizing the necessity of legal assistance for a fair trial and the court's duty to prevent gross injustice.
Pratima Mahajan v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging a Sessions Court revision order and refused to direct police investigation, holding that inherent powers cannot override statutory prohibitions on second revision proceedings.
Mariyam @ Salma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s bail application under the NDPS Act, holding that no change in circumstances justified bail after the accused was caught with contraband and substantial recovery was made.
Suphiyan Ali v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in a robbery case due to serious doubts arising from CCTV evidence and delay in lodging the FIR, emphasizing protection of liberty where prosecution case is questionable.
Kaushlender Bhardwaj v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on compromise between parties and minor injuries, holding that criminal proceedings need not be pursued in the interest of justice.
Avtar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a physically challenged accused in a murder case, holding that his disability and lack of conclusive evidence raised serious doubts about his involvement.
Walmark Holdings Limited v. Fortis Healthcare Limited
The Delhi High Court held that filing a petition based on forged documents and false affidavits warrants initiation of criminal proceedings under Section 340 CrPC without mandatory preliminary inquiry, directing complaint against Walmark officials for fraud on the Court.
Pahalman Budha Magar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to a Nepalese accused in an NDPS case, holding that non-supply of grounds of arrest violates Article 22(1) of the Constitution and vitiates the arrest despite commercial quantity of narcotics involved.
Lokesh alias Manish v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused due to the police's failure to communicate the mandatory grounds of arrest, holding such non-compliance vitiates the arrest and remand under Article 22(1) of the Constitution and Section 47 of BNSS.
Habibur Molla @ Sonu v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the applicant, holding that failure to inform the arrestee of the grounds of arrest violates Article 22(1) of the Constitution and vitiates the arrest and remand.
Saud Nasir and Anr v. Late Mohammad Sultan through his LR and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging recording of witness evidence in absence of counsel where the witness consented and counsel failed to appear, upholding the trial court's order.
S AND S CONSTRUCTION CO v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner’s contractual claims, emphasizing the limited scope of interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and the necessity of proving actual damages under Section 73 of the Contract Act.
National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases v. Ms. Shweta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the CAT order directing appointment against a non-existent reserved vacancy, holding that an error in recruitment notice does not create a vested right or entitlement to age relaxation.
Pramod Kumar v. M/S Gannon Dunkerley and Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that a Commercial Court must return the plaint under Order VII Rule 10 CPC when a dispute is non-commercial and lacks jurisdiction, and cannot dismiss the suit on that ground.
Kawaljit Kaur v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that civil disputes over CCTV cameras are not maintainable under criminal writ jurisdiction but directed the State to provide police protection to the petitioners apprehending threats.
Adil v. The State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to accused in absence of incriminating evidence despite antecedents and telephonic links with co-accused, as no custodial interrogation was necessary.
Himanshu Nayak v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused on the ground of parity with co-accused having similar role despite a delay in arrest.