Delhi High Court
60,983 judgments
Bablu Moreshwar Lawatre v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a forgery and cheating case considering his physical disabilities, family circumstances, and the near completion of investigation, imposing stringent bail conditions to mitigate flight risk.
Seema & Ors. v. HDFC ERGO GEN INS CO LTD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that the deceased TSR driver’s dependents are entitled to compensation under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, despite allegations of intoxication and absence of formal employment proof.
Anita Jain v. Parveen Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bona fide requirement, affirming estoppel against disputing landlord's title and restricting tenant's ability to challenge eviction without strong evidence.
Mohd. Sabir and Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of appellants for armed robbery and murder based on credible eyewitness and forensic evidence despite minor discrepancies and procedural challenges.
Ritu Sethi v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 CrPC, upholding the discharge of accused for lack of prima facie material and affirming that inherent powers can be exercised sparingly despite the bar on second revision petitions.
Machine Tools Aids India v. M/s. GNC Infra LLP & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that in commercial suits, service of summons is mandatory and without it the defendant's time to file a written statement does not commence, quashing the Trial Court's order foreclosing the petitioner's right to file the written statement.
Ranchor Infra Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a fresh tender floated by NHAI before expiry of an existing contract, holding that delay, acquiescence, and availability of arbitration preclude interference under Article 226.
Cross Fit LLC v. RTB Gym and Fitness Centre
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex parte decree in a commercial suit, holding that the defendant failed to show sufficient cause to set aside the decree under Order IX Rule 13 CPC, emphasizing strict procedural compliance under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Sh. Nitin Sharma & Anr. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute upon an amicable settlement between the parties under its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Pintu Ram v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused in a sexual offence case, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion under Section 438 CrPC and imposing conditions to ensure investigation is not hampered.
Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd. v. Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court vacated an interim injunction restraining a Bhojpuri artist from working with third parties, holding that contracts of personal service are determinable and not specifically enforceable, and restrictive covenants beyond contract term are void under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act.
Delhi Development Authority v. Ramesh Lakhwani & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the direction to convert a leasehold property to freehold, rejecting the DDA's refusal based on untraceable alleged forged documents and prolonged government inaction.
M/S CHINTELS INDIA LIMITED v. M/S BHAYANA BUILDERS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of arbitration agreement and cannot decide arbitrability or res judicata, and appointed an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent.
Rajeev Kumar v. The State
The Delhi High Court extended the petitioner's interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds to enable post-operative care of his mother.
Tansukh & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 448 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties in a private trespass dispute, emphasizing the encouragement of settlements to resolve private criminal disputes.
Satish Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a vehicle sale dispute case under Sections 406 and 506 IPC, emphasizing cautious exercise of discretion and imposing conditions to prevent misuse of liberty.
Sunder Bhati v. Anil Choudhary
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Trial Court's order permitting amendment of pleadings and directed the petitioner to raise objections in the amendment proceedings.
Bright Simons v. Sproxil, Inc & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on a domain name dispute, holding that the award did not suffer from patent illegality or violation of public policy and reaffirming the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Parvinder Singh Gaba @ Prince v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dev & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties in a trivial dispute, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of the criminal process.