Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
M/S BHAGWATI AIR EXPRESS PVT. LTD. v. BALAKRISHNAN SHIVRAM IYER & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash pre-summoning proceedings under Section 138 NI Act, holding that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC should be sparingly exercised and factual controversies must be decided at trial.
Sunny and Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a genuine matrimonial settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Sachin Makade v. Narcotics Control Bureau, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in a narcotic trafficking case, holding that corroborative evidence without direct proof is insufficient to deny bail under the NDPS Act.
Sanjay Pandey v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court granted bail to Sanjay Pandey, holding that the allegations of illegal call interception and related scheduled offences under PMLA and IPC were not prima facie made out, emphasizing the necessity of consent and strict construction of penal laws.
GO DIGIT GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. SHIV KUMAR & ORS.
Delhi High Court allowed insurer's appeal to implead owner, insurer, and legal representatives of the car driver in a motor accident claim to determine contributory negligence and avoid multiplicity of proceedings.
Viniti Aggarwal v. Sandeep Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court set aside a contested divorce decree and allowed amendment to divorce by mutual consent, waiving the statutory waiting period based on a settlement between parties.
Joginder Singh Malik v. CBI
The Delhi High Court overturned the conviction of a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act due to failure of the prosecution to prove demand and voluntary acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of valid sanction and reliable corroborative evidence.
Deepak Rana v. Jagat Ganga Charitable Trust & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to adjudicate disputes arising from a Lease Deed where the respondents failed to appoint an arbitrator as agreed.
Santosh Kumar Sahu v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld an administrative transfer of an employee to another location, holding that courts should not interfere with transfer orders absent malice or policy violation, despite family hardships and prior litigation.
Vinod Sehgal v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
The Delhi High Court quashed the post-retirement pay reduction order, holding that increments lost during a non-cumulative penalty period must be restored for pay and pension fixation, and ordered refund of illegal pension deductions with interest.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited v. Ranjit Singh and Company LLP
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award partly allowing a claim made without evidentiary support and in violation of Section 28(2) of the Arbitration Act, emphasizing that arbitral tribunals must decide disputes strictly on contract terms and evidence.
Delhi Development Authority v. DG Estate Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court granted stay of an arbitral award subject to deposit of the awarded amount and directed deposit and maintenance of the performance bank guarantee during the pendency of the challenge.
EMCO LIMITED v. DELHI TRANSCO LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitral mandate had not terminated as the rejoinder was permitted but not filed, and granted extension of the arbitral mandate for one year considering insolvency proceedings and adjournment sine die.
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region v. M/s. Elmech Engineers
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal, condoned delay in filing the written statement, set aside the summary decree under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC, and remanded the suit for trial on merits.
Rohit Madan v. Aditya Madan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action despite a conditional repayment clause linked to inheritance settlement.
Tarun Verma v. Rattan Singh Verma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petition to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that disputed issues regarding the validity of a Gift Deed and possession are triable and cannot be decided at the threshold.
Mohit Tayal v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a cheating case where the petitioner dishonestly concealed a mortgage on property despite contractual assurances of a clean title.
Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd v. SRV Techno Engineering Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking termination of the sole arbitrator's mandate under Section 14 of the Arbitration Act, holding that no grounds existed for termination and that jurisdictional challenges must be decided by the arbitrator before court intervention.
Umesh Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a cheating case where the petitioner falsely represented a mortgaged property as free from encumbrances, inducing the complainant to pay substantial money.
Major Munni Pankaj v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to an army officer accused of forgery in changing an insurance policy nominee, emphasizing bail as the rule and imposing conditions to ensure investigation integrity.