Delhi High Court
28,224 judgments
Sunil Kumar Kandikuppa v. State of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted in a cheating and forgery case involving a commercial dispute, with conditions to cooperate in investigation and furnish bond.
Sumrat @ Bahadur v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused implicated only in recovery of stolen property with limited evidence and no direct identification, emphasizing that prolonged custody without substantial reason is unjustified.
Pradeep Sharma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an accused previously absconding, emphasizing that prolonged detention without framing charges and the nature of the offence justify release subject to strict conditions.
King Goswami v. The State (Govt. NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the accused, holding that mere failure to intervene in an assault without active participation and procedural lapses do not justify arrest.
Arun Kumar Gautam v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in a forgery and cheating case based on parity with co-accused and absence of opposition from the investigating agency.
NCC Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitrator's mandate under Section 29A starts from the date of last pleading including rejoinder, and extended the arbitrator's mandate by one year on sufficient cause despite respondent's allegations of misconduct.
Ernst and Young LLP v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, International Circle-1-2-2, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a virtual service permanent establishment is not recognized under the India-UK DTAA, set aside the withholding tax order, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Nord Anglia Education Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle Int. Tax 2(2) (2), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the assessing officer's rejection of a Nil Withholding Certificate application for managerial services, holding that mandatory procedural requirements under Rule 28AA were not followed and binding Tribunal decisions must be respected unless set aside.
Arti Rani v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that the appellant was liable to pay enhanced license fees at 40%, not 100%, as per the applicable MCD resolution, setting aside the higher demand.
M/S. M.V. OMNI PROJECTS (INDIA) LTD. v. Union of India through Executive Engineer CPWD
The Delhi High Court affirmed that an arbitrator appointed unilaterally in violation of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration Act without an express written waiver is ineligible, rendering the arbitral award liable to be set aside.
Union of India v. Mago Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's challenge under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, upholding the arbitral award granting loss of profit and material escalation claims to Mago Constructions, affirming limited judicial interference in arbitration awards.
Akash Bindal & Anr. v. State Through SHO and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 289 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 based on a bona fide compromise between the accused and the deceased's legal representatives, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Himanshu & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute on the basis of a compromise and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jamipal Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 279 and 338 IPC, directing the trial court to expedite the trial and allowing exemption from personal appearance for the accused serving in CRPF.
Kamlesh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings under the Essential Commodities Act against a Fair Price Shop licensee following license restoration and absence of further violations over a decade.
Rizwan & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on a compromise in a matrimonial dispute and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
National Highways Authority of India v. Roadway Solutions India Infra Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed NHAI's appeal, holding that injunctions restraining contract termination in infrastructure projects should not be granted if they delay project completion, emphasizing public interest over contractor's commercial claims.
Suraj Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The High Court acquitted appellants convicted under Sections 326/34 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove their identity and common intention beyond reasonable doubt.
Sohail Malik v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The High Court upheld the Magistrate’s discretionary refusal to order police investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. where the petitioner’s complaint did not warrant FIR registration, emphasizing judicial discretion to prevent misuse.
Chaman Singh Verma & Ors. v. Dharam Yug
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and granted injunction protecting the appellants' right to use the common passage and stilt parking access from the front lane, holding that locking the gate by respondent no.1 unlawfully obstructed their easementary rights.