Delhi High Court
31,024 judgments
Preet Singh & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual offences, holding that quashing is premature when investigation is ongoing and charge-sheet not filed, absent manifest mala fide or absurdity.
Rajinder Singh Bhatia v. Manju Bhatia
The Delhi High Court held that once a suit is valued for jurisdiction, the plaintiff must pay court fees on the same amount and cannot adopt different valuations for court fee payment, directing the plaintiff to pay deficient court fees accordingly.
Gujarat Gas Limited v. Vedanta Limited & Ors.
Delhi High Court allowed appeal to constitute a common arbitral tribunal for consolidated arbitration proceedings under contracts with overlapping disputes, setting aside the order denying interim relief at the pre-notice stage.
M/S. CANDEX FILAMENT PRIVATE LIMITED v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (PREVENTIVE) & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that bank guarantees cannot be encashed during the pendency of an appeal if the mandatory pre-deposit is made, and directed refund of amounts encashed in violation of this principle.
Maharaja Jagat Singh v. Lt. Col. Sawai Bhawani Singh
The court allowed deletion of a deceased plaintiff's name and recognized his legal heir, already a defendant, as sole legal representative due to conflict of interest among parties.
Sgt. Navneet Kumar Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of an IAF sportsman to general trade duty, holding that service transfer orders are not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.
FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)
The Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to the sole eyewitness's unreliable testimony and insufficient proof of common intention, granting benefit of doubt to appellants.
FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)
Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and insufficient proof of common intention, granting appellants benefit of doubt and acquitting them.
Babita v. Munna Lal
An ex-parte decree for restitution of conjugal rights does not bar a wife from claiming maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., and the Trial Court must independently assess evidence before denying maintenance.
FILM KAUR @ GINNI v. THE STATE (GOVT.OF NCT DELHI)
Delhi High Court overturned murder convictions due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and granted benefit of doubt to appellants.
U. P. State Road Transport Corporation v. Rajan Raut & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld MACT awards holding the U.P. Roadways bus driver negligent and affirmed the quantum of compensation to injured claimants in a motor accident case.
Overnite Express Limited v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The Delhi High Court invalidated the respondent's restricted panel of arbitrators as biased and appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to ensure impartial dispute resolution.
Dipti Purtti @ Sumita v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for an accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case, holding that prolonged custody alone does not override the statutory bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Vipin Sharma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court set aside prison punishment imposed without following mandatory procedural safeguards under the Delhi Prison Rules, emphasizing strict compliance with show-cause and inquiry requirements.
Kuldeep Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that premature reversion of deputationists without three months' advance notice as per DoPT guidelines is invalid and directed continuation of deputation until such notice is given.
Pankaj v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence.
Tanishq Mishra v. National Testing Agency and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the authenticity of JEE Main score cards, holding that official electronic records of the National Testing Agency are presumptively authentic and disputed factual issues cannot be decided in writ jurisdiction.
Pankaj v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Delhi High Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to gaps and inconsistencies in prosecution's circumstantial evidence and eyewitness testimony.
K.P.R. Nair v. Jyotika Oguz
The High Court allowed the revision petitions setting aside the trial court’s dismissal order and directed impleadment of legal heirs and expeditious adjudication of the probate revocation petition under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act.
Naresh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed that petitioners must be granted a one-week period before enforcement of any adverse order rejecting their absorption claims, ensuring reasonable time to join the parent organization or seek legal remedies.