Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Manish Kumar and Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Another
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, emphasizing the Court's power under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Sanjeev Kumar & Ors. v. The State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under dowry harassment and related offences following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Simranpal Singh Dua and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a voluntary amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Abhilash Agrawal and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Dhruv Rai Sahore & Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohd Tahir Hussain v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Mohd. Tahir Hussain in a communal riots and murder case, holding that prima facie evidence of his role as instigator and conspirator outweighs grounds for bail despite prolonged incarceration.
Shardha Nand Bansal v. Ashok Kumar Bhalla
The Delhi High Court upheld conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that issuance of cheques revives even time-barred debts as legally enforceable liabilities and the petitioner failed to rebut statutory presumptions.
Pabitra Narayan Pradhan v. State of NCT of Delhi
Bail denied to the petitioner, the mastermind of a spurious cancer medicines racket, due to gravity of offences, territorial jurisdiction of Delhi Police, and his central role despite prolonged incarceration and delay in trial.
Brightstar Telecommunications India Ltd. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR against a company and its directors for alleged forgery and cheating involving blank signed cheques, holding the dispute to be civil in nature without prima facie criminal offence.
Union of India & Anr. v. Sunil Kumar
The High Court allowed an application to correct the record of a judgment by reflecting the appearance of the petitioners' counsel omitted in the original order.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ramesh Chandra Shukla
The Delhi High Court held that promotion takes effect only from the date it is granted and not from the date of recommendation, dismissing the claim for retrospective promotion absent mala fide delay.
Rohit Dandriyal & Ors. v. Reserve Bank of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the RBI to implement accessibility measures for visually impaired persons in currency notes and digital financial services, while recognizing currency redesign as a complex policy matter beyond judicial mandate.
Nikhil Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the fifth anticipatory bail application of accused Nikhil Jain in a property fraud case, holding no change in circumstances post dismissal of earlier bail pleas and censuring judicial and investigative lapses.
State NCT of Delhi v. Karnail Singh
The High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a minor sexual assault case due to lack of corroborative evidence and inconsistent testimony, emphasizing limited appellate interference in acquittals.
A.R. Rahman v. Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld interim relief recognizing the plaintiff’s prima facie authorship and copyright in the Indian classical musical composition “Shiva Stuti,” affirming protection of original compositions transmitted orally and directing credit attribution in the impugned song.
Sheikh Habil v. State
Conviction for kidnapping and rape set aside due to denial of effective legal representation and failure to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, violating the accused's right to a fair trial.
Sh Inderjeet Singh v. Kaushalya Devi and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's suit for damages challenging a final eviction order, holding that such matters are barred by res judicata and limitation and do not disclose a valid cause of action under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Rajnish v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and repeated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act, affirming the prosecutrix’s credible testimony and statutory presumptions regarding age and consent.
Sh. Naresh Chand Gupta & Anr. v. Vigneshwara Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court directed transfer of pending winding up petitions against Vigneshwara Developers Pvt. Ltd. from the High Court to the National Company Law Tribunal under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013 for further adjudication.
Union of India & Ors. v. Sh Shubham Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a retest for a candidate affected by a technical glitch during a recruitment Skill/Typing Test, emphasizing fairness and discretion in procedural timelines.