Delhi High Court

77,325 judgments

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Sasikala Pushpa Ramaswamy v. Government of NCT of Delhi

28 Jun 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1918

The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from familial disputes after the parties amicably settled through mediation and agreed to live together peacefully.

criminal petition_allowed familial dispute mediation conciliation quashing of FIR

Ajay Garg v. Delhi Development Authority

28 Jun 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1915

The Delhi High Court granted interim status quo on demolition of the petitioner's property and directed expeditious listing of the restoration application of the dismissed suit amid pandemic-related court delays.

civil appeal_allowed restoration of suit Order XVII Rule 3 CPC status quo demolition

Sunil Tyagi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

28 Jun 2021 · J. R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1921
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Delhi High Court quashed wrongful proclamations of proclaimed offenders and issued comprehensive guidelines to ensure due process and protect accused rights under Sections 82, 83 CrPC and Section 174A IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Proclaimed Offender Section 82 CrPC Section 83 CrPC Section 174A IPC

ATC Telecom Infrastructure Private Limited v. Orion Security Solutions Private Limited

28 Jun 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1917

The Delhi High Court directed peaceful handover of telecom tower sites and restrained invocation of a bank guarantee pending arbitration, appointing an arbitrator for speedy dispute resolution.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 interim relief bank guarantees

Sanu @ Sonu Shooter v. State (NCT of Delhi)

28 Jun 2021 · C. Hari Shankar · 2021:DHC:1916

The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application as withdrawn on the request of the petitioner’s counsel.

criminal petition_dismissed Procedural bail application withdrawal dismissal criminal procedure

Sunil Tyagi v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

28 Jun 2021 · J. R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1920
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Delhi High Court quashed wrongful proclamations of Proclaimed Offenders and issued comprehensive guidelines to ensure due process and fair trial rights under Sections 82 and 83 CrPC and Section 174A IPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Proclaimed Offender Section 82 CrPC Section 83 CrPC Section 174A IPC

Subhash v. State (NCT of Delhi)

25 Jun 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1910
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to further relax bail conditions requiring the petitioner to stay away from the prosecutrix's residence, holding that the trial court's discretion was properly exercised and not liable to interference under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal petition_dismissed Section 482 CrPC bail conditions modification of bail judicial discretion

Pramod Giri v. State of Delhi

25 Jun 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1908

The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of Pramod Giri for attempt to culpable homicide under Sections 308 and 34 IPC, affirming that reliable testimony of close relatives and medical evidence suffice to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite minor inconsistencies.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant Section 308 IPC Section 34 IPC attempt to culpable homicide close relative witness

Mohd Ahsan v. Customs

25 Jun 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1909

Delhi High Court granted interim bail in a Codeine possession case while referring the interpretation of commercial quantity in manufactured drugs with minuscule narcotic content to a larger Bench.

criminal petition_allowed Significant NDPS Act commercial quantity Codeine manufactured drug

Allah Noor v. Narcotic Control Bureau

25 Jun 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1911
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a narcotics accused involved in trafficking commercial quantities of heroin and cocaine, holding that stringent conditions under Section 37 NDPS Act for bail were not met.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant NDPS Act Section 37 NDPS bail commercial quantity

Punjab National Bank v. NCT of Delhi & Anr

25 Jun 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:1913

The Delhi High Court upheld the stay of trial proceedings against Punjab National Bank and others due to the complaint's failure to specify the exact penal provision under Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, thereby prejudicing the accused's right to a fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Section 46 false statement summoning order

Barun Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

25 Jun 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1912
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of debt despite raising probable defence and that revisional jurisdiction does not permit reappreciation of concurrent findings.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139 NI Act presumption Rebuttal of presumption Violation of Section 269SS Income Tax Act

I.P. Singh v. Reserve Bank of India

25 Jun 2021 · Anu Malhotra · 2021:DHC:1914

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the summoning order against a PNB official for allegedly making false statements to RBI under Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, holding that a prima facie case exists for trial.

criminal petition_dismissed Significant Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Section 46 false statement SWIFT

Ram Kishan v. The State

25 Jun 2021 · Subramonium Prasad · 2021:DHC:1907
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the conviction for rash and negligent driving causing death, affirming the reliability of police witness testimony and the finality of concurrent findings by lower courts.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant rash and negligent driving Section 279 IPC Section 304A IPC revisional jurisdiction

Hajara & Ors. v. Government of India

24 Jun 2021 · J. R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1903
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The Delhi High Court emphasized the need for government accountability in litigation, directing the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive litigation policy to prevent false claims and ensure responsible government litigation.

administrative other Significant Government litigation Accountability of government officers False claims in court National Litigation Policy 2010

Hajara & Ors. v. Government of India

24 Jun 2021 · J. R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1904
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The Delhi High Court emphasized the need for accountability of Government officers raising false claims in litigation and urged implementation of a comprehensive litigation policy to ensure responsible Government litigation.

administrative other Significant Government litigation false claims accountability National Litigation Policy

Hajara & Ors. v. Government of India

24 Jun 2021 · J. R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1905
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The Delhi High Court emphasized the need for Government accountability in litigation, directing the adoption of formal litigation policies and disciplinary measures against officers raising false claims to reduce frivolous Government litigation.

administrative other Significant Government litigation Accountability of Government officers False claims in Court National Litigation Policy, 2010

M/S BHANDARI ENGINEERS & BUILDERS PVT LTD v. M/S MAHARIA RAJ JOINT VENTURE & ORS

24 Jun 2021 · J. R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1900

Delhi High Court modifies and expands guidelines for expeditious execution of decrees, mandating comprehensive affidavits of assets and income by judgment-debtors and empowering courts to attach assets and detain non-compliant judgment-debtors.

civil other Significant execution of decree affidavit of assets Order XXI Rule 41 attachment of assets

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Madan Lal Batra & Ors.

24 Jun 2021 · J.R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1897

The Delhi High Court upheld the Claims Tribunal's award of compensation for death due to rash and negligent driving, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging negligence and income proof.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation negligence income proof

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Puran Lal & Ors.

24 Jun 2021 · J. R. Midha · 2021:DHC:1898

Delhi High Court formulates and mandates a Special Scheme for expeditious disposal of employee compensation claims under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, including strict timelines and penalty provisions for delay.

labor appeal_allowed Significant Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 Section 4A(3) Section 25A Employee Accident Report