Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Anil Parihar v. Union of India
The High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition as it became infructuous following the passing of a punishment order.
State v. Prateek Kathpalia
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused for rash and negligent driving due to lack of evidence on manner of driving but directed compensation to the injured complainant.
Ajaraogo Good Luck v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to a foreign national accused of possessing commercial quantity of Amphetamine, holding procedural irregularities in search and sample drawing do not vitiate trial and strict bail conditions under Section 37 NDPS Act apply.
Saravjeet v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for repeated rape of a minor girl under the POCSO Act and IPC, relying on credible child witness testimony and medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Sumit v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant’s conviction under Sections 323, 354, and 509 IPC but modified the sentence to release him on probation of good conduct under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, emphasizing reformation and rehabilitation.
Devangana Kalita v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld preservation but refused reconstruction of police diary booklets, holding that accused have no right to inspect or reconstruct police diaries and allegations of ante-dating must be examined during trial.
Danish v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act based on consistent victim testimony, corroborative medical and DNA evidence, and failure to rebut statutory presumption of guilt.
Sarnam Verma alias Suraj v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail for the accused in a triple murder case, holding that the gravity of the offence and prima facie evidence outweigh the petitioner’s right to speedy trial and prolonged custody.
Azad Market RWA v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Delhi High Court dismissed appeals and upheld Rs. 10 lakh costs against Azad Market RWA for abusing court process via multiple petitions and misuse of unregistered NGO.
Ramsanjivan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of child sexual abuse charges under the POCSO Act and IPC due to material discrepancies, lack of corroborative evidence, and failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Upasna Gundh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded to the deceased’s family in a motor accident claim, affirming that income assessment may rely on circumstantial evidence beyond Income Tax Returns and justifying a 30% addition for future prospects.
M/S Moneywise Financial Services Pvt Ltd v. Vighnaharta Enterprises & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act after prima facie finding of an arbitration agreement, holding that judicial scrutiny at this stage is limited and electronic service of notice is valid.
Director General Narcotics Control Bureau and Anr. v. Sandeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners’ belated writ petition challenging a CAT order after voluntary compliance and subsequent disciplinary proceedings, holding that delay and laches bar such challenge.
JKR TECHNO ENGINEERS PVT LTD v. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI AND COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that judicial scrutiny under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act is limited to a prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed the sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
Kamal Dhawan v. Vinod Dhawan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint discloses a cause of action for partition of intestate properties under the Hindu Succession Act.
Dhan Vati @ Dhanno v. Satish Kumar
The Delhi High Court affirmed the Family Court's decree of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty, holding that the appellant's persistent denial of conjugal relations and other conduct constituted cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Kishan Lal v. The Commissioner MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only immediate neighbors or those personally affected have locus standi to challenge unauthorized construction, dismissing the petition filed by a non-neighbor while directing the municipal authorities to proceed lawfully.
Reena Singh v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition under Section 349 of the DMC Act pending appeal before a non-functional Appellate Tribunal.
Suresh Sethi v. Union of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that a recruit with CP-IV colour vision deficiency appointed under the 2015 Guidelines is entitled to consideration for redeployment under those Guidelines despite termination under earlier rules.
Ashok Verma v. Delhi Cantonment Board
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to file a regularization application against demolition proceedings and directed the Cantonment Board to consider it with a personal hearing, restraining coercive action during pendency.