Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Chintu Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & 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.
Naqibullah Rodaie v. Air Customs, IGI Airport, New Delhi
Bail was refused to an accused in a commercial heroin trafficking case under Section 37 NDPS Act due to failure to satisfy stringent twin conditions and high risk of absconding.
CBI v. V K Singh & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that in cases involving official secrets, the accused is entitled to inspect sensitive documents but not necessarily to receive hard copies, balancing fair trial rights with State security.
Chhotey Lal v. The State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of rape under Section 376 IPC, holding that consent obtained on a false promise of marriage is not vitiated consent unless the promise was made without any intention to marry from the outset.
JAIN SHIKANJI PRIVATE LIMITED v. SATISH KUMAR JAIN
The Delhi High Court corrected typographical errors in its judgment and emphasized that the appellant violated interim orders by continuing to use the old corporate name in transactions until compelled to change it after the respondent's complaint.
Srishti Rustagi v. Securities and Exchange Board of India
The Delhi High Court upheld SEBI's refusal to disclose details of an ongoing investigation under Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act, dismissing the appellant's plea for further information and emphasizing confidentiality in regulatory probes.
Soumya Bhattacharya v. Sudhir Kumar Thakur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a brother managing the estate and maintenance of the deceased's dependents has locus to file a consumer complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, dismissing the maintainability challenge.
Umesh @ Kala v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail under MCOCA to an accused involved in organized crime, holding that delay in trial alone does not justify bail when the accused’s role and risk to society are significant.
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. M/S Valley Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing insurer United India Insurance to pay ₹33.26 crores to insured Valley Iron & Steel, holding that the consent letter was signed under economic duress and that arbitrable disputes survived despite prior settlement.
Shadab @ Salman v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The High Court acquitted the appellant in a robbery case due to failure of the prosecution to establish his identity beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the importance of judicial TIP and examination of public witnesses.
Suresh Chandra & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against coercive action on a Vacation Notice to enable filing of an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal, without deciding on the merits.
Ritu Bhardwaj v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition to the petitioner to enable filing of an appeal before the Municipal Corporation's Appellate Tribunal, without adjudicating the merits.
Union of India and Ors. v. Ex Sub Sardeep Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are service-connected unless rebutted by the employer, and clarified the limited scope of certiorari jurisdiction over tribunal decisions.
Md Julfikar v. State NCT of Delhi
The court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a missing major daughter who voluntarily appeared and stated she was married and did not wish to return to her parents.
Meharban v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 POCSO based on the credible testimony of a competent child victim, emphasizing that corroboration is not mandatory and delay in reporting does not vitiate the case.
Sumer Singh v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a candidate acquitted of criminal charges cannot be disqualified from CAPF recruitment under the 2012 Policy Guidelines, quashing the petitioner’s rejection for appointment.
DAUS PACKAGING INDIA PVT LTD v. AMIT SHARMA
The Delhi High Court dismissed a first appeal filed with a 483-day delay due to insufficient explanation for condonation of delay, emphasizing strict adherence to limitation periods.
Babu Lal Mitharwal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging police duty hours as infructuous after the petitioner retired, holding such petitions cannot be maintained post-superannuation unless filed as public interest litigation.
State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) v. Arif & Anr
The High Court upheld the acquittal of accused under Section 411 IPC, emphasizing the double presumption of innocence and the appellate court's limited scope to disturb acquittals based on discrepancies in recovery evidence.
CT Naresh Kumar v. Union of India
The High Court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn on the petitioner’s request and disposed of the pending application.