Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
M/S SSM Engineers Pvt Ltd v. State (GNCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding conviction under Section 138 NI Act, holding that the petitioners failed to rebut statutory presumptions of cheque issuance against a legally enforceable debt.
Salman Sayeed Siddiqui v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a sophisticated cyber fraud case, holding that substantial incriminating evidence and risk of tampering justified denial of bail.
Vishal Jaiswal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to Vishal Jaiswal in an NDPS case, holding that CDRs and co-accused disclosures alone cannot deny bail and emphasizing cooperation with investigation and compliance with conditions.
Union of India & Ors. v. Brijesh Singh through Lrs Vishal Saxena
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of recovery of alleged shortage amount from a retired railway employee's retiral benefits due to lack of evidence and proper inquiry.
XXXXX v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of an uncle for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on his minor nephew, relying on credible child testimony, DNA evidence, and independent witness identification under the POCSO Act.
Nitesh Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Hoshiyar Singh & Ors. v. The State Govt. of 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 an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Shanti Devi v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under dowry harassment and related offences based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Sanjay Kumar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 509, 506, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Dharmender & Ors. v. State Govt. of 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 and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
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.