Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Jahangir v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under the POCSO Act, applying the presumption of guilt once foundational facts were established, dismissing the appellant's claim of false implication.
Petitioner v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed an unmarried woman to medically terminate a pregnancy over 20 weeks caused by sexual abuse, affirming her constitutional right to reproductive choice under Article 21 and directing DNA evidence collection for investigation.
Janak Kumari Gandhi & Ors. v. Registrar Co-operative Society & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Registrar Co-operative Societies' belated review petition and upheld the direction to regularize self-draw allotments conducted before 2010, affirming the limited scope of review jurisdiction and the RCS's duty to comply.
Jain Shikanji Private Limited v. Satish Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld civil imprisonment for wilful disobedience of a trademark injunction and false undertakings by the appellant company and its director.
M/S SPMS Abrasive v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an ex-parte GST adjudication order due to lack of proper notice and hearing, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication while leaving the validity of extension notifications open pending Supreme Court review.
Shri Bali Arya v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against sealing of the petitioner's shop pending appeal before the ATMCD, holding that the Civil Court suit was not maintainable due to availability of statutory remedy.
Pooja Chopra v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court restrained demolition of the petitioner’s property pending her appeal before the non-functional municipal appellate tribunal, without deciding on merits.
Survesh R v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 IPC and 185 Motor Vehicle Act based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and serve the ends of justice.
Mahesh Malkani v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court held that a single Rolex watch cannot be deemed commercial quantity under the Customs Act and allowed the petitioner to redeem the detained watch by paying the redemption fine despite the lapse of the stipulated period.
Manish Nautiyal & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & 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.
Tarun Arora v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Ms. Shadiya v. State of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking the return of a major woman found residing voluntarily, affirming her right to personal liberty and choice of residence.
Sachin Nadia v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to re-file after impleading necessary parties and disposed of the petition accordingly.
Late Sh Pramod Kumar Jain & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellants' claims were barred by limitation from the date of their first written assertion in 2003, and subsequent arbitration invoked in 2008 was time-barred.
M/S Chopra Marketing Private Limited v. M/S Drishticon Properties Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the nature of the transaction, not the residential character of the property, determines jurisdiction under the Commercial Courts Act, and set aside the dismissal of execution proceedings on jurisdictional grounds.
Surender Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that only persons actually conducting business from acquired shops are entitled to alternative allotment under the rehabilitation policy, dismissing the petitioner's claim based solely on ownership.
Roop Chand v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted two accused in a corruption case due to failure of prosecution to prove demand and acceptance of bribe beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the necessity of foundational evidence for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Laxmi Jha v. State
The High Court quashed summons under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere harassment without evidence of instigation does not constitute abetment of suicide.
Reliance Gen Ins Co Ltd v. Rashid Ali
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation award in a motor accident claim by reducing future prospects to 40%, setting aside the Tribunal's reduced functional disability finding, and remanding for recalculation of compensation including prosthetic costs and wages based on 80% disability.
Rajender Prasad Sharma v. Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to reconsider the petitioner’s disability-related grievances post-certification, clarifying the limited scope of the Commissioner’s powers and the writ jurisdiction regarding employment disputes with private entities.