Delhi High Court
37,662 judgments
Satyam Khanna & Anr. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and divorce decree.
Pradeep Kumar Jindal v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax -7, New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the ITAT must adjudicate appeals on merits and quashed its dismissal of the petitioner's appeal for non-prosecution, restoring the appeal for hearing.
Junaid v. State
The Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riot case due to lack of conclusive evidence of their presence at the crime scene and forensic findings indicating distant firing causing death.
Sanjay Gupta & Ors. v. Hariom Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to reject a plaint on limitation grounds where the refund claim was contingent on a future event, and dismissed the delayed revision petition challenging that order.
Disha A. Ravi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court balanced the petitioner's privacy and fair trial rights against free speech and public interest, issuing interim directions restraining police leaks and mandating media adherence to verified sources and ethical codes.
EX HC GD GOPAL SINGH v. UOI AND OTHER
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the second financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme to petitioners in accordance with Supreme Court and Division Bench rulings, disposing of the writ petitions with a twelve-week timeline.
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Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riots murder case due to lack of conclusive evidence and inconsistencies in prosecution's case at pre-trial stage.
Junaid v. State
Delhi High Court granted bail to accused in communal riot case due to lack of conclusive evidence placing them at the scene and absence of forensic proof linking them to the fatal shooting.
Tarun Krishan Aggarwal & Anr. v. SHO, P.S. Hauz Qazi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that enforcement of arbitral interim orders under Section 17 must be through executing courts and not by direct police action, staying arbitral proceedings pending compliance.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt Ltd v. Agribiotech Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark and copyright infringement suit based on a settlement where the defendant agreed to cease infringing use and the plaintiff waived claims, disposing of the suit accordingly.
Lt. General Depinder Singh Ahuja v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 249/2020 and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
Piyush Shukla & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court directs Indian Air Force to verify and grant pro rata pension with arrears and interest to petitioners similarly placed as in earlier pension entitlement cases.
Arvind Chopra v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition of a property pending appeal before the non-functional Appellate Tribunal MCD, emphasizing the need for material evidence before revoking regularization based on alleged misrepresentation.
Abhinav Sharma v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a passport applicant who was a minor at the time of first passport issuance is entitled to change the date of birth after five years without penalty upon valid birth certificate verification, directing the passport office to issue the passport accordingly.
D K Modi v. Y K Modi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking interim reliefs for appointment of directors and restraining management actions in Modi Industries Ltd., holding that such reliefs should be sought before the trial court and not granted on the present facts.
Value Line Interiors Private Limited v. Rolling Construction Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator through DIAC under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes between Value Line Interiors Pvt. Ltd. and respondents, allowing the same arbitrator to handle related matters.
Vijay Kumar Shukla v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed restoration of electricity connection to a petitioner in possession of premises without requiring a No Objection Certificate from the landlord, subject to payment of security deposit and future bills.
Nitin Sharma v. Sunita Sharma
The Delhi High Court modified interim maintenance by excluding the husband's mother as dependent and recalculating maintenance shares, affirming that only compulsory deductions reduce income for maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C.
Rahul Nepal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that correction of date of birth in passport must be allowed upon production of a genuine birth certificate regardless of delay or prior passport entries, directing issuance of a fresh passport with the correct date of birth.
Jitender Kumar Goswami v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the petitioner for child sexual assault under Section 377 IPC, affirming the reliability of the child victim's testimony and limiting revisional interference despite forensic evidence.