Delhi High Court
99,151 judgments
Anant Dhawan & Anr. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled and resumed living together.
The Little Pearl Charitable Society v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining further demolition of a building pending appeal against the demolition notice before the municipal appellate tribunal.
Yasmeen v. State (Govt. of NCT)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of dowry harassment and attempt to murder, citing inconsistent statements and their cooperation with the investigation.
Bir Singh v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that unauthorized constructions cannot be demolished solely on photographic evidence in a writ petition and directed authorities to decide the matter after due process and opportunity of hearing.
Lakhprit Singh & Anr. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed two cross FIRs under Sections 323, 341, 506, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between the parties to maintain peace and harmony.
East India Construction Co. v. Airports Authority of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to approach the arbitral tribunal once constituted and dismissed the petition as withdrawn.
Tanya Agarwal v. The Passport Officer & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed correction of the petitioner's date of birth in her passport issued as a minor, relying on hospital confirmation and Ministry of External Affairs guidelines, and ordered rectification of conflicting birth certificates.
Akashdeep Singh v. BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing BSES-RPL to grant an independent electricity connection to a prospective purchaser in possession without requiring a No Objection Certificate from the registered consumer.
Savitri and Ors v. Keshav Singh and Ors
The Delhi High Court restored a withdrawn motor accident claim petition, holding that claims can be filed where the insurance company carries on business, and delay caused by withdrawal on erroneous legal advice should not prejudice the insurer.
Rajendra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to consider and grant the petitioner’s ACP and MACP financial upgradations in accordance with binding Supreme Court and Division Bench precedents, pending any Supreme Court orders to the contrary.
P.K. Thirwani v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition challenging framing of charges against an auditor accused of conspiracy and corruption, holding that no prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act was required for conspiracy charges and that the question of sanction under Section 197 CrPC is a factual issue for trial.
Nitesh and Ors v. State (Govt NCT of Delhi) and Ors
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and their consent to discontinue prosecution.
Vijay Laxmi Bussi & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent.
G D Kataria v. AVL Leasing & Finance Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revision petition upholding the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the petitioner failed to rebut the presumption of debt despite dishonor of cheques.
Bharti Bhardwaj v. Deepak Bhardwaj
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree on cruelty grounds where the wife failed to cross-examine the husband’s detailed allegations and her false complaints under the DV Act were held to constitute mental cruelty.
Aneesh Ahmad v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a CISF personnel for molesting a minor, ruling that the disciplinary penalty was proportionate despite absence of a police FIR.
Sunil Kanr Raheja v. M/S Purearth Infrastructure Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the arbitration petition with liberty to refile after complying with the pre-arbitral protocol in the arbitration agreement.
Anil Rathee v. N S Mor & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed removal of encroachments ensuring public access to a park, quashed FIRs arising from neighbour disputes, and disposed of related contempt and writ petitions upon compliance and mutual withdrawal of complaints.
Samvidhan Bachao Trust v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging AIIMS Raebareli's faculty recruitment, holding that the respondents had addressed reservation grievances by undertaking to comply with the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019.
ONE97 COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS
The Delhi High Court directed strict compliance with telecom regulations to curb unsolicited commercial communications, dismissing the petition challenging penalty provisions as the respondents were found to be taking adequate steps.