Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Gaurav Kumar & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA India v. The Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals CCSEA
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh impartial inspection of an animal experimentation facility amid allegations of cruelty and regulatory lapses, emphasizing procedural fairness and regulatory compliance under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Uma Devi v. Satula Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint challenging a Will and claiming ownership and partition of estate is maintainable despite pending probate proceedings and set aside the rejection of the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC.
Kavita Agarwal v. Avneet Soni
The Delhi High Court held that enforceable and assignable rights under an Agreement to Sell immovable property constitute saleable property liable to attachment under Section 60 of the CPC in execution of an arbitral award.
Harjit Singh Kochhar v. Tej Arjun Singh Kochhar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the impleadment of a grandson as a defendant in a partition suit over HUF property, holding that at the interlocutory stage, the court must allow impleadment if the party's presence is necessary for effective adjudication, without deciding substantive rights.
Sukhbir Singh Choudhary and Anr. v. Rajinder Perkash Choudhary & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary partition decree of a self-acquired property among legal heirs, dismissing belated and unregistered documents produced with mala fide intent to delay partition.
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. M/S PRAKASH REFELECTIVE DEVICES PVT LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award allowing partial escalation claims and interest, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
M/S PROFESSIONAL GROUP v. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld IOCL's tender evaluation allowing a successor company to reckon predecessor's experience, dismissing the petition challenging the contract award to respondent no.3.
Finolex J-Power Systems Ltd v. Delhi Transco Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of the petitioner’s bids based on a revised experience certificate, holding that the tendering authority acted lawfully and fairly without violating natural justice or constitutional principles.
Vinita Nagpal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Defence Estate Officer to consider the petitioner's representation for mutation of leasehold rights in land records by passing a reasoned order after hearing parties, emphasizing that mutation must reflect actual transfer of leasehold land rights and comply with legal and procedural norms.
Kherati Lal Through His Legal Heirs v. Rajkumari
The High Court set aside the trial court's omnibus order dismissing the amendment application and remanded the matter for fresh, reasoned consideration in eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Pramod K. Saini v. O. P. Bhargava
The High Court dismissed the petition seeking forensic examination of a document at the final arguments stage, holding that such attempts to delay the suit after trial conclusion are impermissible.
Karan Arora & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Ashish Kumar Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of court process.
Gaurav Jain v. The State 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.
Gopal Das Chavla v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Arjun v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The High Court acquitted the appellant of rape charges due to failure of prosecution to prove the victim's minority and inconsistencies in her testimony, holding that conviction under Section 376 IPC cannot stand without conclusive proof of minor status.
Khalil @ Mass @ Sangram v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's bail application in an attempt to murder case, holding that the gravity of the offence, evidence including medical opinion and weapon recovery, and the petitioner's criminal antecedents outweighed delay in trial or nature of injuries.
Deepak Yadav v. State of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a child sexual assault case due to prima facie evidence, statutory protection of minors, and risk of witness interference despite prolonged custody and pending trial.
M/S MICRO NICKEL PVT. LTD. v. SHRI RAMJAG YADAV
The Delhi High Court set aside a Labour Court award of reinstatement with backwages due to non-service of summons, lack of reasons, and absence of evidence on backwages, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.