Delhi High Court
59,406 judgments
Jaetee @ Jaitee v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a serious organized theft case, holding that prima facie material and the nature of the offence warranted denial of bail.
Vikas Dogra @ Chuchu v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of causing simple stab injuries, emphasizing reliance on initial medical evidence and undue hardship from prolonged pre-trial detention.
Jitender @ Raju v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual offences against a minor, affirming that a competent and reliable child witness's testimony can alone sustain conviction under the POCSO Act and that the presumption under Section 29 applies once foundational facts are proved.
Jitender @ Raju v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under the POCSO Act and IPC based on reliable and consistent testimony of a competent child witness and the presumption under Section 29 of the POCSO Act.
Mr. Pranjal Shekhar; Mr. Ishat Singh; Ms. Prachi Niwan v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed termination of a 27-week pregnancy of a minor rape victim beyond the statutory limit, holding that her fundamental right to life and health under Article 21 prevails over foetal viability in exceptional circumstances.
Delhi Development Authority v. Sunil Chawla
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of disciplinary penalties against a Junior Engineer, holding that charges of negligence were not proved and that judicial review ensures disciplinary findings are supported by evidence.
Sewa International Fashions Ltd v. Kalawati Mathrani Legal Representatives
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding the suit for specific performance barred by limitation and the plaintiff not ready and willing to perform, thereby upholding forfeiture of earnest money.
Surajmal Memorial Education Society v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the penalty reducing Management Quota seats to nil for a private institute that violated statutory admission procedures and judicial directions, emphasizing the necessity of transparency and compliance in educational admissions.
Himanshu Jain & Ors. v. The State GNCTD & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties.
Shiva Balguher and Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a voluntary and amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Directorate of Enforcement v. Rajesh Kumar Agarwal
Retention of property seized under the PMLA requires a prior retention order under Section 20; failure to comply renders retention void and non-confirmable under Section 8.
Dr. Thelma J. Talloo v. Jesus and Mary College & Another
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award dismissing the petitioner on charges of demand of illegal gratification, holding that the inquiry and appeal were fair and the evidence sufficient, refusing to interfere under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Hitender Shokeen v. Rajan Kumar Shokeen & Ors.
Legal representatives of a deceased defendant cannot reopen cross-examination or file fresh written statements beyond the procedural stage left by the deceased, and must continue the suit from that point.
Gurpreet Singh Sonik v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court corrected a clerical error in its order by changing the date for the petitioner to appear before the Customs Department from 18th November 2025 to 18th September 2025.
Union of India v. R S Construction and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the arbitral award in favor of the contractor, emphasizing the limited scope of judicial review under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act and the principle of waiver of objections not raised before the arbitral tribunal.
Gola v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant's claim for pre-suit interest on delayed payments under a commercial contract, modifying the lower court's decree to award interest at 9% per annum in line with Section 34 CPC and contract terms.
Hari Dutt Pant v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, upholding his conviction for dacoity under Section 395 IPC based on joint participation and identification despite absence of recovery at his instance.
Oxular Limited v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against patent refusal for lack of inventive step, remanding the matter for a reasoned reconsideration applying established legal tests and ensuring compliance with natural justice.
Praveen Gupta v. DCIT Circle Intl Taxation (1) (3) (1), New Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that for claiming indexation benefits on long-term capital gains, the date of acquisition is the execution date of the Builder Buyer Agreement, not the provisional allotment or initial payments.
Dr. M.D. Arya & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging denial of In-Situ promotion to Scientist-4 level, holding that merit-based assessments by the Departmental Assessment Board cannot be judicially reassessed.