Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Sunil Kumar & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce between the parties.
Naresh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the PIL seeking action against illegal liquor and narcotics sale, directing respondents to continue departmental proceedings against erring police officials and to stop illegal activities without further court monitoring.
Oxbridge Associates Limited v. Atul Kumra
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff for refund of advance payments under cancelled purchase orders, rejecting the defendant's claim of deductions and denial of contract privity.
A.K. Bhagat v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that a Disagreement Note must reflect a tentative opinion and grant a genuine opportunity to represent before final disciplinary findings, but a belated challenge to its finality is estopped if not raised at the earliest stage.
Rohit Gupta v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for cruelty and abetment of his wife's suicide under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, applying the statutory presumption under Section 113A of the Evidence Act despite absence of dowry demand.
CCE Delhi North v. Jindal Nickel and Alloys Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal upholding the CESTAT's finding that the respondents lacked capacity to clandestinely manufacture SS ingots and that computer printouts were inadmissible evidence under Section 36B of the Central Excise Act.
Ram Dhruv & Ors. v. Land Acquisition Collector/Adm & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that purchasers of land after Section 4 notification acquire no title and cannot claim lapsing of acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, dismissing the petition challenging land acquisition in Roshanpura.
Manoj Laxmichand Rathore & Anr v. State (Govt. of NCT, Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of proclaimed offenders accused of cheating in a large-scale economic offence, emphasizing the risk of evidence tampering and denying bail despite parity claims.
Deepak v. State
The Delhi High Court granted a two-month extension of interim bail on humanitarian grounds to enable the petitioner to care for his ailing sister.
Mukesh Gupta v. The State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of the petitioner accused of theft, holding that serious allegations and non-cooperation with investigation justified custodial interrogation.
Puran Murti School of Education v. Satbir Bedi
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions against NCTE officials for allegedly breaching its order by holding recognition proceedings without requiring an NOC, finding no wilful disobedience.
Ranvir Singh v. Rajinder Kumar Jain
The High Court granted leave to defend to the tenant in an eviction petition under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that bonafide necessity must be established by prima facie material distinct from mere desire.
Jayant Vikram v. Additional Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court quashed an ex-parte customs adjudication order due to non-receipt of notice and remanded the matter for fresh hearing in accordance with natural justice.
Shri Baljeet Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.
Vinod Sharma v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising therefrom following an amicable settlement between the parties in a matrimonial dispute.
Shri Ravi & Anr. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving grievous injuries following settlement between parties and imposed costs on the petitioners as a condition for quashing.
Kartar Singh v. Delite Techno Build Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an executant seeking cancellation of a Sale Deed must pay ad valorem court fee and that the plaint was liable to be rejected for improper valuation, dismissing the suit challenging the Sale Deed and mutation.
Kharak Singh Negi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the government to provide pipeline water supply to residents of Sangam Vihar area, balancing development needs with legal restrictions on forest land.
Mihir Sattavan v. University of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the University of Delhi to declare the petitioner’s second semester exam result, holding that absence of a detention order and prior permission to appear preclude withholding the result.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Vernita Garg & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT's compensation award against an insurer, holding that rash and negligent driving by the offending vehicle caused grievous injury to a pedestrian despite absence of a zebra crossing.