Delhi High Court
28,224 judgments
Neelam Joshi v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ of habeas corpus petition directing transfer of custody of minor daughters to their mother, the natural guardian, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the child and the illegality of custody with grandparents.
MICROSOFT CORPORATION INDIA PVT. LTD. v. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ORS.
The Delhi High Court directed the Income Tax Department to refund Rs. 5.37 crore with interest to Microsoft India for undue delay, imposing personal costs on the officer for non-compliance.
Prabh Dawer v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed a theft-related FIR and proceedings following an amicable settlement, recovery of stolen goods, and the petitioner’s remorse, subject to payment of costs.
Rajni Verma v. Umesh Kalia
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition permitting a convicted appellant suffering serious medical issues to appear via video conferencing and deferred coercive proceedings under Section 82 CrPC pending submission of complete medical evidence.
Neha Pathania and Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered for criminal intimidation and casteist remarks following an amicable settlement between the parties and withdrawal of the complaint by the complainant.
Rohit & Anr. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a settlement between parties and mutual consent divorce, holding that continuing prosecution would serve no useful purpose.
Ravi Kumar & Anr. v. State of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Monu Ojha alias Akhilesh Kumar and Another v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452/323/34 IPC based on a voluntary compromise between parties involving simple injuries, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Hamid Khan v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from aggravated penetrative sexual assault to aggravated sexual assault under POCSO, reducing the sentence due to inconsistencies and lack of forensic evidence.
Vedanta Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the Government's arbitrary rejection of Vedanta's PSC extension application, emphasizing legitimate expectation and natural justice, and directed reconsideration with a hearing.
Anuradha @ Chiku v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under MCOCA, holding that the stringent statutory conditions for bail were not met and that invocation of MCOCA against her was lawful based on prima facie material linking her to an organised drug trafficking syndicate.
Sudha Sharma v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a private individual who is not the complainant or the State cannot maintain a criminal appeal against acquittal arising from a police report unless they qualify as a "victim" under CrPC, which requires proof of loss or injury caused by the accused for which charges were framed.
Renuka Jain v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by the complainant de facto seeking directions for expeditious trial in a State prosecution under Section 420 IPC, holding that she lacked locus standi to do so.
Ghanshyam @Tippu Pandit v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused involved in a loot case, considering his limited role, partial recovery, and bail granted to co-accused.
Ajay Sharma; Purnima Sharma; Kunal Sharma v. State of Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to accused in a property mortgage dispute, emphasizing their legal interest in the property, regular loan repayment, and incomplete investigation.
SJVN Ltd. v. Patel Gammon Joint Venture
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award on haulage payment, holding the award valid and that courts in Himachal Pradesh have exclusive jurisdiction as per the contract.
China Trust Commercial Bank v. State of NCT of Delhi & Arun Jain
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal complaint under Section 409 IPC against a bank and its officials, holding that presentation of a security cheque under a loan agreement does not constitute criminal breach of trust absent dishonest misappropriation.
JLT ENERGY 9 SAS v. HINDUSTAN CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the automatic termination clause in the SPA operated due to non-fulfillment of the NA Conversion Condition, rejecting the petitioner's claim for interim relief and specific performance.
Sanya Bhasin v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court held that lawful medical termination of pregnancy within statutory limits, including on grounds of mental trauma from marital discord, does not constitute an offence under Section 312 IPC, affirming a woman's reproductive autonomy under Article 21.
Ram Kuber v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence of Ram Kuber for repeated rape of a minor, affirming the reliability of the child victim's testimony despite minor discrepancies and DNA mismatch.