Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Paramjit Singh Nanda v. Chief Manager, Punjab and Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed appeal challenging compulsory retirement, holding that the 902-day delay was not sufficiently explained and thus the delay could not be condoned under the Limitation Act.
M/S Rachna Global Excavation Ltd and Anr v. M/S Jindal Steel and Power Limited
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall a witness for further cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C., emphasizing that such discretion must be exercised sparingly and not to prolong trial proceedings.
Sh. Amit Wadhwa & Ors. v. State (Govt, of NCT) of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Anand Kumar & Ors. v. 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, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jatin Kapoor & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process in matrimonial disputes.
Jaswinder Singh v. Manpreetkaur
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously decide the petitioner's injunction application while ensuring due hearing, without commenting on its merits.
Nadeem Khan v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of fabricating forged documents and misrepresenting facts, as custodial interrogation was necessary for effective investigation in a land dispute case.
Ramanand Sahni v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the third bail application of a 70-year-old accused in a child sexual assault case, holding that credible victim testimony and the gravity of the offence outweigh inconsistencies and absence of forensic evidence at the bail stage.
Sanwar Agarwal v. Dora Medical Trading (India) Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral tribunal's discretion to fix the seat and venue of arbitration in Delhi, dismissing the petition for judicial interference absent bad faith or perversity.
Samyak Jain v. Superintendent (Adjudication), Central GST Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed police investigation into alleged misuse of the petitioner’s GST registration number and allowed the petitioner to file a delayed appeal against a large GST demand.
Amir v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellants' conviction for robbery causing injury but modified their sentence to the period already served, considering the evidence and their conduct.
Ashok v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The High Court acquitted the appellant of rape and cheating charges, holding that prolonged consensual sexual relations and lack of proof of false promise of marriage vitiating consent negated the prosecution's case.
Rama Luthra v. Deepali Malik
The Delhi High Court granted conditional leave to defend in a summary suit for recovery of loan amounts from legal representatives of a deceased borrower, emphasizing the necessity of triable issues and balancing expeditious disposal with fair trial rights.
Amit Kumar Singhal v. Sharad Kumar Gupta
The High Court held that an interlocutory order dismissing a miscellaneous application under Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act is not amenable to revision under Section 115 CPC and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Braham Singh and Anr v. Rambir @ Ramvir Singh and Ors
The High Court upheld the Probate Court's order permitting examination of attesting witnesses before the propounder in a probate proceeding, dismissing the petition challenging the procedural sequence.
Sanjay Kalia & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed belated filing of additional documents in a long-pending land acquisition compensation reference petition subject to costs and limited opportunity to summon witnesses.
Sh. Girish Kapoor and Anr v. Sh. Roop Kishore Rastogi and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's correction of a typographical error in an eviction order under Section 152 CPC without notice, dismissing the tenants' petition challenging the rectification.
Jai Prakash Sharma v. M/S National Marwari Foundation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an execution petition for lack of hearing and directed the Executing Court to reconsider the matter after giving the decree holder a fair opportunity to be heard.
Raj Kumar v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, emphasizing the gravity of the offence and risk of tampering with evidence despite completion of investigation.
Central Bank of India v. M/S. Vardhman Foods & Anr.
The High Court set aside the trial court's broad directions unrelated to the recovery suit and directed the petitioner bank to file an appropriate application for substituted service at the alternate address found.