Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
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.
Niharika Ghosh @ Niharika Kundu v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an order restraining disturbance of water supply is not a Protection Order under Section 18 DV Act and its breach is not punishable under Section 31 DV Act, dismissing the petition challenging the dismissal of complaint and appeal.
Harvinder @ Arvind v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for gang rape relying on consistent parts of the prosecutrix's testimony and admissible DNA evidence despite her hostile cross-examination.
Sudarshan Kumar Sharma & Anr. v. Rajender Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court disposed of possession appeals by directing sale of the disputed property and equal distribution of proceeds among all legal representatives, without adjudicating the validity of contested wills.
Radha Devi @ Pappi v. State NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the mother-in-law accused of dowry death due to specific allegations of harassment, her absconding conduct, and the seriousness of the offence under Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.