Delhi High Court
48,936 judgments
State v. Khimji Bhai Jadeja
The Delhi High Court held that each act of cheating individual investors under a criminal conspiracy constitutes a separate offence requiring separate FIRs and charges, rejecting the amalgamation of all transactions into a single FIR.
Kadhirvel v. Vinod Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed leave to defend in a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC where the defendant raised a plausible defence, setting aside the Trial Court's rejection and remanding the suit for trial subject to deposit conditions.
Jipta & Anr v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 308, 34, and 341 IPC after the parties settled their dispute, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent futile criminal proceedings.
Manoj & Anr v. GNCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Inderjeet & Ors v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354B, and 34 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Mohd. Riazuddin v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, holding that the killing occurred in the heat of sudden provocation without premeditation.
Dhanesh v. The State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder convictions of Vikrant and Dhanesh based on presence at the crime scene, forensic evidence, and failure to rebut incriminating circumstances, while dismissing dowry-related charges and acquitting Ajit Singh.
Dinesh Sharma v. Krishna Kainth
The Delhi High Court upheld a preliminary decree passed on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a landlord-tenant dispute, holding that unregistered mortgage and sale claims cannot defeat a suit for ejectment.
Sushant & Ors. v. Jawaharlal Nehru University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that amendments limiting re-enrolment rights for Ph.D. students cannot be applied retrospectively, quashing circulars imposing deadlines on students deregistered before the amendments.
M/S SMC Integrated Facility Management Solutions Ltd. v. Quantum Naturals India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed the Section 11(6) petition directing reference of the dispute to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing an arbitrator through DIAC due to the existence of a valid arbitration agreement and failure of the respondent to participate.
Prem Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed review petitions to recall dismissal orders for lack of locus standi, restored the writ petitions, and permitted withdrawal with liberty to file fresh petitions demonstrating locus standi.
Gladwin Dass v. SFATL
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of bail applications by accused who cooperated with investigation and complied with Section 41A CrPC, dismissing the applications with liberty to approach the trial court.
Pooja Verma v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of assault causing injury, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and procedural fairness.
Santlal Gupta v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail applications of accused in a cheating case, emphasizing that false undertakings and prima facie dishonest conduct justify denial of bail despite the fundamental right to personal liberty.
M/S DIMENSIONS INVESTMENT & SECURITIES LIMITED v. SH. UDAY DUTT & ORS.
The court held that a director's resignation is effective upon communication without requiring acceptance or Form 32 filing, and thus a resigned director prior to winding up proceedings cannot be held liable to file statements or be arrayed as a party.
Nitin Kumar Garg v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court upheld DDA's discretionary rejection of single bids in e-auctions but directed payment of interest for delayed refund of earnest money deposits.
M/S Lunar Electricals v. National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd
Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award based on the last undisputed RA bill, rejected refund of retention money due to incomplete contract, and affirmed interest awarded from the first arbitrator's appointment date.
Rakesh Kumar Garg v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the continuation of suspension of a senior government officer under investigation for corruption, holding that suspension may be extended without a charge sheet where serious allegations and ongoing investigations justify it.
M/S SUPERIOR ELECTRIC STORE v. SANT LAL
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s finding of continuous employment and illegal termination, dismissing the employer’s challenge and confirming compensation to the workman.
DLF Home Developers Limited v. Chander Mohan Lall
The Delhi High Court upheld the Single Judge’s partial interference with an arbitral award, clarifying the seller’s obligation to inform about occupancy certificate and limiting compensation for delayed possession to the period before the buyer’s conduct contributed to delay.