Delhi High Court
46,428 judgments
Aparna Bhattacharya v. NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The High Court emphasized the mandatory duty of police to register FIR and investigate cognizable offences despite departmental enquiries, in a case involving alleged forgery and pseudonymous complaints.
Geeta Arora @Sonu Punjaban v. State
Interim bail was granted to the accused on medical grounds of suspected cancer, considering her compliance with previous bail conditions and the interest of justice.
Ishant Nagpal v. Pooja Nagpal & Another
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order of Rs.15,000 per month each for wife and minor son, rejecting the petitioner's claims of lack of jurisdiction and lower income.
Kanupriya Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court restored interim maintenance awarded to a wife under the DV Act, holding that disputed questions of her employment cannot defeat maintenance entitlement at the interim stage without undisputed proof of gainful employment.
Sanjay v. State
The High Court acquitted the appellant of murder under Section 302 IPC due to failure of prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence and investigative lapses.
Ranjeet v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC, holding that recoveries made at his instance were admissible under Section 27 of the Evidence Act and that defects in investigation did not vitiate the prosecution case proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Biplav Biswas v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld life convictions for kidnapping and murder based on a complete chain of circumstantial evidence, credible extra-judicial confession, admissible dying declaration, and electronic evidence, dismissing appellants' challenges.
Narender Kumar v. State
Delhi High Court upheld convictions of two appellants for murder based on last seen and recovery evidence, acquitting the third for lack of connection.
Shabnam Dhillon v. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitrator's interim order enforcing a continuing personal guarantee by a subordinate debenture holder despite redemption of senior debt and dissolution of the inter-creditor agreement.
Rajeshwar Dayal v. Preeti Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction under the Delhi Rent Control Act on bona fide requirement grounds, emphasizing the landlord's right to use premises for dependent family members' independent business and rejecting vague tenant defenses.
Dinesh Chandra Mishra v. India Council of Agriculture Research and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that ICC recommendations against a government employee governed by CCS (CCA) Rules are not final and cannot be challenged before disciplinary action, dismissing the petition as premature.
Darayus Nariman & Anr. v. Oriental Bank of Commerce & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed restoration of possession of mortgaged property to purchasers after the secured creditor's claim was fully satisfied, and ordered deposit of title deeds pending civil disputes.
Santosh v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that a corrigendum relaxing recruitment eligibility criteria was not applicable retrospectively to a concluded recruitment process and that the respondents complied with Tribunal directions.
Mahender v. State of NCT of Delhi; Vikas v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the convictions of Mahender and Vikas for robbery and arms offences, holding that minor contradictions in witness statements do not undermine the prosecution's case when supported by material evidence.
M/S HERO EXPORTS v. M/S TIFFINS BARYTES
The Delhi High Court held that during insolvency resolution, the NCLT has exclusive jurisdiction over corporate debtor assets, barring civil court intervention, and directed the funds attached earlier to remain deposited pending NCLT's decision.
Dr. Meera Sood v. University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the retirement age of a Director of Physical Education is 62 years as per university statutes and UGC regulations, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for retirement at 65 years as a teaching faculty.
Vodafone Idea Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that interim observations by the ITAT indicating finality on merits are not conclusive and the tribunal must remain uninfluenced by them when deciding the final appeals.
Rekha Khyutan v. Shriyogeshwar Sharma
The Delhi High Court set aside a provisional attachment order under the PMLA for lack of reasons, emphasizing the necessity of disclosing material to justify attachment of properties as proceeds of crime.
Bhaskar Bhardwaj v. Stall of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed two bail applications as withdrawn in a criminal case involving serious IPC offences without deciding on the merits.
M/S ICICI BANK LTD v. NARESH KUMAR
The Delhi High Court held that in vehicle loan default cases, the lender bank's officer should be appointed as receiver to repossess the vehicle instead of a practicing advocate, to avoid unnecessary costs and delays.