Delhi High Court
29,725 judgments
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Sh Jitendra Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the order directing registration of a Sale Deed without requiring a No Objection Certificate after quashing of related land proceedings, holding that the Sub-Registrar lacked authority to insist on such NOC.
Dr. Suresh Kumar v. Pranjal Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal's orders directing compliance with interim directions and upheld the respondents' attendance based on hospital records.
Container Corporation of India Limited v. M/S Watrana Traction Company
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that unilateral changes to tender conditions by a public authority constituted breach entitling compensation and declared wrongful forfeiture of bank guarantee illegal.
Priyanka v. Yudhvir Chhikara
The Delhi High Court upheld interim visitation rights for a non-custodial parent despite the child's reluctance, emphasizing the paramount importance of maintaining parental contact for the child's welfare.
Harpreet Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute on the basis of an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Amar Singh @ Amarjeet Singh & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR involving non-compoundable offences based on a genuine amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Atul Punj v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed suspension of the Look Out Circular against the petitioner on medical grounds, emphasizing the right to travel abroad under Article 21 subject to proportionality and conditions safeguarding investigation.
Pankaj Bisht and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Nitin Hooda v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving attempted firing and threat to life, holding that an earlier unconditional withdrawal bars maintainability and quashing is not warranted in serious offences despite compromise.
Chand Mehra v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that advocates are not required to verify the truthfulness of their client's case and dismissed the appeal challenging the dismissal of a professional misconduct complaint against respondent advocates.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited v. Xiamen Longking Bulk Material Science & Engg. Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for ignoring mandatory contractual conditions requiring the respondent to open a local office and Indian bank account, holding such failure amounted to repudiation justifying contract termination.
Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board v. Niharika Puhan; Kusum Gupta v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
The Delhi High Court held that incorrect bubbling of Roll Numbers on OMR sheets is a condonable error if the sheet is otherwise identifiable and evaluated, but non-evaluation due to such error justifies rejection of candidature.
Parvez @ Bhoora v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to lack of credible evidence connecting him to the contraband parcels and deficiencies in the investigation.
Ugochukwu Paschal v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted bail to the accused in an NDPS case due to lack of evidence of possession or knowledge of contraband, emphasizing that mere presence on a vehicle carrying drugs is insufficient for denial of bail.
Asif Mirza and Ors v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR involving multiple rape and criminal intimidation charges, holding that such serious allegations cannot be quashed merely on an alleged compromise without clear evidence.
Girdhar Lohani v. State (G.N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second anticipatory bail application of the accused for lack of any change in circumstances since the earlier dismissal and held that the court cannot re-examine findings of a coordinate bench.
Mayank Sharma and Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR arising from a road rage incident after the complainants pardoned the accused, subject to a cost deposit to ensure deterrence.
Neeraj @ Kuppa v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions under the POCSO Act and IPC based on credible and reliable testimony of child victims despite minor contradictions and hostile witnesses.
Anurag Sant v. Anupriya Vij & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that in a partition suit, where plaintiffs plead joint and constructive possession without admitting ouster, fixed Court Fees under Article 17(vi) of the Court Fees Act are payable, and ad valorem Court Fees arise only upon clear ouster disclosed in the plaint.
Kuldeep Kaur v. Swaran Kaur through LRs
The High Court upheld the Family Court’s decree affirming the respondents’ ownership and possession of the matrimonial property and held that the appellant’s right to reside ceased upon divorce, dismissing her appeal.