Delhi High Court
48,408 judgments
Avish Gupta & Anr v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs under various IPC sections on the ground of amicable settlement between neighbors, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent oppressive criminal proceedings.
Banarsi Lal Gupta v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against the petitioner under Section 431 IPC, holding that minor hairline cracks in a public road, explained by expert evidence as non-threatening, do not constitute intentional damage to public property.
Varsha v. The State (N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner not specifically named in the FIR, emphasizing her cooperation with investigation and lack of direct allegations.
Preetam Saini v. State
The Delhi High Court granted limited custodial permission to an accused under Sections 302/34 IPC to arrange funds and attend to his mother's medical treatment at AIIMS under police custody.
Ram Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of cheque forgery and fraud, holding that the material on record was insufficient to deny bail pending trial.
Anil Gulati v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused under multiple IPC sections in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the totality of facts and safeguarding investigation interests.
Pooja Singh & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed coordinated rehabilitation and provision of minimum shelter and amenities to residents displaced by unlawful demolition of jhuggies, emphasizing compliance with statutory protections and prior judicial directions.
Pratap Narain v. Bharat Bhushan Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for mandatory injunction against licensees must be valued based on the market value of the property, and an arbitrarily low valuation renders the suit beyond the pecuniary jurisdiction, warranting return of the plaint for proper valuation.
Dinesh Chand v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor child under IPC and POCSO Act, affirming the reliability of child witness testimony and statutory presumptions despite absence of medical evidence.
Deepak Goyal v. State, NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354D, 506, and 509 IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Sh. Gopal Mishra v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Prashant Sareen v. State
The Delhi High Court directed the investigating authority to keep investigation notices in abeyance pending a reasoned response to the petitioner’s request to record his statement in Delhi, emphasizing procedural fairness and leaving territorial jurisdiction open.
Kanchan Bhattacharya and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed quashing of an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between parties under its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Ajay Maken & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that forced eviction of Shakur Basti slum dwellers without prior survey, notice, and rehabilitation violated constitutional and statutory rights, mandating coordinated relief and a detailed eviction protocol.
Urmila v. Sushma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a registered owner who sold the vehicle prior to an accident and had no control over it at the time is not liable to pay compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Leayan Global Pvt Ltd v. Bata India Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging interlocutory orders relating to interim injunction and adjournment of an application to dispose of existing stock bearing the disputed trademark, emphasizing procedural compliance and non-interference with interlocutory orders.
Deepak Kumar & Ors. v. Manoj Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing claims as barred by limitation, confirming that limitation issues may be decided by the Arbitrator if not adjudicated by the Court at appointment stage, and limited judicial interference under Section 37.
Anil Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of murder due to insufficient and unreliable circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of a complete chain of proof and proper examination under Section 313 CrPC.
M/S RUCHI ENTERPRISES AND ORS. v. M/S FULLERTON INDIA CREDIT COMPANY LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that a lender need not issue a fresh Section 13(2) notice under the SARFAESI Act upon borrower default under an MOU and dismissed the petitioners' challenge to possession proceedings.
Gopal Ji Gupta v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a trademark cannot be removed without mandatory notice under Section 25(3), and renewal applications cannot be rejected as time-barred absent such notice, directing the Registrar to consider the petitioner’s renewal application.