Delhi High Court

48,408 judgments

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U.P. State Bridge Corporation Ltd v. DDA & Anr.

04 Feb 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:743

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting the petitioner's claims for escalation and loss of profit due to lack of evidence and belated notice, affirming that claims under Section 73 of the Contract Act require proof and timely demand even without an escalation clause.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Indian Contract Act, 1872 Section 73

Surinder Aggarwal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:735

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC on the ground of amicable settlement between parties, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR settlement between parties Section 420 IPC

Naim Ahmed v. The State

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:732

The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to the petitioner in a cheating and forgery case, making interim protection absolute subject to bail bond and surety conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed pre-arrest bail Section 420 IPC Section 468 IPC Section 471 IPC

Pawan Shah & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:731

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 354B, 509, 34 IPC and Section 8 POCSO Act after the victim and complainant settled the dispute and the prosecutrix did not support the prosecution.

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Ahmad Hussain & Ors. v. State & Anr.

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:742

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498-A, 406, 506, and 34 IPC on the ground of an amicable settlement between parties in a matrimonial dispute, applying the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Union of India v. Gagandeep Singh

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:734

The Delhi High Court held that interim orders by the PMLA Appellate Tribunal must be reasoned and refused to interfere with a stay order lacking such reasons, emphasizing procedural safeguards in appellate proceedings.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 Section 8(4) Appellate Tribunal interim orders

Raj Kumar & Ors v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:733

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC based on a mediated settlement, applying inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 CrPC quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Ashok & Anr. v. State

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:741

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners to recall and cross-examine material witnesses despite prior dismissal, imposing costs for procedural negligence to ensure a fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 311 CrPC cross-examination material witnesses negligence of counsel

IFCI LTD. v. STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:740

The Delhi High Court declined to quash an FIR at the preliminary investigation stage and directed that notice be given before coercive action against company directors or employees.

criminal petition_dismissed quashing of FIR Section 406 IPC Section 420 IPC Section 120B IPC

Rajesh Kumar Pandey v. Central Bureau of Investigation

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:739

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s belated applications for further investigation in a long-pending cheating trial, holding that no further investigation is warranted at the final stage to prevent delay.

criminal appeal_dismissed further investigation cheating case final stage of trial fabricated affidavit

Rajesh Kumar Pandey v. Central Bureau of Investigation

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:738

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s applications for further investigation at the final stage of a long-pending cheating trial, holding that such applications are not warranted and may be abused to delay justice.

criminal appeal_dismissed further investigation cheating case trial stage frivolous application

Ajay Kumar & Ors v. State of Delhi & Anr

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:737

The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial offence FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on a mediated settlement, affirming the High Court's inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process in non-serious criminal disputes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR matrimonial dispute Section 498-A IPC

Bhuvnesh Prakash Sharma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)

04 Feb 2019 · Sunil Gaur · 2019:DHC:736

The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s revision petition directing the trial court to summon key defense witnesses to prevent prejudice and ensure a fair trial.

criminal appeal_allowed summoning witnesses defense evidence prejudice to accused fair trial

BKFC & Company Engineers & Contractor v. Commercial Engineers & Body Builders Co. Ltd

04 Feb 2019 · Navin Chawla · 2019:DHC:730

The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, holding the claims barred by limitation and confirming that claims beyond the arbitration agreement are not arbitrable.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Limitation Act, 1963 Acknowledgment of debt Arbitral award challenge

Mahesh Kumar v. Motor Licensing Officer and Ors.

04 Feb 2019 · Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2020:DHC:783

The Delhi High Court held that suspension of a driving licence without furnishing offence details and without a show cause notice violates Section 19(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration after due procedure.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant driving licence suspension red light jumping Motor Vehicles Act 1988 Section 19(1)

Union of India v. Ashok Kumar

01 Feb 2019 · S. Ravindra Bhat; Prateek Jalan · 2019:DHC:7785-DB

The Delhi High Court remitted the case for reconsideration of a police constable appointment application in light of the Supreme Court's Avtar Singh ruling on disclosure of criminal antecedents and acquittal.

administrative other Significant suppression of facts public employment criminal antecedents acquittal

Saleem & Ors v. The State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors

01 Feb 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7635

The Delhi High Court permitted the petitioners to withdraw their criminal petitions after referring to relevant Supreme Court precedents, dismissing the petitions as withdrawn.

criminal appeal_dismissed Procedural withdrawal of petition criminal petition Supreme Court precedent permission to withdraw

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD Petitioner Through Mr. Tarun Johri and Mr. Ankur Gupta, Advs with Ms.Somya Suman, Asstt.Legal Manager. v. RELIANCE BROADCAST NETWORK LTD

01 Feb 2019 · HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER; 01.02.2019 · 2019:DHC:7656

The Delhi High Court extended the time for the Arbitrator to render the award by four months upon the parties' request, allowing arbitration proceedings to conclude beyond the original deadline.

civil appeal_allowed Arbitration Extension of time Arbitrator Award

Sh. Nigam Chaudhary v. State

01 Feb 2019 · R. K. Gauba · 2019:DHC:7634

The High Court dismissed two criminal miscellaneous petitions as withdrawn after the petitioners, informed of a binding Supreme Court precedent, chose not to pursue them further.

criminal appeal_dismissed Procedural withdrawal of petition Supreme Court precedent criminal miscellaneous petition dismissal as withdrawn

Gold Field Shiksha Sanstha & Anr. v. Dr. Ajay Kumar Thakral

01 Feb 2019 · Chander Shekhar · 2019:DHC:7629

The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions as withdrawn, directed the Trial Court to examine petitioner No. 2 and expedite proceedings, and reduced the costs imposed on petitioners.

criminal petition_dismissed examination of witness trial court proceedings cost reduction withdrawal of petition