Delhi High Court
59,687 judgments
Harender Singh v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 406, 498A, and 34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Anita & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be futile.
Jai Singh v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking trial for cheating under Section 420 IPC, holding that the complainant's knowledge of land acquisition negated any claim of misrepresentation or deception.
Shalini Sardana v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking trial against four respondents for dowry and cruelty offences due to lack of prima facie evidence and upheld charges only against the mother-in-law under Section 406 IPC.
Vishal Arora & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 498-A IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on a genuine settlement and dissolution of marriage, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
A N TRADERS PRIVATE LIMITED v. SHRIRAM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the arbitration agreement expired with the main contract and was not extended in writing.
Rachit Malhotra v. One97 Communications Limited
The Delhi High Court held it has territorial jurisdiction over a suit for specific performance under an ESOP Scheme, dismissed the defendant's application to reject the plaint on jurisdictional and procedural grounds, and allowed the suit to proceed.
Sarvesh Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping and rape charges due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and plausible defense of consensual relationship.
Manish Sahni v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that criminal proceedings for rash and negligent driving causing death cannot be quashed merely on settlement with the victim's heirs, emphasizing societal interest and deterrence.
Kamla v. Charan Singh Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to treat certain mixed questions of fact and law as preliminary issues in a suit claiming declaration and injunction, dismissing the petition under Article 227.
Anita & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed cross FIRs arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, emphasizing the restoration of peace and ends of justice.
Rajpal v. The State (GNCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner in a murder case where medical and CCTV evidence did not prima facie support the prosecution's claim of fatal assault.
Mary Manuel v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of Respondent No.2 due to lack of prima facie evidence and contradictions in the petitioner’s allegations, dismissing the petition challenging the order.
Major Dharminder Singh v. State of Delhi NCT
The Delhi High Court held that charges for criminal conspiracy and dacoity cannot be framed against an accused without grave suspicion and prima facie evidence, discharging the petitioner from IPC offences while allowing trial under the Arms Act to continue.
Om Prakash Sharma v. Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
Delhi High Court set aside the suspension of a legislator by the Delhi Assembly for two sessions, holding that legislative disciplinary action must comply with Assembly rules, natural justice, and constitutional safeguards including judicial review.
Saket Singh & Ors. v. Girdhari Lal
The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under the SC/ST Act as false and an abuse of process, holding that criminal proceedings cannot be initiated against persons proven absent at the time of the alleged incident.
Sanjeev Kumar Singh v. Himanshu Gupta; Om Prakash Singh v. Himanshu Gupta
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions holding that consideration of petitioners' cases by the review DPC complied with Tribunal orders despite use of the sealed cover procedure.
ICICI Bank Ltd. v. Shishupal Singh
The Delhi High Court held that the Debt Recovery Tribunal-III, New Delhi, has territorial jurisdiction to entertain the bank's recovery application as part of the cause of action arose there, setting aside the Tribunal's order dismissing the application on jurisdictional grounds.
IILM Academy of Higher Learning v. S.S. Mann
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award in a construction contract dispute, upholding claims supported by evidence and rejecting damages for loss of profits due to lack of proof.
Kishore Kumar v. High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the preliminary examination results and answer keys for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, holding that judicial review is limited and the examination authority’s process was fair and not arbitrary.